Drunk Driver Hits 2 Pedestrians, Historic School Vandalism, National Tree Lighting Lottery: News Nearby

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Drunk Driver Runs Over 2 Pedestrians in Clarendon: Police

Police have arrested a woman on DUI charges after they say she ran over two pedestrians in Clarendon Tuesday afternoon. After an investigation, police determined that the vehicle traveled east on Clarendon Boulevard and up onto the sidewalk as it crossed Washington Boulevard, "striking a pedestrian in the crosswalk and knocking down a light pole." The vehicle continued down the sidewalk and struck a second pedestrian, trapping her under the vehicle. >>> Read more.

5 Suspects Identified for Vandalism of Historic African American School

Five teenage males have been identified and connected to the vandalism of a historic schoolhouse in Ashburn, according to the Loudoun County Sheriff's Office. Deputies identified the teenagers as three 16-year-olds from Sterling, a 17-year-old from Sterling and a 16-year-old from Ashburn.

The school, a one room building, is currently under restoration and has been located in the area for nearly two centuries. The school was built in the nineteenth century to educate African American Children in Northern Virginia. >>> Read more.

Creepy Clown Touches, Growls at Woman in Fredericksburg: Police

Four Virginians Make 2016 Forbes 400 List

National Christmas Tree Lighting 2016: Lottery Underway

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Arlington Woman Terrorized By Caller Falsely Claiming Her Father Had Been Kidnapped: Police

Man Starts Fire in Pentagon City Metro Station, Disappears Into the Mall: Police

Police Arrest Wife in Fatal Shooting of Husband in Alexandria

More Virginia Drivers Hitting Deer, Among Worst States in Nation

Hurricane Matthew: Fairfax County Sending First Responders to Florida to Help

• Hurricane Matthew: Gov. McAuliffe Signs Emergency Order to Help with Relief Efforts
• Social Media Threats Prompt Loudoun Deputies to Patrol Schools
• MGM National Harbor Announces Opening Date
• Tracking Great White Sharks Aided by Firm in Manassas
• Doctor Stabbed at Health-Care Center in Woodbridge: Police

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• Arlington Kickstarter Project Raises $100K and Counting
• Man Shoots at Deputies, Injures K-9 Dog in Spotsylvania: Sheriff's Office
• Pedestrian Struck and Killed in Northwest: Police
• Loaded Gun Found on Passenger at National Airport: TSA
• Police Search for Driver Who Fled Vehicle on I-495 Near Van Dorn Exit

• Alexandria Auction House to Sell Kennedy Chandelier, Other Political Items
• 90-Year-Old Pedestrian in Critical Condition After Crash in Alexandria: Police
• 'Creepy Clowns' Reports Bogus: Prince William County Schools
• Clinton Sees Slight Bump in Lead in Virginia After Debate, Survey Shows
• Bank Robbery Thursday in Dumfries: Police

• Police Investigating Stabbing Thursday in Alexandria
• Lawsuit Against Feds for Warrantless Wiretapping Wins in Appeals Court
• 'Creepy Clowns' Reports Addressed by Manassas Schools Superintendent
• 'Mean Girls' Musical to Premiere in DC in Fall 2017
• Metro Service on Columbus Day 2016: What Your Commute Will Be Like in DC

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