Confederate Tribute Gone, 1st NoVa Sonic, Art Heist | News Nearby

Patch has 32 sites in communities in Va. and D.C. Here are some of the top posts from the past week.

Confederate Memorial Goes Down In NoVa

It's official: the Virginia Commonwealth Transportation Board has unanimously approved removed a Confederate memorial in Northern Virginia.

First-Ever Sonic Drive-In Coming To Northern Virginia

Of the more than 3,500 Sonic Drive-In restaurants in 44 states, including outlets in the Fredericksburg area, the Richmond area, Hampton Roads and Southwest Virginia, none can be counted in Northern Virginia. That, however, is about to change.

A Painting Was Stolen From A Local Community Center: Police

Someone swiped a painting displayed at an exhibition at a local community center, and police launched "Operation Picasso" to get it back, according to a report.

Huge Virginia Lottery Booty Claimed By Woman In Northern Virginia

Virginia Lottery's May 12 Cash 5 drawing happened to fall on Mother's Day, and the game's top prize is $100,000. Well, Maria Sabarre's husband bought eight tickets, all with the same five numbers—and all of them winners.

Other headlines:

• Suspicious Stranger Approaches Kids On Trail In Ashburn: LCSO
• Virginia Hospital Safety Ratings: 2 Earn 'D' Grades, 35 Get 'A'
• More World Recognition For Distillery In Fredericksburg
• Man Found Dead In Huntington, Police Seek Family
• Weekend Metro Schedule: Station Closed, Lines Single-Track, More
• Open House Planned Ahead Of Metro Shutdown In Alexandria
• Vienna Students Will Walk 50 Miles To Improve Clean Water Access
• 'Historic Half' Marathon Tourist's Guide To Fredericksburg
• Beware Of Ticks In Loudoun County: Officials
• Sluglines Eyed As Alternative During Metro Shutdown
• Robber Demands Cash, Gets Run Out Of Herndon Business: Police
• Arlington Named Among Best In World At Fighting Climate Change