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McDonnell signs bill that provides insurance coverage for autistic children
Gov. Bob McDonnell (R) has signed a bill — again — to provide insurance coverage for families with autistic children, according to his office, The Washington Post reports.
Ban on Open Booze Containers in Motor Vehicles Fails
Patch.com reports Legislation requiring alcoholic beverages to be in their original, sealed containers while being transported by motor vehicle died in a Senate committee Monday.
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Stafford Utilities officials report no one in area of water main break has lost water to their homes or businesses. Fire hydrants in the area are working properly.
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The summit is part of an effort by the Board of Supervisors to improve the local business climate by focusing on two major issues: 1) local telecommunications access by the business community and 2) further defining the mission of a local Research and Technology Park.
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Update 11 a.m.
A driver is charged in a crashed that caused fuel to spill on I-95 this morning.
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Update Thursday Feb. 9
North Stafford’s farmhouse fire station will soon see improvements.
“The Rappahannock MRC unit enthusiastically supports Million Hearts™ as a national effort to fight heart disease and stroke,” said Colleen Hopkins, Rappahannock MRC unit leader. “Our MRC unit is promoting the Million Hearts™ initiative by providing free blood pressure screenings, free body mass index screenings, and offering educational materials about healthy behaviors to the less fortunate in our communities. We will also be promoting the Million Hearts™ website and encouraging individual commitments to make heart healthy choices.”
The Rappahannock MRC has nearly 150 volunteers, including medical and public health professionals, as well as non-medical support volunteers. The Rappahannock MRC unit participates in multiple public health activities throughout the year–ranging from flu vaccination clinics to suicide prevention social marketing projects and to disease prevention through programs like the Million Hearts™ and “Let’s Move!” campaigns.
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By Uriah Kiser
Woodbridge, Va. — Retiring Prince William police Maj. Timothy Rudy summed up his job over the past 33 years.
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Va. couple charged for children’s repeated tardiness
A Loudoun County couple is facing misdemeanor charges for failing to get their children to school on time — repeatedly, reports WTOP.com.
Fredericksburg tops in state for population growth
If Virginia seems more crowded lately, that’s because it is. But the commonwealth’s growth is happening in areas some might not expect, reports WTOP.com.