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During last year’s campaign, Deshundra Jefferson was characterized by some as a “newcomer” to politics. But she rejects that tag.
“The candidacy of former President Donald Trump is under scrutiny in more than a handful of states; the question of whether Trump will be on the primary ballot for Virginia, at least, appears to have been resolved,” reports Morgan Sweeney at The Center Square.
A robot is now assisting doctors at Stafford Hospital.
The hospital acquired a $2 million da Vinci XI surgical robot system for doctors to use. Officials said that the da Vinci robot is the first step in planning to build a robust robotics program at Stafford Hospital.
“That’s how Michael Brosnan of Stafford recalled the moment he discovered he had one of the five $1 million winning tickets in Virginia’s New Year’s Millionaire Raffle.”
National Weather Service Baltimore-Washington: “Wintry weather is expected across much of the region Saturday to Saturday night. The greatest impacts from snow & ice appear to be in areas along & west of the Blue Ridge, with moderate to heavy rain reducing totals further east. More: http://weather.gov/lwx/winter”
The new year signals change, specifically new laws which will take effect in Virginia, especially in the health care sector.
Stafford County Democratic Committee: “The Stafford County Democratic Committee hereby issues this “Call to Caucus” to notify Democrats of the upcoming committee reorganization to be held on Sat., Jan. 13 at 9 a.m. at the Stafford County Government Center, 1300 Courthouse Road, Board Chambers. Doors will open at 8:30 a.m. for check-in. Only those Democrats who have filled out a Caucus Participation Form by 9 a.m. or are in line to do so will be allowed to participate in the election of committee members for the 2024-2025 term. The caucus will be followed by a meeting of the newly-formed committee where officers will be elected.”
Here’s a look at several New Year’s babies born at hospitals across our area.
Mary Washington Hospital in Fredericksburg: “Mary Washington Hospital welcomed the first baby of the new year born in the Fredericksburg region. Baby girl Elaine Margot was born at 12:11 a.m. to Andrea Zevallos Paravicino and Aaron Hiler of Fredericksburg, weighing six pounds and 12 ounces.
National Weather Service Baltimore-Washington: “Dry conditions today & seasonal temps in the 40s. Some light rain/snow showers possible tonight into early Thursday morning, with mountain snow showers producing 1-2″ of snow through Thursday night.”
