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New COVID-19 cases lowest since early October | Dedication of John Lewis High School | dog shot outside VRE station: Patch PM

Popeye returns to his bowl to ensure everything was the way he left it.
Popeye returns to his bowl to ensure everything was the way he left it. (Michael O'Connell/Patch)

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Video: Feral Cat Lets Fox Know Not To Eat From His Bowl

Just like Popeye the Sailor doesn't like bullies messing with his spinach, a feral cat named for the cartoon character apparently doesn't like anybody bothering him or his food either.

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Virginia COVID-19: Lowest One-Day Case Rise Since Early October

The Virginia Department of Health reported 719 additional COVID-19 cases on Monday, the lowest one-day increase since Oct. 7 when state officials reported 509 new cases of the coronavirus.

John R. Lewis High School Officially Dedicated In Springfield

The new name of John R. Lewis High School had been in place at the start of this school year, but Fairfax County Public Schools officially dedicated the new name in a ceremony Friday.

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Spotsylvania Deputy Appears To Mistake Cordless Phone For Gun

A Virginia deputy who apparently mistook a cordless house phone that a Spotsylvania County man was holding for a gun shot the man seven times last Wednesday, according to police reports.

Dog Shot, Abandoned Outside of Manassas Park VRE Station

A dog was shot outside of the Manassas Park VRE station on Monday morning, according to police. Now, authorities are looking to identify the dog's owner.

DC Ex-Firefighter Out Of Prison After Police Stop Found Illegal

A former D.C. firefighter was released from prison in Virginia last week after a Fairfax County judge overturned his 2019 conviction on drug and gun charges.

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