Tobacco Banned, $200K Winner, White Supremacists: News Nearby

There was plenty of news across DC and northern Virginia on Thursday. 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.

• White-Supremacist Activity In Virginia Spikes In Interactive Map
• Paul Manafort Gets Far Less Than Federal Prosecutors Recommended
• All Tobacco Products Banned At Schools Under New VA Law
• Woman Arrested For Felony DUI, Hit And Run: Police

Lottery Winner Nets $200K

Falyzeh Zaqzouq was thirsty one day recently, so she stopped at a convenience story and bought a soda that led to a $200K win.

Charlotte Russe Closing All Stores

Only a month after filing for bankruptcy, the women's clothing company Charlotte Russe, which has one store in Spotsylvania Towne Centre, has decided to shutter all of its stores. The company's intellectual property and rights to its leases will be sold separately.

Police Helicopter Locates Injured Person On Hiking Trail

A man injured on a hiking trail is safe after a rescue in the dark Tuesday, March 5. The man's sister called for help when he didn't return from the hike and temperatures were falling at night.

New DC Bill Takes Shot At Anti-Vaxxers: Report

Kids of any age would be able to get vaccinations without their parents' consent under a proposed new D.C. bill, according to a report.

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Also Worth A Look Today

• Fire Temporarily Closes Business At Shopping Center
• Woman Bites Cop: LCSO
• DC, NoVA Weekend: Tailgate In The Sky, St. Patrick's Day Parade
• Angry Hotel Guest Falsely Reports Gunman: Police
• 'Large Number Of Fruit Flies' | Reston/Herndon Inspections
• Metro Suspended Service To Station Due To Fire: Report
• Metro Board Chairman Faces Major Ethics Investigation: Report
• Historic 'Pot House' Hits The Market In Middleburg For $2.15M

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