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Roller Hockey Rink, Confederate Flag Clothing: News Nearby

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The opening of Fredericksburg's new outdoor roller hockey rink is rescheduled for Nov. 10.
The opening of Fredericksburg's new outdoor roller hockey rink is rescheduled for Nov. 10. (City of Fredericksburg)

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.

Students Wear Confederate Flag, Tweet Racial Slurs: Report

Extra school resource officers were brought into Riverbend High School Thursday after social media posts depicted students wearing clothing bearing the Confederate flag and using racial slurs to describe fellow students, according to reports.

Sobriety Checkpoint Planned Friday In Loudoun County

The Loudoun County Sheriff's Office is planning a sobriety checkpoint Friday night to crack down on drivers who are under the influence. The checkpoint will begin shortly after 10 p.m.

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Smoothie King Offers Freebies For Grand Opening In Tysons

Smoothie King will mark its grand opening in Tysons with free smoothies on Saturday, Oct. 26. The first 50 guests will get free smoothies for one year.

President Trump Trying To Sell Washington DC Hotel: Reports

The Trump Organization is trying to sell its Washington, D.C., hotel, even though the hotel opened in the renovated Old Post Office Building just three years ago, according to reports.

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