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

Virginia Tech Coach Sued By Former Player Who Refused To Kneel

A former Virginia Tech women's soccer player has filed a federal lawsuit against the team's coach, claiming he abused and retaliated against her after she refused to join the rest of the team in kneeling before games.

Chauvin Verdict: Fairfax Officials Signal More Needs To Be Done

Fairfax County officials applauded Tuesday's conviction of former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin in the death of George Floyd on Memorial Day 2020. However, they all signaled that more needed to be done to ensure police accountability and true equity for all Americans.

40 Percent Of Virginians Have First Coronavirus Vaccine Dose

Over 40 percent of people in Virginia have at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine, according to the Virginia Department of Health. As of Tuesday, 2,198,898 people are fully vaccinated, or 25.8 percent of the population.

Dulles Greenway Closures Announced For Run The Greenway Race

Parts of the Dulles Greenway will be shut down on Saturday, May 1 for the inaugural Run The Greenway race. The road will be closed from Route 28 to Route 772 near Ashburn Village Boulevard.

REAL ID Deadline Approaching For VA Residents: What To Know

Virginia residents have less than six months left until the federal enforcement of REAL ID begins for commercial domestic air travel and access to certain federal buildings.

Family Of Slain Falls Church Man Holds Fundraising Campaign

The family of a Falls Church man killed early Saturday morning is holding a fundraising campaign to help them through these tough times.

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