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Virginia Man Built, Stole Scooter From Walmart, Failed To Register As Sex Offender: Sheriff Virginia Man Built, Stole Scooter From Walmart, Failed To Register As Sex Offender: Sheriff
Virginia Man Built, Stole Scooter From Walmart, Failed To Register As Sex Offender: Sheriff A wanted Woodbridge man didn’t just steal from Walmart — deputies say he built himself an electric getaway ride inside before speeding off for a bite to eat, where he was busted.  The Stafford County Sheriff’s Office said 37-year-old Phillip Douglas walked into the Walmart on Village Parkway around 11 a.m. on Monday, Aug. 11, assembled an electric scooter in the store, and “sped out” without paying. A deputy spotted Douglas riding near Popeyes on Warrenton Road and stopped him.  Authorities say he claimed he “found” the stolen scooter, but when another deputy arrived to detain hi…

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by Zak Failla
Business
Popular KFC Side Dish Returning After Several Years: Here's When Popular KFC Side Dish Returning After Several Years: Here's When
Popular KFC Side Dish Returning After Several Years: Here's When After a five-year absence, KFC's beloved Potato Wedges are making a comeback, joined by the chain's Hot & Spicy Wings in a move aimed at winning back customers. KFC will bring back the wedges nationwide on Monday, Aug. 18, the company announced in a news release on Monday, Aug. 11. The thick-cut wedges are known for their crispy exterior and fluffy interior. Potato Wedges first became a KFC menu staple in the mid-1990s and gained cult status in the late '90s and early 2000s. Their sudden discontinuation in 2020 sparked years of online petitions, social media pleas, and custome…

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by Chris Spiker
Business
Snack Wrap Hype Boosts McDonald's Sales After Slump, New Data Shows Snack Wrap Hype Boosts McDonald's Sales After Slump, New Data Shows
Snack Wrap Hype Boosts McDonald's Sales After Slump, New Data Shows The return of the McDonald's Snack Wrap has spiced things up for the chain after it suffered a sharp sales decline as Americans cut back on restaurant spending. The snack wrap returned to US menus on Thursday, July 10. On that day, McDonald's saw a 15% jump in foot traffic compared to an average day in 2025, and an 11.4% jump compared to a typical Thursday, according to Placer.ai. The surge continued into the weekend, with a 22.3% traffic rise on Friday, July 11, compared to an average 2025 day. "After nine years of pent-up demand, fans showed up in full force to celebrate the re…

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by Chris Spiker