Man Kills Wife, Reston Parking Fight, Trump Vs Obama: News Nearby

There was plenty of news across Virginia and Washington, DC, on Friday. 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.

• DC/VA Weather: Hour-By-Hour Forecast Of New Year's Bitter Cold
• Virginia Officials Pick Date To Settle Contested House Race
• Drunk Driver Hits Cop Car In Old Town Alexandria

Shooting Suspect Dies After I-95 Crash In Stafford: Police

Gregory Lee, 42, has been identified as the man shot and killed his wife Thursday at England Run North Apartments in Fredericksburg and then led police on an Interstate 95 chase that ended when he crashed after apparently shooting himself in the head, according to the Stafford County Sheriff's Office.

Man Bites Off Part Of Woman's Finger In Dumfries: Police

A Norfolk man is being held without bond after biting off part of a woman's finger early Thursday in the 17300 block of Kildare Lane in Dumfries, according to Prince William County Police.

Merchant Leaving Reston Town Center, Blames Paid Parking: Report

A long-time tenant of Reston Town Center is closing its doors, and they're blaming paid parking for their decision, according to a report. Appalachian Spring will close due to lower customer traffic that the store believes is due to the introduction of paid parking last January.

Cold Forces Cancellation Of Fredericksburg New Year's Eve Event

Because of expected temperatures in the teens and gusting winds, Downtown 31's New Year's Eve Family Fun Night at Riverfront Park has been cancelled, the city announced Friday.

Suspect With Machete Ambushes Man In Annandale: Police

A suspect approached a man and demanded money in the 7900 block of Heritage Drive. When the victim refused, police say the suspect began swinging what was described as a machete at the victim.

Donald Trump's Website Mocks Obama For Golfing When It Goes Down

Embedded in the source code for Donald Trump's official website is a partisan error message that pops up when there is a problem. The message slams former President Obama for golfing.

Freebies And Restaurant Deals For New Year's Eve 2017 In NoVa, DC

Many restaurants with locations in northern Virginia and Washington, D.C., are offering a discounts on drink, snacks and even ice cream, along with prix fixe menus and other deals for customers on Sunday, Dec. 31.

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• Car Windows Smashed, Purses Stolen In Two Vienna Incidents
• Purse Thief Caught On Video In Fredericksburg: Police
• Online Sale Becomes Armed Robbery In Groveton
• Centreville Man With Machete Ambushes Man In Annandale: Cops

Across America

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