Aftershocks felt in region
Another aftershock from last summer’s earthquake has rattled Louisa County. The U.S. Geological Survey says a 2.5-magnitude aftershock occurred at 8:08 a.m. Wednesday 5 miles southwest of Mineral and 6 miles south-southeast of Louisa, reports the Washington Examiner.
Burger King delivers
The Washington Post reports, for some, the Burger King news essentially signaled the end of America as a global power.
Virginia GOP wants party registration
Virginia Republicans dropped their plans to have voters sign loyalty oaths before they are allowed to cast ballots in the March 6 primary, but now the party wants to overturn a century-old practice and start requiring voters to register by political party, reports the Washington Examiner.
Woman uses children to rob bank
A robber used young children to help take advantage of an elderly woman in Montgomery County, Md., last week, according to police, reports NBC Washington.
With a location in Woodbridge, Old Country Buffet faces bankruptcy
Buffets Inc. said Wednesday it has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy and plans to close 81 restaurants nationwide — the second time the company has filed for reorganization in four years, reports the Washington Business Journal.
New Quantico gate nearly complete
The reconfiguration of Quantico’s front gate began in late October and was not expected to be completed until early next month, but Capt. Dave Rainey, Provost Marshal’s Office operations officer, said the work is almost done, reports Staffordcountysun.com.
McDonalds in North Stafford made over
A North Stafford McDonald’s recently got a makeover so its franchisees held a celebratory event in honor of the new digs Saturday, reports Staffordcountysun.com.
Wolf Trap suing over “barns” name
Out in Berryville, about 50 miles west of Vienna, there’s a feel-good story about a non-profit group which, after nearly 50 years of struggle, created a community center out of a donated property with two barns on it, reports the Washington Post.
Wolf Trap big on list of outdoor amphitheaters
Last week, we learned that the Birchmere and Jammin Java were among the top 100 music clubs in the world for ticket sales. But now we learn that the Filene Center at Wolf Trap in Vienna ranked THIRD on Planet Earth last year among outdoor amphitheaters, according to rankings compiled by the concert trade publication Pollstar, reports the Washington Post.
Cops to play interested students in basketball game
The NOVA Police Basketball Community College Tournament will be held Feb. 10, reports NOVA Fortnightly.
