Gay Teen's New Home, $1M Winner, Amber Alert Reform: News Nearby

There was plenty of news across Virginia on Monday. 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.

• Family Of Jholie Moussa Calls For Amber Alert Reform
• Man Found In Missing Woman's Car In Fairfax County
• Parkland Survivor Speaks Out For DC

Virginia Lottery Winner: $1M For NoVA Man

The past two months must have been thrilling and at the same time confounding for Fred Dove. He had a secret, you see, and it was a secret he wasn't willing to share with anyone. Namely, he had a Virginia Lottery ticket worth a cool $1 million after playing the "20X the Money" game.

Metro Won't Set Aside Trains For White Supremacists: Report

A proposal to have white supremacists ride separate trains to a rally in D.C. this weekend has been abandoned, according to a report. White supremacists will be demonstrating near the White House for the Aug. 12 "Unite the Right" rally, a sequel to the deadly rally in Charlottesville last year that culminated in a counter-protester's death.

Georgetown Gives Gay Teen Full Ride After Parents Kick Him Out

Georgetown University has offered a full scholarship to Seth Owen, a gay high school valedictorian from Florida whose dreams of attending the prestigious institution were derailed by a clash between his family's religion and his own sexuality.

Shooting: Woman Charged With Murder Of Juvenile

Police say one juvenile is dead and another injured after a shooting in Tysons Corner Sunday night.
Around 10:15 p.m. Sunday, officers responded to an apartment in the 1500 block of Lincoln Circle where two victims had been shot. One victim was taken to the hospital and remains in life-threatening condition. The other was pronounced dead on scene.

Contractor Admits Silver Line Fraud: Report

A contractor has admitted to falsifying concrete quality tests for the Metro Silver Line extension in a case that has profound implications for future stations, according to a report.

Washington Redskins Vs New England Patriots: How To Watch

The Baltimore Ravens and Chicago Bears officially kicked off the 2018 NFL preseason with the Hall of Fame Game last Thursday. But it won't be until this Thursday that the Washington Redskins get their first taste of the action. Here's how to watch.

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Also Worth A Look Today

• Man Fatally Shoots Himself After Robbing CVS: Police
• Man Viciously Beaten At Party: Police
• Dog Dumped Out Of Car: Police
• Virginia Lottery Winner In Woodbridge Nets $300,000
• Major Metro Track Work To Impact Alexandria In August
• Fire Sprinkler Saves Residents At Belle Haven High Rise
• Best Schools: Virginia Public Education Ranks In Top 10, DC Fails
• Body Found Beside Home In Spotsylvania: Police
• Two Chicken Joints Flop: Fredericksburg Restaurant Inspections
• Missing Man Found Dead In Occoquan River: Police

Across America

• Boy Ingests Meth, Dies After Dad Didn't Call 911
• Charlotte Rae, "Mrs. Garrett,' Dies at 92
• Party Like 'Real Housewives' With NYC City Guide
• Trump's Walk Of Fame Star Might Be Removed
• Hurricane Hector Barreling Toward Hawaii

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