Fredericksburg, VA
Business
Missed $1.7B By A Hair, Still Won $100K: Virginia Powerball Ticket Hits Big In Spotsy Missed $1.7B By A Hair, Still Won $100K: Virginia Powerball Ticket Hits Big In Spotsy
Missed $1.7B By A Hair, Still Won $100K: Virginia Powerball Ticket Hits Big In Spotsy He didn’t hit the $1.7 billion jackpot in Virginia, but Jeffrey Dimond still walked away with a holiday surprise most people would happily unwrap. The Spotsylvania County man won $100,000 in the Wednesday, Dec. 24 Powerball drawing after coming within one number of the massive 10-figure jackpot, Lottery officials said. Dimond matched four of the first five numbers plus the Powerball number in the drawing, narrowly missing the big prize. That combination normally pays $50,000, but Dimond added the Power Play option for an extra dollar, which doubled the prize to $100,000, officials said. A…

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by Zak Failla
Sterling, VA
Business
Explosives Threat Turns Sterling Bank Robbery Attempt Into Police Investigation: Sheriff Explosives Threat Turns Sterling Bank Robbery Attempt Into Police Investigation: Sheriff
Explosives Threat Turns Sterling Bank Robbery Attempt Into Police Investigation: Sheriff A Bank of America branch in Virginia was temporarily shut down on Monday after a suspect threatened to use explosives to level the building during an attempted robbery. Deputies with the Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office responded at around 3:45 p.m. on Jan. 5 to the 45000 block of Dulles Crossing Plaza in Sterling, after receiving reports of an attempted bank robbery involving an explosives threat, according to the sheriff’s office. The threat triggered an immediate police response, with deputies conducting a thorough search of the bank and the surrounding area amid concerns that an explosiv…

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by Zak Failla
Lower Paxton, PA
Lifestyle
Sauerkraut Ice Cream Returns As Mid-Atlantic's Must-Try New Year's Tradition Sauerkraut Ice Cream Returns As Mid-Atlantic's Must-Try New Year's Tradition
Sauerkraut Ice Cream Returns As Mid-Atlantic's Must-Try New Year's Tradition Sauerkraut ice cream? Yes, you read that right—Urban Churn is once again delighting adventurous taste buds with its famously unique and surprisingly delicious Sauerkraut Ice Cream. This limited-time yearly classic is a bold way to ring in the New Year, blending the tangy zest of sauerkraut with creamy goodness that has become a must-try tradition for many. A New Year’s Tradition With A Twist For Pennsylvanians of German heritage, pork and sauerkraut are New Year’s staples, symbolizing prosperity and good fortune. Urban Churn, a Central Pennsylvania favorite, has elevated this tradition by tr…

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by Jillian Pikora
Fredericksburg, VA
Police & Fire
Fredericksburg Police Searching For Fugitive Accused Of Raping Child Eight Years Ago Fredericksburg Police Searching For Fugitive Accused Of Raping Child Eight Years Ago
Fredericksburg Police Searching For Fugitive Accused Of Raping Child Eight Years Ago Police in Virginia are searching for a man accused of raping a child eight years ago — a case detectives say they were able to corroborate after a woman came forward last week. On Thursday, Dec. 4, a woman reported an alleged sexual assault to the Fredericksburg Police Department that happened when she was 12 years old.  The case was assigned to a detective, who was able to confirm evidence provided by the victim, which identified Fredericksburg resident David Jackson as the likely sexual assault suspect. According to police, Jackson is now wanted on a felony warrant charging him with…

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by Zak Failla
Fort Belvoir, VA
Police & Fire
Off-Duty Officer Among Three Hospitalized After Fairfax County Parkway Crash: Police Off-Duty Officer Among Three Hospitalized After Fairfax County Parkway Crash: Police
Off-Duty Officer Among Three Hospitalized After Fairfax County Parkway Crash: Police An off-duty Virginia police officer was among three hospitalized in a multi-vehicle crash early on Wednesday morning in Fairfax County, a police spokesperson confirmed. Shortly before 7 a.m. on Dec. 10, officers were called to a stretch of Fairfax County Parkway near John J Kingman Road in Fort Belvior, where there were reports of a crash that shut down the roadway. According to the Fairfax County Police Department, three adults were taken to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries - including an off-duty officer who was also injured. No details about the crash or the victims were …

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by Zak Failla
Fredericksburg, VA
Traffic
Spotsylvania Driver Dies After Pickup Slams Into Tree In Early Morning Crash, Sheriff Says Spotsylvania Driver Dies After Pickup Slams Into Tree In Early Morning Crash, Sheriff Says
Spotsylvania Driver Dies After Pickup Slams Into Tree In Early Morning Crash, Sheriff Says A Virginia man was killed early on Monday morning when a pickup ran off the road and slammed into a tree, officials confirmed. Saul Amaya Argueta, 36, has been identified as the driver who was killed at around 4:20 a.m. on Monday, Dec. 8 in a single-vehicle crash on Courthouse Road, according to the Spotsylvania County Sheriff's Office. The Spotsylvania resident was pronounced dead at the scene by first responders. According to the sheriff's office, deputies arrived at the scene of the crash, where they were met by a 2008 Nissan Titan off the road and resting against a tree. Investigators…

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by Zak Failla
Jersey City, NJ
News
EXCLUSIVE: NJ Man Posed As Government Agents, Stole Gold From Victims In 5 States (UPDATE) EXCLUSIVE: NJ Man Posed As Government Agents, Stole Gold From Victims In 5 States (UPDATE)
Exclusive: NJ Man Posed As Government Agents, Stole Gold From Victims In 5 States (Update) A New Jersey man accused in a sweeping gold-theft scam across five states has entered a guilty plea, his attorney confirmed to Daily Voice on Tuesday, Dec. 9. Bharat Awasarmol and co-defendant Prakashkumar Prajapati were previously indicted for a multistate wire fraud conspiracy that began in March 2023, according to a superseding indictment returned on Thursday, April 3. Prosecutors said the pair and their co-conspirators posed as government officials to trick victims into turning over cash and gold. Victims in Maine, New Hampshire, New York, New Jersey, and Virginia received telephone cal…

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by Jillian Pikora
Annandale, VA
Police & Fire
Trooper Hospitalized After Lexus SUV Slams Into Patrol Car On I-66 In Virginia: Police Trooper Hospitalized After Lexus SUV Slams Into Patrol Car On I-66 In Virginia: Police
Trooper Hospitalized After Lexus SUV Slams Into Patrol Car On I-66 In Virginia: Police A Virginia State Police trooper was taken to the hospital after an SUV slammed into his patrol car while he was working a crash on I-66 early Thursday morning, officials said. The crash happened around 6:40 a.m. on Nov. 21 along the eastbound lanes of the Beltway, according to Virginia State Police. Investigators said the trooper was inside his vehicle in the right Express Lane with his emergency lights on.  He was working an earlier crash between a tractor-trailer and a passenger vehicle that was blocking the left lane of the main lanes and the right lane of the Express Lanes. While…

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by Zak Failla
Arlington, VA
Politics
Trump Confronts Republicans After Huge Democratic Election Wins: What He Said Trump Confronts Republicans After Huge Democratic Election Wins: What He Said
Trump Confronts Republicans After Huge Democratic Election Wins: What He Said President Donald Trump expressed his anger after Democratic candidates and initiatives scored sweeping election victories nationwide. Trump responded to the widespread GOP defeats in high-profile races during a breakfast with Republican senators on Wednesday, Nov. 5. His comments came hours after massive Democratic victories in highly contested contests in New York City, New Jersey, and Virginia. In a rare admission of defeat, Trump said it was a bad night for his party. "I don't think it was good for Republicans," he said. "I don't think it was good. I'm not sure it was good for anybody."…

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by Chris Spiker
Aldie, VA
Politics
Democrat Abigail Spanberger Projected To Make History As Virginia's First Female Governor Democrat Abigail Spanberger Projected To Make History As Virginia's First Female Governor
Democrat Abigail Spanberger Projected To Make History As Virginia's First Female Governor History has been made in Virginia. Democrat Abigail Spanberger is projected to be the first female governor in the history of the Commonwealth, topping Republican Lt. Gov. Winsome Earle-Sears, according to multiple reports.  As of 8 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 4, with 74 of 133 localities reporting in to the Virginia Board of Elections, Spanberger was leading Earle-Sears 57 percent to 42 percent, with nearly 150,000 more votes.  The projection was made by Decision Desk HQ at 7:19 p.m. on Tuesday, with other outlets confirming her expected win. Decision Desk HQ projects Ab…

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by Zak Failla
Hartford, CT
Lifestyle
CT's Favorite Fall Food Revealed In New Survey: See Which One CT's Favorite Fall Food Revealed In New Survey: See Which One
CT's Favorite Fall Food Revealed In New Survey: See Which One Several fall treats across the Northeast are being recognized for showcasing the region's seasonal flavors and charm. A Mission for Michael released its list of each state's favorite fall food for 2025. The mental health organization asked 3,014 self-described food lovers which autumn dish they would most like to enjoy with their family. The list includes popular dishes like chili in Texas, pumpkin pie in Illinois, and caramel apples in Michigan. "Food traditions are powerful because they connect us to both place and people," said Anand Mehta, a therapist with A Mission for Micha…

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by Chris Spiker
Triangle-Dumfries, VA
Police & Fire
Dumfries Mall Creeper Arrested For Obscene Sexual Displays At Potomac Mills: Police (UPDATED) Dumfries Mall Creeper Arrested For Obscene Sexual Displays At Potomac Mills: Police (UPDATED)
Dumfries Mall Creeper Arrested For Obscene Sexual Displays At Potomac Mills: Police (Updated) A Virginia man is in custody after police say he repeatedly approached women working at Potomac Mills Mall and made crude gestures. The Prince William County Police Department announced Tuesday, Sept. 23, that officers are searching for Dumfries resident Edwood Christoper Spencer, 48, in connection with multiple incidents earlier this month. It didn't take long for them to track him down, and he was arrested the following day and charged with obscene sexual display. Police said that between Thursday, Sept. 4, and Wednesday, Sept. 17, Spencer approached female employees at a kiosk inside th…

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by Zak Failla