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Winning Powerball Ticket Sold At Giant Food In Manassas

A winning Powerball ticket was sold at the Giant Food on Dumfries Road in Manassas. The ticket is now worth $1 million, after it was the only ticket to match the first five numbers on Wednesday night's drawing.

19 Percent Of Virginians Received 1 Dose Of COVID-19 Vaccine

At least 19 percent of Virginians — 1,621,643 people — have received at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine, according to the latest data from the Virginia Department of Health. In addition, 916, 276 people are fully vaccinated as of Thursday morning.

Black Bear Population Makes Great Comeback In Virginia: Report

A Virginia wildlife official puts the current count of black bears in the state at between 18,000 and 20,000.

Mass Coronavirus Vaccination Clinic Coming To Manassas On Friday

A mass coronavirus vaccination clinic will operate at the Manassas Park Community Center on Friday, March 12, starting at 8 a.m. The clinic will administer the one-shot Johnson & Johnson vaccine essential workers in Phase 1b.

• Virginia To Get $38.6M In Federal Funds For Vaccination Efforts

Virginia Governor's Race Turns Into Battle Over Endorsements

As the Democratic primary election and Republican nominating convention draw closer, endorsements of candidates for Virginia governor are rolling in from elected officials, labor unions, business organizations and community leaders.

Also Worth a Look Today

• Georgetown House Has Been Called Home By Prominent Washingtonians
• COVID-19 Positivity Rate Remains Low In Arlington
• Overnight Closures On I-66 West Coming From VDOT
• Rescue Me: Jada Is A Social Butterfly Who Needs A Home
• 2021 Real Estate Tax Increase Ruled Out By Alexandria Council
• Deck Fire Causes Damage To Dunn Loring Home, Displaces 2
• Fire Extinguished Overnight At Riverside Elementary Trailer
• Next Art Installation At Waterfront Park Prepares To Open
• Del Ray To Delray Beach Giveaway Held In March
• Outbreak Of Sick Raccoons Spreads Across North Arlington
• NWS Issues 'Red Flag Warning' For D.C. Area Due To Fire Potential
• Assault With A Bag Of Bottles Knocks Woman Out: Police
• Fairfax County Library Employees Earn Recognition From Patrons
• Guidance On Virus Variants Offered By Fairfax Health Officials
• Higher Real Estate Tax Rate Ruled Out By Fairfax Supervisors

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• Bald Eagle Survives Brush With Death, Lands At Turtle Back Zoo