There is snow in the forecast for the Potomac Communities.
According to the National Weather Service, the white stuff should fall mainly before 9 p.m. in our area. Up to an inch of accumulation is possible, mainly on grassy areas, forecasters said.
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This Saturday a community will come together to help one of its own.
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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.
“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.
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Triangle, Va. — Brandon Anderson suffers from Muscular Dystrophy and lives with his mother in Triangle.
The 15-year-old has had trouble breathing since the earthquake that rocked Virginia last August destroyed the oil boiler outside their trailer. Brandon has problems breathing in cold and humid air, and the breathing problems only make his medical condition worse.
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