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

Finalists Picked To Replace George Mason HS, TJ Elementary School

The Falls Church City School Board on Tuesday narrowed down the list of names for George Mason High School and Thomas Jefferson Elementary. The school board voted in December to rename the two schools.

J&J COVID-19 Vaccine: Happy Accident Helps Ease Impact

Thanks to a misdirected batch of vaccine doses from the Virginia Health Department, Arlington County was not as impacted as it could've been by Tuesday's recommendation to stop using the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine.

• Virginia Vaccination Rates Highest Among 70s, 80+ Age Groups
• Open Appointments Available At Manassas Vaccine Clinic

US Capitol Officer Cleared Of Wrongdoing In Fatal Jan. 6 Shooting

The U.S. Department of Justice will not pursue criminal charges against the U.S. Capitol officer who shot and killed 35-year-old Ashli Babbitt as she tried to break through a door at the U.S. Capitol during the insurrection on Jan. 6.

Lidl Grocery Store Coming To Liberia Avenue In Manassas

A new Lidl grocery store will open in Manassas this month. The new store, located at 9795 Liberia Avenue, will host a grand opening event on Wednesday, April 21 to celebrate the occasion.

Virginia Drivers Rank Among Best In The U.S. In New Study

We all have opinions about drivers from our area and out of state, but a new study uses driving data to determine the worst drivers in the U.S. by state. You might be surprised to learn that Virginia fared well on the 2021 list.

Herndon Gun Ban Ordinance: Status Update

Although discussion of a proposed ordinance to prohibit guns in certain circumstances was on the agenda of Tuesday night's regular Herndon Town Council meeting, council members agreed unanimously to postpone the discussion until a later date.

Also Worth a Look Today

• Supervisors Approve $3M Loan For Fort Belvoir Affordable Housing
• Spring2Action 2021 Early Giving Begins In Alexandria
• Letter To The Editor: Response To Board's 495 NEXT Endorsement
• Silver Alert Issued For Missing 74-Year-Old Woman In D.C.
• Missing Girl, 12, Sought By Fairfax County Police
• Woman Choked In Colonial Village Attack: Police Report
• The Old Town Shop Marks 4 Years, Finds Success Amid Pandemic
• Route 1 Widening Completed In Woodbridge Near Annapolis Way
• New Behavioral Health Facility Begins Construction In Dulles
• Early Voting For Democratic Primary Starts Next Week In Fairfax
• Early Voting For Democratic Primary Starts Next Week In Reston
• Early Voting For Democratic Primary Starts Next Week In Herndon

Across America

• Ex-Cop Kim Potter Charged In Death Of Daunte Wright
• US Capitol Officer Cleared Of Wrongdoing In Fatal Jan. 6 Shooting
• How Student Loan Forgiveness Could Change American Lives
• 7 Really Dumb Conspiracy Theories Americans Actually Believe
• Clinic Improperly Stored Virus Doses; Thousands Must Revaccinate