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Hundreds of National Guard troops hold inside the Capitol Visitor's Center to reinforce security at the Capitol in Washington, Wednesday, Jan. 13, 2021.
Hundreds of National Guard troops hold inside the Capitol Visitor's Center to reinforce security at the Capitol in Washington, Wednesday, Jan. 13, 2021. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

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

DC Prepares For Threat Of Violence Leading Up To Inauguration

D.C.'s top law enforcement officer remains concerned about the threat of violence through this weekend and beyond in light of intelligence reports showing large groups of people planning to come to the city to disrupt the Jan. 20 inauguration.

'Armed Marches' Threatened In Virginia Before Biden Inauguration

In the wake of the riots at the U.S. Capitol last week, security groups are warning about continued threats from far-right extremists nationwide, including in Virginia.

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2nd Trump Impeachment: How VA's House Delegation Voted

U.S. representatives from Virginia voted to/voted against/split on impeaching President Donald Trump on a charge that he incited the deadly insurrection at the U.S. Capitol last week. The House voted 232-197 in favor, making Trump the first president in U.S. history to be impeached twice. Ten Republicans voted in favor of impeachment.

Airbnb Cancels DC Area Reservations For Inauguration Week

Airbnb has canceled reservations in the DC metropolitan area during inauguration week and activists called on area hotels to do the same amid potential violence around the Jan. 20 inauguration.

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DC Metro To Close 13 Stations In Days Around Inauguration

The Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority announced Wednesday that 13 stations will be closed in the days surrounding the Jan. 20 inauguration.

Coronavirus Vaccinations Begin For Teachers In Alexandria

Teachers and staff at Alexandria City Public Schools began receiving COVID-19 vaccinations Tuesday at T.C. Williams High School.

Virginia Man Wearing 'Camp Auschwitz' Sweatshirt Appears In Court

A Hampton Roads man who was photographed wearing a sweatshirt with the words "Camp Auschwitz" while at last week's insurrection at the U.S. Capitol was scheduled to make his first court appearance in Norfolk on Wednesday on charges related to the riot, reports indicated.

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