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Share-worthy stories from the Virginia/DC Patch network to talk about tonight:

Man Guilty In 30-Year-Old Beer Run Murder

A 30-year-old murder case ended with the conviction of a West Virginia man by a Loudoun County jury in the killing 29-year-old Henry (Ricky) Ryan, whose body was found six months later in a shallow grave.

Phantom Sidewalk Messages Spotted In Fairfax

One minute, they're not there. The next minute, whoa. They're there! And they only appear when it rains. Such phantom sidewalk messages have been spotted in Fairfax lately.

Restaurant Makes 'Best In U.S.' List By The Daily Meal

The Daily Meal recently released an article called "The Best Restaurants in America, According to Yelp Gallery," a comprehensive list that showcases where hungry readers can dig into spectacular meals. Hula Girl Bar & Grill placed at No. 27 out of 30 restaurants across the U.S.

Home Improvement Scam Targeting Senior Citizens

Police have been receiving an increasing number of reports that senior citizens are being targeted by door-to-door scam artists peddling home improvement repairs such as new driveways, roof repair or tree trimming.

Man Attacked Over His Shoes: Police

Police are searching for two suspects who asked a man about his shoes, and then attacked him and tried to steal the shoes, police say.

Person Rescued From Flooded Waters

A person was rescued from a car stuck in floodwaters Friday morning in Tysons.

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