Retailers Closing Stores In 2018 | Carolers Invade: News Nearby

There was plenty of news across Virginia and Washington, DC, 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.

• List Of Retailers Closing Stores In 2018 With Virginia Ties
• Springfield Car Dealer Makes Generous Offer For Hospital
• Watch Carolers Take Over Old Town Alexandria

Naked Man In Herndon Identified By Police (Video)

HERNDON, VA -- Police have identified the man who went crazy after a crash, stripped naked, and then jumped on a truck in the middle of rush hour on Tuesday. In addition, new video (embedded below) shows how the incident escalated.

Coyote Believed To Have Killed Dog In Fairfax County

ANNANDALE, VA—Fairfax County Police believe a coyote may have attacked and killed a dog in Annandale overnight Sunday.

Massive Changes To Metrobus Service; Wharf, Pentagon Stops Added

Metro is rolling out significant service changes for Metrobus beginning Dec. 17, which would include limited-stop service along 14th Street (beginning Jan. 8) and stops at The Wharf and the Pentagon.

FCPS Teacher Out For Disciplining Student Over Pledge: Reports

CENTREVILLE, VA — Following an investigation by the school system, a Centreville High School teacher who allegedly disciplined a student for not standing during the Pledge of Allegiance no longer will teach for Fairfax County Public Schools, according to reports.

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Fredericksburg Restaurant Inspections: Goolrick’s, Brock’s, More
Bruegger's Bagels Closes In Alexandria
Holiday DUI Patrols Start In Arlington
Armed Carjackers At Large In Bailey's Crossroads
Stolen Car Recovered In Long Chase From Tysons

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