$1M Scratcher, Text Threats, NoVA Election Results: News Nearby

There was plenty of news across Washington, D.C., and northern Virginia on Wednesday. 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.

• Man Who Texted Threats In Manassas Caught In Chicago: PWC Police
• Man Pepper Sprayed Over Parking Spot In Woodbridge: Police
• Two Dead After Car Collides With PRTC Bus In Woodbridge: UPDATED

$1 Million Lottery Ticket Claimed

Nicole Mason simply sat in her vehicle recently and decided to scratch a $1 million SERIES lottery ticket. And then she couldn't believe it.

Muriel Bowser Coasts To Victory In DC Mayoral Race

Democrat Muriel Bowser secured a second term as mayor Tuesday night, according to unofficial vote returns from the District of Columbia Board of Elections. Bowser, who defeated three challengers, is the first mayor in the District to win two terms in 16 years.

Teen Nearly Abducted On Kings Highway: Police

Fairfax County Police are seeking a man in an attempted abduction of a teenage girl on Oct. 20. Police say the man approached and tried to pull the victim into a car.

Man Arrested For Double Murder: Police

Authorities arrested a man Tuesday for his role in the murder of two teenagers, according to Prince William County Police.

Here's Where Groceries Cost The Most In Virginia, DC

Virginia is home to two of the most expensive metro areas in the country, plus Washington, D.C., when it comes to buying staples such as milk, eggs and frozen meals.

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Also Worth A Look Today

• Virginia Election Results: Wexton Upsets Comstock, Kaine Wins
• Student Arrested For Threatening School In Woodbridge: Police
• Fredericksburg Election 2018: Results, Wittman's Winning Stand
• Loudoun County Election 2018: Results, Wexton's Win
• Prince William County Election 2018: Results, Wexton's Win
• Fairfax City Election 2018: Results, Connolly's Win
• Reward Offered For 2016 Murder: Police
• Alexandria Election: How Each Precinct Voted For City Council
• Wexton Defeats Comstock In 10th District: How McLean Voted
• How Vienna Voted In The 2018 Virginia General Election

Across America

• Man 'Was Covered In Feces' During His Delta Flight
• Oprah's Favorite Things 2018 Have Arrived
• Voters Elect Dead Brothel Owner To Assembly
• Clerk Who Defied Gay Marriage Law Loses Election
• Jeff Sessions Out As Attorney General

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