Bill To Erase Confederate Name From Rest Of Route 1 | Patch PM

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

Confederate President's Name To Be Removed From Route 1

The Virginia Senate passed a bill Thursday that calls for the removal of the name of Jefferson Davis from any section of Route 1 named after the president of the Confederacy.

• Dozens Of Confederate Symbols Removed From Virginia In 2020

Lawmakers Ban Gay Panic Defense In Virginia

(Capital News Service) RICHMOND, VA — Virginia lawmakers passed a bill that will ban the use of a person's perceived or actual sexual orientation or gender identity as a defense in court for the assault or murder of an LGBTQ person.

COVID-19 Deaths In Virginia Hit New Record One-Day Total

The Virginia Department of Health reported a new record one-day total of 234 deaths related to COVID-19 on Friday, increasing the total number of Virginians who have died from the disease to 8,197. Of the new deaths reported Friday, 42 were in Northern Virginia.

Body-Worn Cameras Coming For US Park Police: New Chief

As one of her first actions as the new chief of the U.S. Park Police, Pamela A. Smith said Thursday she would be establishing a body-worn camera program for USPP officers.

IRS Scams: What They Look Like And How To Avoid Them

IRS scams are on the rise, according to the Loudoun County Sheriff's Office. Fortunately, authorities provided tips to help residents identify possible scams.

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• New Metro Lost And Found Procedures Go Into Effect Monday
• Counterfeit Money Transaction In City Leads To Arrest Of MD Man
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• Fatal Shooting Of Dog In Reston Under Investigation: Police
• Del Ray Sylvan Center Helps Students Study Through The Pandemic
• Burke, West Springfield Commercial Burglaries Under Investigation
• Pursuit Leads To Crash With Another Vehicle: Police

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