Hurricane Pets, Presidential Prayers, Ammo Sales: News Nearby

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

• Hot Ashes From Grill Sparked $750K Ashburn House Fire: Officials
• Herndon Officer Involved In Shooting: Police
• Pre-Med Student From Alexandria Killed In I-64 Crash

Patton Oswalt 'Praying' For Sterling After Trump Arrives

President Trump was at his golf club in Sterling this weekend, prompting comedian and actor Patton Oswalt to jokingly offer up prayers for his hometown.

Here's The Most Dangerous Highway In Virginia, DC

A new report found each state's deadliest road, followed by the second and third most dangerous. Here are the worst highways in VA and DC.

• Here’s How Washington, DC Ranks For Traffic Congestion

Hurricane Dorian: State Of Emergency Declared In Virginia

Hurricane Dorian is slowly moving to the northwest near the U.S. coast Tuesday after remaining stationary in the Bahamas for much of Sunday and Monday. Virginia joined other southeastern states in declaring a state of emergency.

Hurricane Dorian: How To Prepare Virginia Homes, Families

Hurricane Dorian is forecast to spin up the coast this week, so it's time for Virginia residents to prepare for flooding and power outages.

Hurricane Dorian Prompts Evacuation Of Dogs By NoVA Rescue

A Northern Virginia animal rescue evacuated 19 dogs to make room for pets in areas impacted by Hurricane Dorian. Lucky Dog Animal Rescue brought up the dogs from the Florence County, South Carolina Shelter on Labor Day.

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Also Worth A Look Today

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• Shop Bargains At The 2019 McLean Fall Community Garage Sale
• Walmart To Stop Selling Ammo At Fredericksburg Stores, Nationwide
• Man Trashes Rosslyn Store, Attacks Person Filming Him: Police
• Massive Fire Ravages DC Apartment Building (Video)
• Walmart To Stop Selling Ammo At Loudoun Stores, Nationwide
• Walmart To Stop Selling Ammo At Prince William Stores, Nationwide

Across America

• Hurricane Dorian Moves 'Dangerously: Close To U.S.
• Comedian Kevin Hart Injured In Crash In Calabasas
• 14-Year-Old Confesses To Killing His Family
• 34 Believed Dead After Boat Catches Fire