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Virginia Teacher Learns Fortuitous Lottery Fate While Stopped At Traffic Lights Virginia Teacher Learns Fortuitous Lottery Fate While Stopped At Traffic Lights
Virginia Teacher Learns Fortuitous Lottery Fate While Stopped At Traffic Lights A teacher in Virginia is still in shocked days after claiming a Lottery jackpot worth more than $1.5 million.  Lisa Eichinger was in her car stopped at a light when she took out a Cash 5 with EZ Match ticket to check on her winning numbers, only for the light to turn green as she checked one number. It matched. The Haymarket woman continued on, and sure enough, discovered that she matched a second number while stopped at a second light. This went on for some time until the lucky Lottery player realized that she had matched all five numbers - 06-20-32-36-43 - to win a $1,505,299 milli…

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Police & Fire
Barking Dog Rescued From Rubble Days After Virginia Home Explosion Barking Dog Rescued From Rubble Days After Virginia Home Explosion
Barking Dog Rescued From Rubble Days After Virginia Home Explosion They say cats have nine lives, but a dog in Virginia has at least two after being found in the rubble of the Haymarket home explosion nearly a week later. On Monday morning, Prince William Professional Firefighter crews were called to the site of the home explosion in the 5900 block of Colby Hunt Court, when there was a report of a dog barking from inside the remnants of the residence. The rescue came six days after the home exploded at approximately 4:15 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 15 when a contractor working in the area and accidentally struck a gas line, completely destroying the home, which …

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by Zak Failla
Police & Fire
House Explosion Under Investigation In Virginia (DEVELOPING) House Explosion Under Investigation In Virginia (DEVELOPING)
House Explosion Under Investigation In Virginia (Developing) First responders were called to a reported home explosion in Haymarket late on Tuesday afternoon. Crews responded to the 5900 block of Colby Hunt Court for a reported gas-related home explosion, according to a social media post made by the Loudoun County Career Fire Fighters association. The initial call came in at approximately 4:15 p.m. on Oct. 15 before a second alarm was called. According to officials, it is believed the fire stemmed from an outside gas leak caused by utility work.  It is unclear if there were any injuries. The house was evacuated safely. Crews are on scene …

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Business
Winning $1.5M 'Cash 5 With EZ Match' Ticket Sold At Virginia Gas Station Winning $1.5M 'Cash 5 With EZ Match' Ticket Sold At Virginia Gas Station
Winning $1.5M 'Cash 5 With EZ Match' Ticket Sold At Virginia Gas Station Check your tickets!  A newly minted millionaire is sitting on a Cash 5 with EZ Match ticket that hit all five numbers for Monday's drawing worth more than $1.5 million and may not even know it. On Monday, Sept. 30, the winning numbers were: 06-20-32-36-43. The ticket - worth $1,505,2997 - was sold at the Evergreen Liberty station in the 3500 block of James Madison Highway in Haymarket. Whomever is holding the golden ticket will now have 180 days to claim the seven-figure prize. Cash 5 with EZ Match features a rolling jackpot starting at a minimum of $200,000, Lottery officials said.…

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45-Year-Old Crushed To Death While Working On Car In Virginia: Police 45-Year-Old Crushed To Death While Working On Car In Virginia: Police
45-Year-Old Crushed To Death While Working On Car In Virginia: Police A 45-year-old man was killed after a vehicle he was working on in Prince George's County fell on top of him, pinning him underneath, according to police. Officers were called at around 4 a.m. on Wednesday morning to the 15700 block of Cool Spring Drive in Haymarket to launch a death investigation after there was a mishap that led to the man's death. Police say that the vehicle unexpectedly dropped and pinned him underneath. He was pronounced dead at the scene by first responders.  No foul play is suspected. More details may be released as the investigation continues. Check Daily Voi…

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Lifestyle
Northern VA Hooters Girl Competing In International Pageant 'More Than Just A Pretty Face' Northern VA Hooters Girl Competing In International Pageant 'More Than Just A Pretty Face'
Northern VA Hooters Girl Competing In International Pageant 'More Than Just A Pretty Face' Ashleigh Meade is a far cry from the woman who she was when she joined the Chantilly Hooters staff in 2021, she says. She was shy. Her confidence was low. She certainly didn't think she'd be competing on an international stage just three years later. Look at her now. The 21-year-old Haymarket native is among just 30 Hooters Girls chosen from more than 18,000 worldwide to compete at the  27th Annual Miss Hooters International Pageant in Fort Worth, TX on Thursday, Aug. 22. Meade is vying for the Miss Hooters International title, crown and $30,000 cash prize. Inspired …

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Police & Fire
Assault By Mob: Third Suspect Arrested For Violent Attack At Virginia Home, Police Say Assault By Mob: Third Suspect Arrested For Violent Attack At Virginia Home, Police Say
Assault By Mob: Third Suspect Arrested For Violent Attack At Virginia Home, Police Say A third suspect has been arrested in connection with a violent assault at a Prince William County home in February, authorities said. Eric Yovany Melara, 33, of Manassas, had been wanted in connection with the Feb. 12 assault in Haymarket, Prince William County police said. He was arrested on Wednesday, June 5, and charged with assault by mob, aggravated malicious wounding, and abduction. Jasmine Denisha Garcia, 36, also of Manassas, and Anthony Agguire were both previously arrested. At approximately 12:45 a.m. on Feb. 12, officers from the Prince William County Police Department were call…

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by Zak Failla