Possible Tornado, Winds Cause Damage Across NoVA | Patch PM

There was plenty of news across Washington, D.C., and northern Virginia on Friday. 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.

Renaming Of Robert E. Lee High School To Be Considered

The Fairfax County School Board voted Thursday to begin consideration of renaming Robert E. Lee High School in Springfield. Public comment will be sought on the issue.

Men Plead Guilty In Fraud Scheme Involving Goodwill

Two men pleaded guilty in federal court Thursday in a fraud scheme involving the employment of unauthorized immigrants and defrauding Goodwill of Greater Washington.

Virginia Lottery Winner Believed At First She Had Won Only $100

A woman won $100,000 in the Virginia Lottery's Cash 5 game using her son's birthday and some other numbers for the winning ticket.

Swastikas, Anti-Semitic Language Found At Skate Park

Police are investigating swasika symbols and anti-Semitic language that were drawn on several ramps at the Birchdale Community Center Skate Park.

Storm Damage, Outages In NoVA

• Strong Winds Tear Through Leesburg, Knocking Down Trees: Police
• Tree Falls On Vehicle In West Springfield
• Power Outages, Downed Trees Impact Falls Church Area
• Power Outages Hit Richmond Highway Area In Fairfax County
• Pedestrian Walkway Floods At King Street Metro In Alexandria

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Also Worth A Look Today

• McLean High's Student Newspaper A Finalist For National Award
• Middleburg Hosts Annual Weekend Discount Sale
• Major Disruptions, Changes On 4 Lines: Metro Weekend Schedule
• Driver Critically Injured From Crash Into Utility Pole: Police
• Fredericksburg Hires Hampton Roads Official To Lead FRED Transit
• NoVA Students Lead Virginia In Community Service Awards
• Loudoun Rabbit Hoppers Return Home Victorious From PA Convention
• Assaulting Police Officer Charge In Pentagon City Larceny Case
• Assault, Robbery In Penn Quarter: Police Seek Multiple Suspects
• Assault With Deadly Weapon In Southeast; Maryland Man Wanted

Across America

• Gun Owners Don't Sleep Better, Not Happier: Study
• DNC Chair Tells Iowa To Count Caucus Votes Again
• Super Snow Moon: Best Viewing Times
• Dad Pleads Not Guilty To Boy's Death: DA
• Boy, 8, Raises $4,105; 'Lunch Shaming' Avoided