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VIRGINIA — On the weekend, we present a week in review of the top stories and headlines from across Northern Virginia and DC. Here's a roundup of some of the biggest and quirkiest stories across the state. You can also find your local Patch and catch up on those stories by clicking here.

$900K In Cocaine Hidden In Hot Chocolate Shipped To VA

Officers found 28 pounds of cocaine worth nearly $1 million hidden inside 10 packages of hot chocolate mix as they were inspecting a food shipment at Washington Dulles International Airport.

VA Man Who Accessed Justice Ginsburg's Health Records Sentenced

A man who was convicted July 31 of obtaining the late Supreme Court Associate Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg’s personal healthcare information and destroying evidence in a federal investigation, was sentenced to two years in prison.

80 Chickens Seized In Cockfighting Investigation

Eighty game birds were seized as part of an investigation into an illegal cockfighting ring, the sheriff's office said.

Northern Virginia Native Shaboozey Earns Grammy Nominations

Shaboozey, who attended Gar-Field High School, collected five Grammy nominations from the Recording Academy. A sixth nomination is for David Guetta's remix of "A Bar Song (Tipsy)."

Mortgage Paid Off For Firefighter Trevor Brown's Family

On Veterans Day, the Tunnel to Towers Foundation announced it would pay off the mortgage or provide mortgage-free homes to the surviving families of fallen first responders and military. One of those families was Trevor Brown's wife, Laura, and their three children.

Holiday Season Pedestrian Zone Slated For Approval

The vehicle-free pedestrian zone on lower King Street in Old Town Alexandria is slated to be extended for the holiday season.

Students Punished Over Remarks On Proposed Tampon Policy: Lawsuit

Two third-year law students are suing university officials for violating their First Amendment rights over remarks they made during an online chat with classmates about a proposal to put tampons in a men’s restroom, according to the lawsuit.

Casino Referendum Bill Awaits 2025 VA General Assembly

The casino referendum bill that was held over to the 2025 session of the Virginia General Assembly will die on Monday, but that doesn’t mean the bill in some form or other won’t reappear in January.

• Casino Backer Makes $75K In Political Donations Since January
• Casino Backer Paid $54K For 2024 General Assembly Lobbying

32nd Special Election Set As Democrats, Republicans Hold Caucuses

A special election to fill the seat of state Sen. Suhas Subramanyam in the 32nd Senate District will be held in January. Republicans and Democrats are holding caucuses on Nov. 16 to choose nominees for the special election.

4 Votes Separate 2 City Council Candidates; Recount Possible

Only four votes separate city council candidates Kate Doyle Feingold, the incumbent, and challenger Rachel McQuillen, but there are votes cast in the Nov. 4 election that remain to be counted.

More Top Headlines:

• Naked Man Encountered By Woman Walking Dog: Report
• Northern Virginia Community Named 'Boomtown' For Population, Housing Growth
• Real-Time Parking Technology Being Tested At 6 Commuter Lots
• Attempted Abduction Arrest Made By Police
• Car Fire Spreads To Home In Rural Area
• Attempted Abduction Arrest Made By Police
• 41 VA Hospitals Get 'A' Rating On New Safety Grades: See Full List
• Shooting Injures Man At Condo Complex: Police
• School Employee Accused Of Assault On 3-Year-Old Boy
• Sharpshooters May Be Allowed To Cull Deer Herds