There are two new millionaires in our region this New Year’s Day.
A winning $1 million ticket for Virginia’s New Year’s Millionaire Raffle was sold at a 7-Eleven store at 13360 Minnieville Road in Woodbridge, near a DMV office on Caton Hill Road.
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For my family, 2020 was an exciting year, one where we welcomed our first child’s birth. It was a life-changing experience bringing her into the world — one for which we had spent much of 2019 preparing.
My wife took maternity leave the last week of January in preparation for our little girl, who was supposed to arrive about Valentine’s Day. When she was born, and at the end of her maternity leave, my wife planned to go back to work. I, too, planned to get back into the swing of things at my job.
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High school students from across the Washington, D.C., Maryland, and Virginia (DMV) region are invited to participate in Dialogue for Democracy at George Mason University!
Hosted by the Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter School for Peace and Conflict Resolution, this event offers high school students an opportunity to engage in meaningful conversations about democracy, civic engagement, and the importance of understanding different perspectives.
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Robert Andrew Cicelski, 79 died at home in Manassas, VA from renal cancer after a lifelong battle with Polycystic Kidney Disease.
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Rain showers are possible this afternoon, but will diminish. It should largely be dry tonight, except showers possible SW of Harrisonburg /Charlottesville VA. Freezing rain will likely cause travel problems further NW of Baltimore/Washington/Charlottesville on New Years Day. pic.twitter.com/SAm6X92FWm
— NWS Baltimore-Washington (@NWS_BaltWash) December 31, 2020
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One man is in custody following a robbery at a 7-Eleven store in Manassas.
At 1 o’clock this morning, police were called to a 7-Eleven at 8901 Godwin Drive for a report of a robbery. The store clerk told police that a man walked into the store and demanded money while implying he was armed.
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New Year’s Eve is going to look very different this year – with the Governor’s orders ending alcohol consumption in bars and restaurants at 10 pm, plus a curfew between midnight and 5 am for nonessential travel, many events are taking place earlier or virtually this year.
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In Virginia’s House District 2, Voters in Prince William and Stafford counties will head to the polls on Tuesday to vote for a candidate to fill the seat held by Jennifer Carroll Foy, who stepped down this month to focus on her run for governor.
Heather Mitchell, who ran against Carrol Foy in 2019, is again vying for the seat for the Republicans. Political newcomer Candi King hopes to win the seat to keep it in the hands of Democrats.
Go to Special Election House District 2: Early voting ends Saturday, polls open on Tuesday
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