Va. Gov. Youngkin seeks additional $290 million boost for school construction – WTOP News

Youngkin has announced he is asking the legislature for an additional $290 million to support school construction and modernization efforts across Virginia. This article was reprinted with permission from Virginia Mercury.  Gov. Glenn Youngkin on Tuesday announced that he is asking the legislature for an additional $290 million to support school construction and modernization efforts…

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NY’s Blazin Chicken to open two Fairfax Co. locations (with late-night hours) – WTOP News

Food truck business Blazin Chicken & Gyro is opening spots in Fairfax and Falls Church, Virginia, its first brick-and-mortar expansion outside of the New York area. Food truck business Blazin Chicken & Gyro is opening spots in Fairfax and Falls Church, Virginia, its first brick-and-mortar expansion outside of the New York area.(Courtesy Blazin’ Chicken) Food…

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State briefs for Sunday, Dec. 13

Virginia now participating in unified COVID-19 tracing tool RALEIGH, N.C. — As coronavirus exposure notification technology slowly rolls out across the country, every resident in 17 states and the District of Columbia will now be able to send and receive alerts beyond their home state if they’ve tested positive for the coronavirus or come into…

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Virginia COVID-19 cases jump 1,216 statewide from Thursday

From staff reports The Virginia Department of Health reported Friday that the statewide total for COVID-19 cases is 104,838 — an increase of 1,216 from the 103,622 reported Thursday. The 104,838 cases consist of 100,603 confirmed cases and 4,235 probable cases. There are 2,370 COVID-19 deaths in Virginia — 2,255 confirmed and 115 probable. That’s…

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Virginia COVID-19 cases rise 996 from Monday

From staff reports ‘Add your phone to the COVID fight’: Virginia rolls out new app to alert people of possible coronavirus contact The Virginia Department of Health reported Tuesday that the statewide total for COVID-19 cases is 101,745 — an increase of 996 from the 100,749 reported Monday. The 101,745 cases consist of 97,712 confirmed…

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