Principal Arrested, Surprise Homecoming, Flu Death: News Nearby

There was plenty of news across Virginia and Washington, DC, on Tuesday. If you missed any of it on your local Patch, here's a roundup of some of the top stories from the past 24 hours.

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Student Dies Weeks After Washington DC Classroom Beating: Police

A student at Ballou STAY High School in Washington, D.C. has died weeks after at least two people attacked him in a classroom. On Jan. 10, the student refused to allow two people to use his cellphone, so they beat him in the face and body, police said.

Man Pistol-Whipped On Annandale Walking Path

Police are seeking two unknown people that robbed and pistol-whipped a man on a walking trail Sunday in Annandale. The victim was walking on a path around Little River Turnpike and Medford Drive when the two suspects approached at 2:30 a.m.

Reston Assistant Principal Arrested For Shoplifting: Report

Police arrested a woman who tried to leave a Reston Target with nearly $700 worth of merchandise she did not pay for late last week. Police say Melissa Tochterman, 47, of Herndon -- who is an assistant principal at Hunter Woods Elementary School, according to reports -- "left the store with a cart full of unpaid merchandise."

DACA: How Many Recipients Could Be Deported In Virginia

With time running out for Congress and President Trump to reach a deal on the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program, data indicates Virginia and the DC metropolitan area could be affected more than most states and metro areas in the U.S. Virginia has approximately 10,100 DACA recipients, the 14th highest number among U.S. states and territories.

Farmer's Almanac: Winter Weather Ahead For Virginia, DC

Don't pack away your parka just yet. The Farmers' Almanac stands by its predictions, saying Virginia, DC have more winter weather ahead.

Stable Genius Shots: Find A D.C. Bar To Watch The SOTU

Fake Moscow Mules, Stable Genius Shots, The Most Tremendous Daquiri and the Covfefe Cocktail are just some of the drink available at D.C. bars tonight, as establishments gear up to welcome viewers of Donald Trump's State of the Union address Tuesday night.

7-Year-Old Virginia Boy Dies From Flu, Strep: Reports

Virginia health officials say a 7-year-old likely died from the flu and strep, in what is believed to be the first pediatric flu death this year in the state. Kevin Baynes Jr. of Hurt in southwest Virginia, died Sunday, his family says, less than a day after his parents took to a hospital emergency room for treatment.

Soldier's Return Surprises 4th-Grader At Stafford School

A fourth-grader at Park Ridge Elementary received quite the jolt Monday during an assembly in the school at 2000 Parkway Boulevard. And it had nothing to do with the free Sweet Frog ice cream she "won" for her participation in the school's "Spirit Night." That was nice but this far nicer.

Also Worth a Look Today

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• Armed Alexandria Carjacking, Other Robberies Lead To Conviction
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• Person Of Interest Identified In Jholie Moussa's Death

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