Thieves steal shopper’s purse from cart at Fairfax Costco; I-66 toll plan rolls forward; These cops donated a piggy bank full of money after thieves stole one from a young boy; Beltway’s outer loop near Telegraph Road reopens after crash; Northern Virginia expo to offer tips to renters and home buyers; Edison fights back before losing to Highland Springs in Virginia 5A semifinals; Va. Senate votes for using electric chair if execution drugs stay scarce; Champe hangs tough but can’t get past Lake Taylor in Virginia 4A state semifinal; New tech program would push hands-on learning to give teens real-world skills; Girls’ basketball Top 20: Paul VI adds another title; North Point, Whitman surge into state semifinals; Va. legislature passes bill to shield special-needs minors from some charges; State Sen. Bryce Reeves to run for Virginia lieutenant governor; Boys’ basketball Top 20: H.D. Woodson completes perfect season; state semifinals on deck in Maryland, Virginia;
 
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Thieves steal shopper’s purse from cart at Fairfax Costco
Police said that one thief grabbed the purse while the other distracted the owner.
I-66 toll plan rolls forward
Audiences at public hearings are getting a look at the design for the new HOT lanes system.
 
These cops donated a piggy bank full of money after thieves stole one from a young boy
The yellow piggy bank was shaped like the popular Pokemon character Pikachu.
 
Is Virginia’s public records law at risk? Governor, transparency advocates disagree.
Reversing earlier opposition, McAuliffe plans to sign bill requiring full release of records but still may seek changes.
 
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Beltway’s outer loop near Telegraph Road reopens after crash
It was not immediately clear if anyone was injured.
Northern Virginia expo to offer tips to renters and home buyers
TOWN SQUARE | The session will provide a range of information, including improving your credit scores and choosing the right location.
 
Edison fights back before losing to Highland Springs in Virginia 5A semifinals
The Eagles erase a 17-point deficit to force overtime before falling, 72-61.
 
Va. Senate votes for using electric chair if execution drugs stay scarce
The bill is Richmond’s latest effort to wrestle with supply issues related to lethal injection.
 
Champe hangs tough but can’t get past Lake Taylor in Virginia 4A state semifinal
BOYS’ BASKETBALL | The Knights struggle to keep up with the Titans’ pace on both ends, but keep it close in their first appearance in Richmond.
 
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New tech program would push hands-on learning to give teens real-world skills
Arlington Tech aims to give high school students a head start in STEM-focused careers.
 
Girls’ basketball Top 20: Paul VI adds another title; North Point, Whitman surge into state semifinals
The Panthers claimed a 10th straight VISAA Division I championship while the Eagles and Vikings will meet in Thursday’s Maryland 4A semifinals.
 
Va. legislature passes bill to shield special-needs minors from some charges
The measure would allow youths with disabilities to present their education plans at trial.
 
State Sen. Bryce Reeves to run for Virginia lieutenant governor
The Republican was a leading force behind a recent gun deal with Gov. Terry McAuliffe.
 
Boys’ basketball Top 20: H.D. Woodson completes perfect season; state semifinals on deck in Maryland, Virginia
The Warriors’ dream season is complete after their DCSAA title game victory while a slew of local teams are headed to Maryland, Towson and VCU for this week’s state semifinals.
 
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