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

Spotsylvania Deputy Shoots Man Who Called 911 For Help: Report

A Spotsylvania man was hospitalized after being shot multiple times by a county deputy early Wednesday, authorities said. The shooting of the Black man by a white law enforcement officer has spurred calls for more transparency and the public release of a police video of the encounter.

New Chief Supports Police Reform In Fairfax County

Fairfax County Board of Supervisors named Kevin Davis as the new chief of the Fairfax County Police Department effective May 3. The board made the announcement Friday during a special virtual meeting.

More Than Half Of VA Adults Have Received At Least 1 Vaccine Dose

More than half of adults in Virginia have received at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine, according to state health data.

• Sentara Offers COVID-19 Vaccine At Community Clinics This Weekend
• Expect Delays In Scheduling COVID-19 Vaccinations In Arlington

Memorial Day Parade Returns To Falls Church With New Look

The City of Falls Church's annual Memorial Day parade is returning this year after a disappointing 2020 when it was forced to cancel the parade and holiday festival due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Black Teen Lynched In 1897 Remembered In Alexandria

Friday marked the anniversary of a Black teen being killed by a lynch mob in Alexandria, and the city is encouraging residents to join the remembrance.

Readers Divided On Support For Loosening VA COVID Restrictions

Readers are divided on whether COVID-19 restrictions should be loosened in Virginia, although a larger portion support easing restrictions, according to a Patch survey.

Also Worth a Look Today

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• Meet The Candidate: David N. Patariu For Vienna Town Council
• Adoptable Alexandria Pet: Mr. Thumper Will Hop Into Your Heart
• Renovated Ice Cream Parlor Open At Burke Lake Park
• Herndon Farmers Market Opens April 22 For 2021 Season
• Basement Fire Causes $25K In Damages To Fairfax Home
• Rescue Me: Dynamic Duo Wants To Be Heroes Of Your Heart
• Pet Of The Week: Mocha Is A Sweet Cat With Lots Of Love To Share
• White's Ferry Study To Evaluate Resumption Of Service
• German Shepherd Rescue Event Comes To Dog Krazy In Leesburg
• Pedestrian Dies After Being Hit By Car On Route 1: Police
• DC Offers Utility Bill Payment Assistance To Pepco Customers
• Rescue Me: Holly, A Born Survivor, Needs A Home
• Spotlight On The Arts Returns After Year Off Due To COVID
• Charity Kickball Tournament Hosted By SPCA At FredNats Ballpark
• Victims Injured In 2 Stabbings In Mount Vernon, Hybla Valley

Across America

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• Florida Couple Planned Mansion Wedding. Its Owner Had No Idea.
• You Thought Turtles Couldn't Fly? Florida Woman Begs To Differ
• April's Full Pink Supermoon: When And How To See It
• Stan Cottrell Discusses Life, Love and Running Across America