Playground Arsons, $10M Lottery Winner, Boaters Rescued on Potomac: News Nearby

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Alexandria Man Wins $10 Million Lottery Prize

If he’d known he was holding a ticket worth $10 million, George Coffroad might have been a bit more careful with it. When the Alexandria man went to his car with Virginia Lottery Scratcher tickets he’d just bought, he tossed them on the floor of the car, the Virginia Lottery said in their announcement about the big win Thursday. >>> Read more.

Boaters Rescued Early Friday on Potomac River Near Founders Park: Report

Five boaters were reportedly rescued early Friday morning on the Potomac River off Founders Park. The Coast Guard tells the radio station that the group's boat hit a buoy and began to sink. >>> Read more.

Rocket Launch Sunday Should Be Visible From Across East Coast

A rocket launch Sunday night should be visible across the East Coast, according to NASA officials preparing final preparations for the launch at the Wallops Flight Facility in coastal Virginia.

Playground Arson Investigated at 2nd Fairfax School

It's Stink Bug Season: Here's How to Get Rid of Them

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'Sporadic' Flu Activity Reported in Virginia

More Skipping Flu Shots: Here's Where Virginia Ranks

Herndon Police Employee Accused of Videotaping Women in the Restroom

Teacher Arrested After Stealing Beer With Student: Police

Thanksgiving 2016 Store Closures: Which Retailers Won't Be Open?

• Voter Reminder: Oct. 17 Registration Deadline for Upcoming Election
• Trump Moves Resources Out of Virginia Amid Sinking Poll Numbers
• Trump Campaign Dumps Corey Stewart After RNC Protest 'Stunt'
• 'Step Aside' Trump: Comstock's Early Exit Followed by More Exhausted Republicans
• Arlington County Sends Thousands of Faulty Voting Cards to Residents

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• Pedestrian Died After Struck Crossing Street: LCSO
• No Pay Raises, Hiring Freeze to Cover Virginia's $1.5 Billion Budget Shortfall
• MGM National Harbor Announces Bruno Mars Concert in December
• Halloween 2016 Happenings Planned at Theme Parks Near DC Metro Area
• National Zoo Hosting Spooky Adults-Only Halloween Event

• Metro Riders Flee as Red Line Train Fills With Smoke: Reports
• Redskins Donate $35K to Restore Historic African American School in Ashburn
• Fatal I-66 Hit and Run: Police Make Arrest
• Sting Nabs Suspect in Sexual Assaults at Manassas Hotel: Police
• The Weirdest GIFs in the National Archives' New Public Collection

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