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Virginia Construction Worker Wins $1 Million in Powerball
BURKE, VA – Nicholas Perez from Burke didn’t hit the $1 billion jackpot in the April 1 Powerball drawing, but he still walked away a millionaire. Perez won the second-tier prize of $1 million by matching the first five winning numbers of the Powerball. He bought the lucky ticket at Safeway on 8646 Richmond Highway in Alexandria. His winning ticket was one of only six across the country to match the first five numbers and the only one in Virginia. The winning numbers for the draw were 19-24-40-42-56, with a Powerball number of 23. Perez used the Easy Pick option,
Why Would Anyone Protest Against Having a Buc-ee’s Open Nearby?
In what might be the craziest thing this writer has ever reported, there are actual people, here in the United States of America, who are protesting having Buc-ee's come to town... Who peed in their Beaver Nuggets?. Here in Louisiana, we’ve been begging for a Buc-ee's to come to town...
One of the Doodle for Google contest finalists is from Fairfax, Virginia
A Google Doodle is a special, temporary alteration of the logo on Google's home pages intended to commemorate holidays, events, achievements, and historical figures. Students in grades K-12 were invited to create their own interpretation of the Google logo. The young artists expressed their hopes for the future through their art about health, nature, and family time based on "My wish for the next 25 years..."
'I'm the winner' | Annandale woman rescues one of the dogs facing euthanasia in Prince George's County
ANNANDALE, Va. — On Wednesday the Prince George's County Animal Shelter posted a desperate plea on Facebook. They wrote that 28 dogs needed to be adopted or rescued by Thursday at noon, or they would be euthanized. Among the dogs who were adopted or rescued, is a pup who...
Lusby author's book helps emergency crews with problem solving
David Hupp is preparing for the launch of his self-published book “V.I.P.E.R. Improvement Fire/EMS Department Leadership and Management” on July 1. The lifelong resident of Southern Maryland grew up in Charles County, attended the College of Southern Maryland, worked at the University of Maryland Charles Regional Medical Center in La Plata for 10 years, and now volunteers at the Solomons Volunteer Rescue Squad and Fire Department as a firefighter/EMT and sits on its board of directors. ...
✨New✨ at RiverFest This Year!
It’s official. Just10 days away from the annual kick off to summer – RiverFest & Craft Show on June 1 & 2! Who’s getting excited?!. This year, you’ll find all your favorites, plus a ton of new activities, vendors, eateries, and performances. It’s two days of fun for everyone in the family!
Open Space Arts Seeking Student Actors for Juneteenth Performance
Open Space Arts is seeking high school students across Prince William County with a passion for acting and the performing arts. Participants will take part in a unique recitation aimed at celebrating Juneteenth through and the importance of a society’s ability to freely express themselves. This performance will be directed by former Broadway actor and director Herb Williams, who is bringing over 30 years of experience in the performing arts industry to this impactful production. Be a part of this meaningful celebration by reviewing the following information and contacting I.E. Luckey at admin@openspaceartspwc.com.
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