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Here are some of the share-worthy stories from Virginia and DC Patches to talk about tonight.

Dog Rescues Fawn From Lake, Duo Reunite A Day Later

The friendship between two animals, in this case a dog and baby deer, can be as tight as human kinship.

That was evidenced earlier this month when a beloved pet dog risked danger himself to find, and save, a baby deer that was struggling in the middle of a lake in Culpeper, Virginia.

Scripps National Spelling Bee 2021: Meet The NoVA Semifinalists

As Vienna Little League prepares to host Virginia's Little League Major Baseball State Tournament in July, George C. Yeonas Park is getting a facelift with the help of two dozen sweaty and hard-working volunteers.

'A Capitol Fourth': Vanessa Williams To Host PBS' July 4 Concert

The 41st annual Capitol Fourth concert on PBS will be pre-recorded, with singer and actress Vanessa Williams serving as host of the event from D.C.

LGBT Pride Flags Stolen, Destroyed In Loudoun County: Police

Several LGBT Pride flags have been stolen or damaged this week in Lovettsville, according to the Loudoun County Sheriff's Office. The flags were targeted as Lovettsville's LGBT community celebrates Pride Month.

Vienna Little League Park Gets Facelift Ahead Of State Tournament

As Vienna Little League prepares to host Virginia's Little League Major Baseball State Tournament in July, George C. Yeonas Park is getting a facelift with the help of two dozen sweaty and hard-working volunteers.

Arlington Man Sentenced In Scheme To Obtain COVID-19 Relief Loans

An Arlington businessman was sentenced in federal court Wednesday to 21-months in prison and three years of supervised release for fraudulently obtaining millions of dollars in government contracts and COVID-19 emergency relief loans, according to a U.S. Justice Department release. He also received undeserved military service benefits by falsely claiming he had served in the U.S. Marine Corps.

Court Reinstates Sexual Assault Lawsuit By Oakton High Student

A federal appeals court reinstated a lawsuit from a Northern Virginia student who said her school failed to take appropriate action after she said she was sexually assaulted on a 2017 band trip to Indianapolis.

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Across America

• Supreme Court Upholds Affordable Care Act In 7-2 Vote
• Biden To Sign Bill Making Juneteenth A Federal Holiday
• A 7-Year-Old Was Charged With Rape. Experts Say He’s Too Young
• Rolling Blackouts Possible Thursday As CA Flex Alert Called
• Brick Man Killed In Road Rage Crash Had Big Dreams, Family Says