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$7.5M Mega Millions Jackpot Winner From Bristow

A retired engineer found out last summer he suddenly had come into a large amount of money as one of Mega Million's latest millionaires. Ever prudent, he met with financial experts to figure out how best to manage it. On Monday, he returned to the Gainesville 7-Eleven to receive the oversized check worth $7.5 million. >>> Read more.

In Clown Mask, Boy With Baseball Bat Scares Kids

A 12-year-old boy was reportedly scaring children at a Sterling playground while wearing a clown mask and carrying a baseball bat on Oct. 16, according to the Loudoun County Sheriff's Office.

Deputies responded to a report of an unknown subject who was wearing a clown mask and carrying a baseball bat. The boy was identified and told deputies it had been a prank. The case is pending with the Commonwealth Attorney's Office. >>> Read more.

Patch Weekend Movie Guide: What to See and What to Skip

• Will the third film in "The Da Vinci Code" franchise be another blockbuster? Plus, two kid-friendly films that will give you warm fuzzies.

• The Nation's Report Card showed 50 percent of Virginia fourth graders "proficient" in science principles. Test results released Thursday.

• The casino resort located across the river from Alexandria is set to open Dec. 8.

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