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County seeks cash for land to expand Arlington cemetery

A trial underway in federal court will decide whether the U.S. government must pay up to $21 million to compensate a Virginia county for land taken to expand Arlington National Cemetery

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Lottery winner bags $100,000 after buying 20 tickets with the SAME numbers

The man, from Alexandria, Virginia, bought 20 tickets with identical number combinations in what was described as a spur of the moment decision, ultimately winning him $100,000

Daily Mirror

How absentee/mail-in voting will work in this year’s elections

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A new solar energy deal will bring power to 140,000 homes and businesses in 3 states

The agreement calls for Qcells and Virginia-based Summit Ridge Energy to deploy community solar projects capable of generating 1.2 gigawatts of electricity in Illinois, Maine and Maryland.

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Experts link graves to one of nation's oldest Black churches

A team of archaeologists and scientists in Virginia say the graves of three men belonged to one of the nation’s oldest Black churches

The Independent UK

'The House Is on Fire' spotlights privilege, sexism, and racism in the 1800s

Rachel Beanland's historical novel chronicles the burning of a theater and its aftermath in Virginia in 1811, while also tackling the rampant racism and misogyny of the times in the process.

WEKU

Man buys 20 identical lottery tickets and wins 20 times

A man in the US bought 20 tickets for a single lottery drawing and won 20 times, landing a total prize of $100,000. The Virginia Lottery said Fekru Hirpo of Virginia bought 20 tickets for the 8 Pick 4 draw with the number combination 2-5-2-7 when he visited the Four…

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Ex-Rep. Jim Moran looks at partisan polarization and a new generation of leaders

Former Virginia Rep. Jim Moran discusses political polarization, his state's shift from red to purple and the rise of new leaders.

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Youngkin to meet with Taiwan's leader during trade mission

Republican Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin will lead his first international trade mission later this month, a trip to Asia that will include a meeting with the president of Taiwan

The Independent UK

An autopsy finds Irvo Otieno, held down by deputies and hospital workers, asphyxiated

His death last month at a Virginia mental hospital has sparked outrage and led to second-degree murder charges against 10 defendants.

WEKU

Terror convict back in prison after meetings with Lindh

A northern Virginia man convicted on terrorism charges as a teenager has been sent back to prison for a year after violating conditions of his release by meeting with convicted Taliban supporter John Walker Lindh and others linked to terrorism

The Independent UK

Navy sailor charged in Capitol riot was stationed on carrier

The FBI says a man charged with storming the U.S. Capitol was stationed on a Navy aircraft carrier when he joined a mob’s attack on the building

The Independent UK

Autopsy finds cause of death for Irvo Otieno was asphyxia

A top official in Virginia's Office of the Chief Medical Examiner says an autopsy determined the cause of death for Irvo Otieno was “positional and mechanical asphyxia with restraints."

The Independent UK

Virginia teacher shot by six-year-old sues school officials for $40m

Abby Zwerner, 25, files negligence lawsuit against Newport News school board and former superintendent and school leadership

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Teacher shot by six-year-old pupil sues school for $40million over 'ignored warnings'

Abby Zwerner has filed a lawsuit against the management of Richneck Elementary School in Newport News, Virginia seeking $40 million in damages after a kid shot her on January 6

The Independent UK

Christy Bautista: Virginia woman stabbed to death in Washington DC hotel on concert trip

Suspect George Sydnor Jr, 43, was also discovered inside the hotel room and arrested on murder charge

WEKU

Virginia teacher shot by a 6-year-old student files a $40 million lawsuit

The suit accuses school officials of gross negligence for allegedly ignoring multiple warnings that the boy had a gun on the day Abby Zwerner was shot and seriously wounded in January.

The Independent UK

Virginia teacher shot and gravely wounded by six-year-old student to file $40m lawsuit against school

Abby Zwerner is filing a lawsuit seeking $40m in damages from Newport News school officials

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Teacher shot by 6-year-old student filing $40M lawsuit

A first-grade Virginia teacher who was shot and seriously wounded by her 6-year-old student is filing a lawsuit seeking $40 million in damages from Newport News school officials

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Virginia up next—state’s filing deadline is April 6

Welcome to the Monday, April 3, Brew.

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Ex-DeSantis staffer Parkinson runs for Kaine's Virginia seat

A former congressional staffer and advisor to Ron DeSantis and other Republican officials is set to announce plans Monday to seek the GOP nomination to challenge Democratic U.S. Sen. Tim Kaine of Virginia next year

Tribune News Service

As book bans gain favor, some say libraries could go

Amid the national uproar about whether to allow students access to a wide variety of books, the superintendent of a Virginia school district last week proposed a sweeping solution: Get rid of school libraries altogether.

Daily Mirror

Evil mum fed her two daughters sleeping gummies and shot them dead in their beds

Veronica Youngblood, 37, from Virginia, US, shot dead her daughters 15-year-old Sharon Castro and five-year-old Brooklynn Youngblood in their flat after a dispute with her estranged husband

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The Ballot Bulletin: Ballotpedia’s Weekly Digest on Election Administration, March 31, 2023

Welcome to The Ballot Bulletin: Ballotpedia’s Weekly Digest on Election Administration. Every Friday, we deliver the latest updates on election policy around the country, including legislative activity, nationwide trends, and recent news.

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Irvo Otieno's mom wants justice for him and a better system for everyone else

Ten people have been charged with murder in Otieno's death at a Virginia psychiatric hospital earlier this month. Caroline Ouko and attorney Ben Crump reflect on his life and what happens next.

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