Death Penalty Case, Richest County, Fatal Bus Crash: News Nearby

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

• Man Killed In Fauquier County Crash Involving School Bus
• Animal Rescue Groups To Hold Volunteer Recruitment Event
• Woodbridge Resident's Jeopardy! Winning Streak Comes To An End

Here’s How Much People Make In The Richest County In Virginia

Loudoun County has seen its population soar over the past 20 years. Its proximity to D.C. and the Dulles high-tech corridor has attracted high-paying jobs and families willing to spend on amenities.

Resident Scores $100K In New Year’s Lottery Raffle

Tom Roltsch told friends that 2020 is going to be his year. He was right — winning $100,000 in the Virginia Lottery's New Year's Millionaire Raffle.

MS-13 Gang Leader Could Face Death Penalty In NoVA Teens Deaths

Federal prosecutors will pursue the death penalty against an MS-13 gang leader for killings of two teens in Fairfax County's Holmes Run Park.

Which Areas Of NoVA, DC Got The Most Snow: Jan. 7 Totals By Town

Tuesday marked the first snow of 2020, with accumulation varying across DC and northern Virginia.

• First Snow Of 2020: A Day In Photos From Arlington
• First Snow Of 2020: A Day In Photos From Reston
• First Snow Of 2020: A Day In Photos From Herndon
• First Snow Of 2020: A Day In Photos From Alexandria
• First Snow Of 2020: A Day In Photos From Kingstowne
• First Snow Of 2020: A Day In Photos From Vienna
• First Snow Of 2020: A Day In Photos From Manassas
• First Snow Of 2020: A Day In Photos From Fredericksburg Area
• Snowstorm Brings Down Power Line, Causes Sparks To Fly: VIDEO

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Also Worth A Look Today

• 5 People, Including 4 Teens, Critically Missing: Police
• Police Charge Driver With Pointing Firearm At Vehicle
• 2 Fires At Same Northeast Address Under Investigation
• 3 Events To Mark Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday In McLean

• Spot Golf Discusses Driving Range With Loudoun Golf Club: Report
• Single Lane Opens On Northbound I-95 In Quantico After Crash

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• Tom Brady: 'I Know I Still Have More To Prove'
• Novant Health UVA To Bar Visitors 12 And Under
• A Cry For Help, 4 Deputies And A Parrot
• Oscar Mayer Hiring ‘Hotdoggers’ For Wienermobile
• Walmart: Bed Bug Help To Men’s Clothing Aisle