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Snake Bites Woman At Longhorn Steakhouse In Spotsylvania

A Fredericksburg woman was bitten by a small copperhead snake recently just inside the Longhorn Steakhouse at 10012 Southpoint Parkway. Rachel Myrick was hospitalized for several days and treated with anti-venom medication.

3-Year-Old Killed By Car Ran Into Street: Alexandria Police

Police a 3-year-old boy who died Saturday, Sept. 23, after he was hit by a car ran out into the street. The driver, a 32-year-old man, was driving south on Executive Avenue when he hit the child.

How Prosperous Is Your Virginia ZIP Code? New Data Reveals Wealth Gap

Your address is becoming more of a factor in how well off you are — including the size of your paycheck and how much education you've obtained — and a new study indicates those living in the South face a tougher path to prosperity than their fellow Americans.

Vote Now: Shaw Neighborhood In DC Vies For Cash In National Geographic Contest

The Shaw neighborhood in D.C. has found itself in the running for a nationwide contest that could offer the winner a much needed shot in the arm. Among the 25 projects is the facade if a historic building constructed in 1881 in the Shaw neighborhood.

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