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Suspected Rapist Along Kings Highway Arrested in N.C.: Police

A man suspected of raping a young woman for two hours Oct. 31 after pulling her from her vehicle following an early morning accident and dragging her into a nearby ditch in the area of Kings Highway and Sherwood Forest Farm Road was arrested Thursday in North Carolina, according to the Stafford County Sheriff's Office. >>> Read more.

Colder Winter, Fewer Flakes in Virginia 2016 Forecast

Pack away the shovels and snowblower but keep the parkas and scarves handy, the Mid-Atlantic area seems likely to have a colder than average winter with less snow, say a couple of forecasts. >>> Read more.

Leesburg Man Wins $1M Powerball Lottery

The owner of a $1 million Powerball ticket waited three months before finally claiming his prize.Donald Shomaker, of Leesburg, matched five numbers, according to a Virginia Lottery announcement. >>> Read more.

2017 National Cherry Blossom Festival Dates in DC Released

Man Found Dead Monday on Seven Corners Area Sidewalk: Police

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Massive Anti-Trump Protest Planned for Inauguration Day in DC

Harry Connick Jr.'s Tiny House Built by Spotsylvania Company

2 Teen Suspects Apprehended for Fatal Stabbing in Ashburn: LCSO

Woman Driver, 81, Faces Charges in Fatal Crash in Vienna Area: Police

Batarangs Confiscated at Charlottesville Albemarle Airport: TSA

• Election 2016: Meals Tax Rejected in Fairfax County
• Election 2016: Indonesia Officials Observe U.S. Presidential Voting Process
• Depressed Voters Flock to the DC's National Cathedral for Special 'Healing' Services
• 5 Tips for Coping With President-Elect Trump
• As Election Suspense Builds, Hundreds at White House: 'F--- Donald Trump'

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• Driver Exits Vehicle to Assault Pedestrian After Near Crash: LCSO
• Woman Found Lying in the Road in Reston, Police Seek Public's Help
• World War II Memorial Vandalized, Possibly By North Dakota Pipeline Activist
• Deer Collisions Spike Now; How to Avoid a Crash in Stafford
• 2 Men Spotted Photographing Child Care Center in Arlington: Police

• Alexandria Assisted Living Resident Dies After Assault: Police
• Vienna Man Faces Felony Hit and Run, DWI Charges: Police
• McLean Fundraiser to Kick Off Democrat’s Run for Governor
• George Mason University Professors Try to Explain Trump's Victory
• People Aren't Buying Crazy Inauguration Hotel Packages in DC: Report

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