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Here are some of the share-worthy stories from Virginia and DC Patches to talk about tonight.

Ashburn Boy To Distribute Toiletry Kits To Needy Across DC Area

An Ashburn boy who distributed much-needed protective equipment to medical workers in 2020 in response to the COVID-19 pandemic is now planning to help other people in need in the Washington, D.C., area on Global Youth Service Day.

Self-Scheduling COVID-19 Vaccinations Starts Sunday In Virginia

When Virginia opens up COVID-19 vaccinations for all adults 16 and older on Sunday, people looking to book an appointment will encounter a different scheduling process, according to a Virginia Department of Health spokeswoman.

• COVID-19 Mass Vaccination Site To Open At Tysons Corner Center
• Virginia Tops 2M Fully Vaccinated On Eve Of Expanded Eligibility

Loudoun Sheriff's Office To Conduct DUI Checkpoints On Friday

The Loudoun County Sheriff's Office will conduct DUI saturation patrols on Friday, April 16. Authorities said the checkpoints will be concentrated in areas with a high rate of DUI-related arrests and crashes.

New Suicide Hotline Means 10-Digit Dialing For All Of Virginia

Dialing 10 digits to make local calls in Northern Virginia is nothing new. Residents have been doing it for two decades. But some parts of the state can still make local calls without using an area code. That's about to change.

Video Shows Earlier Traffic Stop Of Soldier In Virginia Town

(AP) A Black soldier who had been pulled over and pepper sprayed by police in a small Virginia town had been stopped the month before by the same police department.

Norfolk Police Official Lauds Wisconsin Shooting Suspect: Report

A data breach at a Christian crowdfunding website shows that a Norfolk police officer not only helped pay for accused Kenosha, Wisconsin, shooter Kyle Rittenhouse's legal defense, but sent him a message praising him for his "courage," according to reports.

Also Worth a Look Today

• DC Statehood Endorsed For First Time By Washington Area Leaders
• No Fatal Crashes On I-95 In Virginia During Safety Initiative
• Motel Fire Causes No Injuries On Richmond Highway
• Rescue Me: Wilbur The Smiling Dog Needs A Home Of HIs Own
• Free COVID-19 Testing Site To Open At Marymount University
• Overturned Dump Truck Blocks Westbound Lanes On I-66
• Leesburg Man Wins $170K From Virginia Lottery's Lucky Break
• 'Nuisance Crimes' Down In Alexandria Amid Rise In Part I Crimes
• Virginia German Shepherd Rescue Holding Event In Burke
• Blake Lane Park Officially Transferred To Park Authority
• Democratic Primary Early Voting Starts Next Week In McLean Area
• Democratic Primary Early Voting Starts Next Week In Kingstowne
• Democratic Primary Early Voting Starts Next Week In Burke Area
• June Primary Early Voting Starts Next Week In Vienna Area
• June Primary Early Voting Starts Next Week In Route 1 Corridor
• Food Bank Distribution Skyrockets In Washington D.C.
• Food Bank Distribution Skyrockets In Fredericksburg
• Raising Backyard Chickens In Prince William: 5 Things To Know
• Raising Backyard Chickens In Loudoun County: 5 Things To Know
• Raising Backyard Chickens In Herndon: 5 Things To Know
• Raising Backyard Chickens In Fairfax City: 5 Things To Know
• Raising Backyard Chickens In Reston: 5 Things To Know

Across America

• Indianapolis FedEx Shooting: 5 Things To Know
• Minneapolis Suspends In-Person School Before Chauvin Verdict
• Food Bank Distribution Skyrockets Across America Amid Pandemic
• Norfolk Police Official Lauds Wisconsin Shooting Suspect: Report
• Raising Backyard Chickens For Beginners: 5 Things To Know