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First Virginia Child Under 10 Dies From COVID-19: VDH Officials

The Virginia Department of Health on Thursday reported the state's first death of a child under the age of 10 with COVID-19. The child died from complications of a chronic health condition and COVID-19, the health department said.

U.S. Capitol, Law Enforcement On High Alert After Plot Warning

(AP) Law enforcement was on high alert Thursday around the U.S. Capitol after intelligence uncovered a "possible plot" by a militia group to storm the iconic building again, two months after a mob of Donald Trump supporters smashed through windows and doors to try to stop Congress from certifying now-President Joe Biden's electoral victory.

No More Cheerleaders For The Washington Football Team: Report

The Washington Football Team will no longer have a cheerleading team, according to reports from USA Today and ESPN. The cheerleaders will be replaced by a co-ed dance squad.

Patch Survey: How Do Virginians Feel One Year Into Pandemic?

Sunday marks the one-year anniversary of Virginia's first known case of the coronavirus. Since then, almost 10,000 Virginia residents have died from COVID-19 and nearly 600,000 have tested positive.

Final Names Recommended By For T.C. Williams, Maury Elementary

The final name recommendations for T.C. Williams High School and Matthew Maury Elementary School were presented to the school board Thursday.

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• Rescue Me: Ham The Dog Needs A Loving Forever Home
• Driver Strikes Vehicles In Pursuit From Capital Beltway: Police
• Vaccine Wait List Progress Outlined In Alexandria
• Community Arts Applications Sought For Capital One Hall
• Flag Changes Not Recommended By Fairfax Planning Commission
• Adoptable Alexandria Pet: A Shadow To Tag Along With You
• National Grammar Day: Virginia Students Think It's Very Important
• Vaccination Milestone Reached In Arlington For 75 And Older Group
• Big Buns Reston Offering Special Grand Opening Bags
• Arlington Free Clinic To Receive Vaccine Supplies From County

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