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Virginia Lawmakers Send Death Penalty Repeal To Governor's Desk

Virginia state lawmakers gave final approval Monday to legislation that will end the death penalty, putting the state on the verge of becoming the first in the South to end capital punishment.

Virginia COVID-19 Cases Fall As Reported Deaths Hit Daily Record

Virginia's COVID-19 case numbers and hospitalization rate are declining. But for the third day in a row, the state on Monday reported a record number of COVID-19-related deaths, according to Virginia Department of Health data.

VA Prostitution Enterprise Garners 2 Years In Jail For NJ Man

Rockwell Woodrow Pohlig, 30, of Stratford, New Jersey, was sentenced to two years in prison Friday for transporting two women across state lines so they could engage in prostitution, according to a U.S. Justice Department release.

Sen. Warner Honors Black History Month With Tour Of Old Town

U.S. Sen. Mark Warner braved the winter weather Monday morning to hear stories of enslaved and freed Black people who worked and lived in the city of Alexandria before the Civil War. The walk, titled "Freedom's Fight In Alexandria Tour," was led by Alexandria City Councilman John Chapman, who operates the Manumission Tour Company.

County Board Votes To Advertise Flat Real Estate Tax Rate

Arlington homeowners will not see an increase in their property tax rate for 2021 provided the Arlington County Board adopts the new advertised rate it approved at its meeting on Saturday.

Stormwater Utility Fee Doubling Approved In Alexandria

On Saturday, Alexandria City Council unanimously voted to double the stormwater utility fee.

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• Crash Kills Woman In Her Driveway In Lake Barcroft Area
• Alexandria Man Sentenced For Receiving Child Sex Abuse Images
• Former Peet's Proposed To Be Drive-Thru Bank In Vienna
• Cappies Review: 'Hey, Stranger' At Langley High School
• Alexandria Drive-In Theatre Plans Spring 2021 Return
• Plastic Bag Ban For Yard Waste Considered By Fairfax Supervisors
• Fight Outside Nightclub In Woodbridge Leads To Arrests: Police
• Leesburg Restaurant Inspections: 6 Violations, Roaches At 1 Place
• NoVA, DC Weather: Freezing Rain Moves In, Advisory Extended
• Virginia General Assembly Advances Bill To Modernize HIV Laws
• Abduction Arrest At Fairfax City Motel: Police Report
• 21 Burglaries At Cash-Based Businesses Under Investigation
• Pet Of The Week: Vice Purrsident Kamala Wants You To Adopt Her
• COVID-19 Vaccination Scheduling To Reopen After Temporary Delay
• Residential Burglary, Stolen Vehicle Lead To Arrest Of Juvenile
• Ellmore Farmhouse Begins Resident Curator Approval Process
• Springfield Town Center Spotlights Black-Owned Businesses, Brands

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