Blind Student's Win, Amazon HQ2, Tax Time In Prison: News Nearby

There was plenty of news across Virginia and DC on Monday. 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.

• Blind Alexandria Boy Is A National Braille Champion
• Credit Card Stolen, Used To Buy Cigarettes: Police
• Tax Prep Business Owner Gets Prison Time

$1M Mega Millions Ticket Bought In NoVA

Someone had to "settle" for a mere $1 million after buying a ticket for Friday's Mega Millions drawing. One of two such tickets sold in Virginia was from the Gum Spring BP in Mineral.

Visit These 10 Best Decorated Halloween Homes

As part of the Del Ray Halloween Parade, the spookiest decorated homes for Halloween face off in the Best Decorated Home contest. Ten finalists have been announced, and you could take a walking or driving tour to see them all. For the first time, there will be a People's Choice award for the best decorated house.

Arrest Made In School Threat: Police

Authorities arrested a 15-year-old Manassas boy Monday for making a threat Sunday night via Instagram to students at Osborn High School and Baldwin Elementary School, according to Manassas City Police.

Man Shot Outside Restaurant By Security Guard: Police

A man was shot outside a restaurant after being forced to leave it Friday night, Fairfax County Police say. The man and friends had been thrown out of the business, and a dispute escalated in the parking lot," leading to a security guard shooting the man.

Dog Rescued From HVAC Duct (Video)

Firefighters had to rescue a small dog trapped in an HVAC duct in a home Friday night. A team of firefightersworked to determine the dog's location and a strategy to safely get it out.

Weekend Nor'easter Is Possible In NoVA, DC: Forecasts

Weekend pumpkin patch visits and Halloween parties may get rained out by a storm that forecasters are already tossing around the word Nor'easter to describe. The storm that could make its way up the East Coast by the end of the week is still days out.

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Also Worth A Look Today

• Virginia, DC WOW Houses: Stunning Penthouse, Modernized Rambler
• One Of Best Dive Bars In America Calls DC Home: Thrillist
• 20 Violations At 2 Places: Fredericksburg Restaurant Inspections
• Crystal City The Frontrunner For Amazon's HQ2: Report
• Potomac School Gets $12M Gift For Athletics Center
• 16 Violations At One Place: Fairfax City Restaurant Inspections
• 10 Decorated Halloween Houses To Visit Around NoVA

Across America

• Costa Rica Rafting Trip Turned 'Living Nightmare'
• Exploding Pressure Flushers In Toilets Recalled
• Get Your Fill Of Pumpkins On National Pumpkin Day
• Past MLB World Series Winning Teams (PHOTOS)
• Red Sox, Dodgers World Series Ticket Prices Scary

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