Record I-66 Toll, Drugged Drinks, $1 Million Winner: News Nearby

There was plenty of news across Virginia and Washington, DC, on Thursday. 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.

• DC Police Seize Huge Amount Of Marijuana
• Virginia Housing Market Among Most Competitive In US: Study
• Man Arrested For Repeated Rapes Of Child In Woodbridge: Police

DC Student Invents Napkin That Detects Drugged Drinks

The next time someone tries to slip a drug into a person's drink, a fascinating new napkin might be able to prevent a sexual assault from ever taking place. And it's all thanks to one super-smart college student in D.C.

Winning $1M Lottery Ticket Bought By Fredericksburg Woman

Fredericksburg resident Pauline Johnson plays the Virginia Lottery regularly. She recently bought a couple of $52 Million Cash Spectacular tickets, one of which happened to be worth a cool $1 million.

Record High $47 Tolls Seen On I-66 In Late January

Within first days of December when Interstate 66 tolling taking effect inside the Beltway, maximum toll prices jumped to the $40s. Now more than a month later, commuters have seen more record highs.

Washington Auto Show 2018: Here's What To Expect

The 2018 Washington Auto Show will run from Jan. 26-Feb. 4 and will feature the latest and greatest in the automotive industry. Here's what to expect for this year's show.

Injured Bobcat Dining On Rat Slurries Returns To Solid Food

Almost two months after an unsuspecting driver on her way to work heard a thump and later found an injured and angry bobcat trapped in the car's grill, the animal's broken jaw has healed allowing caretakers to again feed her solid food. That's good news for the ailing cat, which has lost weight while on a liquid diet of rat slurries.

Reston Company A Top 'Corporate Citizen' In US: Report

Forbes has released its Just 100 list, which recognizes the best "corporate citizens" in the United States, and Reston-based Leidos is on it.

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Also Worth a Look Today

• Elton John Farewell Tour Coming To DC
• New Restaurant Opening Near Nats Park In DC
• Fairfax County Terminates Agreement With ICE On Immigrants
• Speed, Alcohol Factors In Deadly Great Falls Crash: Police
• Man Critically Injured In Manassas Shooting: Police
• Sports Legends Inducted Into ACPS Hall of Fame
• Olympic Medalist To Offer Swim Classes In Alexandria
• Dozen Or More Violations Found At 2 Kingstowne Restaurants

Across America

• Oprah: I Don't Have DNA For Presidential Run
• Grumpy Cat Wins Lawsuit, Yet Is No Less Grumpy
• Kidnapping Victim Shot, Killed By FBI During Raid

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