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Winning Numbers For Tuesday, Oct. 29 'Mega Millions' Drawing With Estimated $250M Jackpot Winning Numbers For Tuesday, Oct. 29 'Mega Millions' Drawing With Estimated $250M Jackpot
Winning Numbers For Tuesday, Oct. 29 'Mega Millions' Drawing With Estimated $250M Jackpot The winning numbers have been announced for the Tuesday, Oct. 29 Mega Millions drawing. The estimated jackpot is $250 million with a $115.5 million cash option. The winning numbers for Tuesday's drawing are: 16-22-26-36-56 with a Mega Ball of 01 and a Megaplier of 4X If no winner wins the top prize, the jackpot will continue to roll until the next drawing at 10:59 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 1.  Lottery players have a 1 in 302,575,350 chance of winning a Mega Millions jackpot by matching all five balls plus the gold Mega Ball, according to officials. There are nine…

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by Zak Failla
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Winning Numbers For Monday, Oct. 28 Powerball Drawing With Estimated $29M Jackpot Winning Numbers For Monday, Oct. 28 Powerball Drawing With Estimated $29M Jackpot
Winning Numbers For Monday, Oct. 28 Powerball Drawing With Estimated $29M Jackpot The winning numbers have been announced for the Monday, Oct. 28 Powerball drawing. The estimated jackpot is $29 million with a $13.8 million cash option after a player in Georgia won the jackpot last week and reset the prize pool.  If no winner claims the top prize, the jackpot will continue to roll until the next drawing at 10:59 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 30, when the jackpot will hit an estimated $39 million with a $18.6 million cash option. The winning numbers for Monday's drawing were 21-27-32-48-67 with a Powerball of 17 and the Power Play was 2X. Lottery players have a 1 in&…

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by Zak Failla
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Celebration Of Life Scheduled For One Direction's Liam Payne In Virginia Celebration Of Life Scheduled For One Direction's Liam Payne In Virginia
Celebration Of Life Scheduled For One Direction's Liam Payne In Virginia Fans of One Direction have set up a "celebration of life" event for Liam Payne that will be held in Virginia following his unexpected death. Beginning at 2 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 27, there will be a memorial for the popular singer at Old Mill Park in the 2200 block of Caroline Street in Fredericksburg. Payne, 31, died on Wednesday, Oct. 16 in Argentina after falling from a third-floor balcony at a hotel near Buenos Aires.  It was later determined that he died from internal and external hemorrhages and other traumatic injuries.  Fans planning to attend the celebration of life in Fr…

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by Zak Failla
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Winning Numbers For Saturday, Oct. 26 Powerball Drawing With Estimated $20M Jackpot Winning Numbers For Saturday, Oct. 26 Powerball Drawing With Estimated $20M Jackpot
Winning Numbers For Saturday, Oct. 26 Powerball Drawing With Estimated $20M Jackpot The winning numbers have been announced for the Saturday, Oct. 26 Powerball drawing. The estimated jackpot is $20 million with a $9.5 million cash option after a player in Georgia won the jackpot on Wednesday.  If no winner claims the top prize, the jackpot will continue to roll until the next drawing at 10:59 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 28. The winning numbers for Saturday's drawing were 08-12-40-45-51 with a Powerball of 15 and the Power Play was 2X. Lottery players have a 1 in 292,201,338 chance of winning a Powerball jackpot by matching all five balls plus the Powerball, accor…

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by Zak Failla
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Winning Numbers For Wednesday, Oct. 23 Powerball Drawing With Estimated $478M Jackpot Winning Numbers For Wednesday, Oct. 23 Powerball Drawing With Estimated $478M Jackpot
Winning Numbers For Wednesday, Oct. 23 Powerball Drawing With Estimated $478M Jackpot The winning numbers have been announced for the Wednesday, Oct. 23 Powerball drawing. The estimated jackpot is $478 million with a $230.5 million cash option. If no winner wins the top prize, the jackpot will continue to roll until the next drawing at 10:59 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 26. The winning numbers for Wednesday's drawing were 02-15-27-29-39 with a Powerball of 20 and the Power Play was 2X. Lottery players have a 1 in 292,201,338 chance of winning a Powerball jackpot by matching all five balls plus the Powerball, according to officials. Prizes then range from $1 million to $…

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by Zak Failla
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Winning Numbers For Tuesday, Oct. 22 'Mega Millions' Drawing With Estimated $205M Jackpot Winning Numbers For Tuesday, Oct. 22 'Mega Millions' Drawing With Estimated $205M Jackpot
Winning Numbers For Tuesday, Oct. 22 'Mega Millions' Drawing With Estimated $205M Jackpot The winning numbers have been announced for the Tuesday, Oct. 22 Mega Millions drawing. The estimated jackpot is $205 million with a $96.1 million cash option. The winning numbers are 08-43-48-58-60 with a Mega Ball of 04 and a Megaplier of 3X If no winner wins the top prize, the jackpot will continue to roll until the next drawing at 10:59 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 25.  Lottery players have a 1 in 302,575,350 chance of winning a Mega Millions jackpot by matching all five balls plus the gold Mega Ball, according to officials. Prizes then range from $1 million…

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by Zak Failla
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Winning Numbers For Monday, Oct. 21 Powerball Drawing With Estimated $456 Jackpot Winning Numbers For Monday, Oct. 21 Powerball Drawing With Estimated $456 Jackpot
Winning Numbers For Monday, Oct. 21 Powerball Drawing With Estimated $456 Jackpot The winning numbers have been announced for the Monday, Oct. 21 Powerball drawing. The winning numbers were 01-25-57-62-64 with a Powerball of 15 and the Power Play was 2X. The estimated jackpot is $456 million with a $219.9 million cash option. If no winner wins the top prize, the jackpot will continue to roll until the next drawing at 10:59 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 23, which will have an estimated $478 million jackpot. Lottery players have a 1 in 292,201,338 chance of winning a Powerball jackpot by matching all five balls plus the Powerball, according to officials. Prizes then r…

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by Zak Failla
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Winning Numbers For Saturday, Oct. 19 Powerball Drawing With Estimated $437M Jackpot Winning Numbers For Saturday, Oct. 19 Powerball Drawing With Estimated $437M Jackpot
Winning Numbers For Saturday, Oct. 19 Powerball Drawing With Estimated $437M Jackpot The winning numbers have been announced for the Saturday, Oct. 19 Powerball drawing. The winning numbers were 07-16-19-45-64 with a Powerball of 25 and the Power Play was 3X. The estimated jackpot is $437 million with a $210.7 million cash option. If no winner wins the top prize, the jackpot will continue to roll until the next drawing at 10:59 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 21. Lottery players have a 1 in 292,201,338 chance of winning a Powerball jackpot by matching all five balls plus the Powerball, according to officials. Prizes then range from $1 million to $4, which can be multiplied …

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by Zak Failla
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GIANT-Brand Frozen Waffles Recalled For Possible Listeria Contamination GIANT-Brand Frozen Waffles Recalled For Possible Listeria Contamination
Giant-brand Frozen Waffles Recalled For Possible Listeria Contamination GIANT recalled its store-brand frozen waffles due to the possibility of Listeria contamination. The grocery chain, which is headquartered in Carlisle, Pennsylvania, announced the following recalls on Friday, Oct. 18: Giant-brand Blueberry Waffles, 12.3 OZ, UPC: 068826707394, Codes: Best by 11/8/24-8/30/25. Giant-brand Buttermilk Waffles, 12.3 OZ, UPC: 068826707396, Codes: Best by 12/11/24-9/9/25. Giant-brand Chocolate Chip Waffles, 12.3 OZ, UPC: 068826707398, Codes: Best By 12/16/24-7/27/25. Giant-brand Chocolate Chip Waffles, 29.6 OZ, UPC: 068826715002, Codes: Best By 11/11…

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Winning Numbers For Friday, Oct. 18 'Mega Millions' Drawing With Estimated $185 Jackpot Winning Numbers For Friday, Oct. 18 'Mega Millions' Drawing With Estimated $185 Jackpot
Winning Numbers For Friday, Oct. 18 'Mega Millions' Drawing With Estimated $185 Jackpot The winning numbers have been announced for the Friday, Oct. 18 Mega Millions drawing. The winning numbers were 04-09-26-39-58 with a Mega Ball of 23 and a Megaplier of 4X The estimated jackpot is $205 million with an $97.5 million cash option. If no winner wins the top prize, the jackpot will continue to roll until the next drawing at 10:59 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 22.  Lottery players have a 1 in 302,575,350 chance of winning a Mega Millions jackpot by matching all five balls plus the gold Mega Ball, according to officials. Prizes then range from $1 million to…

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by Zak Failla
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Winning Numbers For Tuesday, Oct. 15 'Mega Millions' Drawing With Estimated $169 Jackpot Winning Numbers For Tuesday, Oct. 15 'Mega Millions' Drawing With Estimated $169 Jackpot
Winning Numbers For Tuesday, Oct. 15 'Mega Millions' Drawing With Estimated $169 Jackpot The winning numbers have been announced for the Tuesday, Oct. 15 Mega Millions drawing. The winning numbers were 22-34-44-54-62 with a Mega Ball of 03 and a Megaplier of 3X The estimated jackpot is $169 million with an $80.7 million cash option. If no winner wins the top prize, the jackpot will continue to roll until the next drawing at 10:59 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 18.  Lottery players have a 1 in 302,575,350 chance of winning a Mega Millions jackpot by matching all five balls plus the gold Mega Ball, according to officials. Prizes then range from $1 million to…

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by Zak Failla
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Winning Numbers For Monday, Oct. 14 Powerball Drawing With Estimated $388 Jackpot Winning Numbers For Monday, Oct. 14 Powerball Drawing With Estimated $388 Jackpot
Winning Numbers For Monday, Oct. 14 Powerball Drawing With Estimated $388 Jackpot The winning numbers have been announced for the Monday, Oct. 14 Powerball drawing. The winning numbers were 14-18-33-64-67 with a Powerball of 14 and the Power Play was 2X. The estimated jackpot is $388 million with a $186.7 million cash option. If no winner wins the top prize, the jackpot will continue to roll until the next drawing at 10:59 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 16. Lottery players have a 1 in 292,201,338 chance of winning a Powerball jackpot by matching all five balls plus the Powerball, according to officials. Prizes then range from $1 million to $4, which can be multiplied…

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by Zak Failla
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Winning Numbers For Wednesday, Oct. 16 Powerball Drawing With Estimated $408 Jackpot Winning Numbers For Wednesday, Oct. 16 Powerball Drawing With Estimated $408 Jackpot
Winning Numbers For Wednesday, Oct. 16 Powerball Drawing With Estimated $408 Jackpot The winning numbers have been announced for the Wednesday, Oct. 16 Powerball drawing. The winning numbers were 04-30-39-44-60 with a Powerball of 11 and the Power Play was 2X. The estimated jackpot is $408 million with a $196.3 million cash option. If no winner wins the top prize, the jackpot will continue to roll until the next drawing at 10:59 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 19. Lottery players have a 1 in 292,201,338 chance of winning a Powerball jackpot by matching all five balls plus the Powerball, according to officials. Prizes then range from $1 million to $4, which can be mul…

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by Zak Failla
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Winning Numbers For Saturday, Oct. 12 Powerball Drawing With Estimated $364M Jackpot Winning Numbers For Saturday, Oct. 12 Powerball Drawing With Estimated $364M Jackpot
Winning Numbers For Saturday, Oct. 12 Powerball Drawing With Estimated $364M Jackpot The winning numbers have been announced for the Saturday, Oct. 12 Powerball drawing. The winning numbers were 05-14-20-41-57 with a Powerball of 06 and the Power Play was 3X. The estimated jackpot is $364 million with a $175.2 million cash option. If no winner wins the top prize, the jackpot will continue to roll until the next drawing at 10:59 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 14. Lottery players have a 1 in 292,201,338 chance of winning a Powerball jackpot by matching all five balls plus the Powerball, according to officials. Prizes then range from $1 million to $4, which can be multiplied …

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by Zak Failla
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Winning Numbers For Friday, Oct. 11 'Mega Millions' Drawing With Estimated $150M Jackpot Winning Numbers For Friday, Oct. 11 'Mega Millions' Drawing With Estimated $150M Jackpot
Winning Numbers For Friday, Oct. 11 'Mega Millions' Drawing With Estimated $150M Jackpot The winning numbers have been announced for the Friday, Oct. 11 Mega Millions drawing. The winning numbers were 03-10-29-52-57 with a Mega Ball of 20 and a Megaplier of 2X The estimated jackpot is $150 million with a $71 million cash option. If no winner wins the top prize, the jackpot will continue to roll until the next drawing at 10:59 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 16.  Lottery players have a 1 in 302,575,350 chance of winning a Mega Millions jackpot by matching all five balls plus the gold Mega Ball, according to officials. Prizes then range from $1 million to $2. 

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by Zak Failla
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Winning Numbers For Wednesday, Oct. 9 Powerball Drawing With Estimated $336M Jackpot Winning Numbers For Wednesday, Oct. 9 Powerball Drawing With Estimated $336M Jackpot
Winning Numbers For Wednesday, Oct. 9 Powerball Drawing With Estimated $336M Jackpot The winning numbers have been announced for the Wednesday, Oct. 9 Powerball drawing. The winning numbers were 25-32-43-53-66 with a Powerball of 10 and the Power Play was 3X. The estimated jackpot is $336 million with a $165.3 million cash option. If no winner wins the top prize, the jackpot will continue to roll until the next drawing at 10:59 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 11. Lottery players have a 1 in 292,201,338 chance of winning a Powerball jackpot by matching all five balls plus the Powerball, according to officials. Prizes then range from $1 million to $4, which can be multiplied by …

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by Zak Failla
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TikTok Is Exploding With Videos About Wealthy DC Millennial On 'Love Is Blind' TikTok Is Exploding With Videos About Wealthy DC Millennial On 'Love Is Blind'
TikTok Is Exploding With Videos About Wealthy DC Millennial On 'Love Is Blind' If there's one thing Leo Braudy wants ladies to know about him, it's that he's rich. Err, wait. That he doesn't want them to know?  The Washington D.C. art dealer who inherited his family's lucrative business stars on Season 7 of Netflix's "Love Is Blind" and does not want women to want him for his money. Or so he says. The 31-year-old, who owns Capital Art Advisory, introduces himself by telling cameras that he is very wealthy, but did not want that to be the reason why someone falls in love with him. Braudy proceeds to spend a great deal of time talking about his money — and hi…

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by Cecilia Levine
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These DMV Cities Are Among Safest In US: New Ranking These DMV Cities Are Among Safest In US: New Ranking
These DMV Cities Are Among Safest In US: New Ranking Some neighborhoods in the DMV region rank among the safest in the United States, according to a newly released report from WalletHub.  Two from Virginia were in the top 10 in the new ranking, with the state boasting five overall, joining two from Maryland and the District of Columbia as the safest cities in America in 2024.  In making their rankings, WalletHub evaluated a variety of "threats to safety," including the possibility of natural disasters, mass shootings, traffic accidents, and other dangers.  “When people think about safety in a city, their minds probably immedia…

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'Bags Of Cash' For Virginia Couple Claiming $500K Lottery Prize 'Bags Of Cash' For Virginia Couple Claiming $500K Lottery Prize
'Bags Of Cash' For Virginia Couple Claiming $500K Lottery Prize Spare change turned into a six-figure cash windfall for a lucky couple who like to play Lottery games when they're running errands. A trip to the NGH Shell in the 11000 block of Main Street in Fairfax landed local resident Rozina Bhatti a $500,000 jackpot after she grabbed a Bags of Cash ticket and scratched her way to the big win. Google Maps street view According to Bhatti, when she and her husband go to a store, they like to play a lottery game with whatever spare change they may have - and that strategy paid off in a big way. The shell-shocked winner claimed her prize this week, simp…

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This Is Virginia's Wealthiest Town, New Report States This Is Virginia's Wealthiest Town, New Report States
This Is Virginia's Wealthiest Town, New Report States Virginia's richest town has an apt name, and longstanding history in the state, according to a new ranking. Stacker.com released a new report regarding the most wealthy towns in the US, and the DC suburb earned top marks for its "peaceful, park-like community filled with amenities and conveniences." The company used the most recent Census Bureau American Community Survey Five-Year Data (as of August) to determine the country's 50 most wealthy towns. Locations were ranked by median household income, with ties broken by the percentage of people annually earning more than $200,000. Any plac…

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Virginia Doctor Can't Believe Eyes After Near $200K Lottery Win Virginia Doctor Can't Believe Eyes After Near $200K Lottery Win
Virginia Doctor Can't Believe Eyes After Near $200K Lottery Win An optometrist could not believe his eyes after winning nearly $200,000 playing a Virginia Lottery game. Fairfax County resident Michael Khalil was seeing double this week after realizing that he won a $194,543 jackpot playing a VIP Ultra ticket he picked up in his spare time. “It feels unbelievable!” he later told Lottery officials. “I never saw myself as a lucky winner!” Lottery officials said that VIP Ultra is on of dozens of online instant games that are playable through the Virginia Lottery app, with an odds of winning even a small prize at 1 in 2.54 chances. The doctor, who spe…

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Netflix Reveals New 'Love Is Blind' Cast Ahead Of Season Premiere Netflix Reveals New 'Love Is Blind' Cast Ahead Of Season Premiere
Netflix Reveals New 'Love Is Blind' Cast Ahead Of Season Premiere Some Washington DC-area residents seeking their perfect match will take their aim with Cupid's arrow as Netflix's "Love Is Blind" Season Seven, set in Washington, DC. Netflix has revealed the love-starved contestants, who will be looking for love in the nation's capital. The show is set to air next month. On the reality show, "singles try to find a match and fall in love — without ever seeing each other face-to-face, as emotional connection attempts to conquer physical attraction," according to Netflix. May the pods never close. Love is Blind Season 7, set in Washington, D.C., is coming…

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Missing 17-Year-Old Cocker Spaniel Saved From Culvert Pipe In Spotsylvania Missing 17-Year-Old Cocker Spaniel Saved From Culvert Pipe In Spotsylvania
Missing 17-Year-Old Cocker Spaniel Saved From Culvert Pipe In Spotsylvania A missing 17-year-old Cocker Spaniel had to be saved from a perilous position by first responders in Spotsylvania after getting caught in a culvert pipe. On Tuesday afternoon, Spotsylvania Court Fire, Rescue and Emergency Management personnel were called to the 12000 block of Grantwood Drive, where there was a dog trapped inside the pipe one day after it was reported missing. Using a pipe inspection camera, first responders were able to confirm that the dog was trapped inside, prompting them to dig out the area in an effort to get closer to the scared dog. Spotsylvania Sheriff's Office O…

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by Zak Failla
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Virginia Ranked Among Top 20 'Happiest States' In US, New Study Found Virginia Ranked Among Top 20 'Happiest States' In US, New Study Found
Virginia Ranked Among Top 20 'Happiest States' In US, New Study Found Don't worry, be happy. Virginia is the 16th happiest state in America, according to a newly released ranking by Wallethub.  To determine where Americans are most satisfied with their lives, researchers keyed in on which states "exhibit the best combination of good economic, emotional, physical and social health."  All 50 states were measured across 30 key metrics, according to WalletHub, including things such as the share of adult depression, number of work hours, and ideal weather. Virginia faired well in two categories, but in the second half in the third:  Emotion and …

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'Love Is Blind' Season Seven Set In DC To Premiere Next Month On Netflix 'Love Is Blind' Season Seven Set In DC To Premiere Next Month On Netflix
'Love Is Blind' Season Seven Set In DC To Premiere Next Month On Netflix Some DMV residents looking for their perfect match will take their aim with Cupid's arrow as Netflix's "Love Is Blind" season seven set in Washington, DC is to premiere next month. On the reality show, "singles try to find a match and fall in love -- without ever seeing each other face-to-face, as emotional connection attempts to conquer physical attraction," according to Netflix. Now, local residents in the region will have their chance to find their significant other.  May the pods never close. Love is Blind Season 7, set in Washington, D.C., is coming OCTOBER 2! pic.twitter…

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Virginia Man Tests Luck, Wins $50K 'Pick 5' Prize On Ticket Sold In Maryland Virginia Man Tests Luck, Wins $50K 'Pick 5' Prize On Ticket Sold In Maryland
Virginia Man Tests Luck, Wins $50K 'Pick 5' Prize On Ticket Sold In Maryland A last-minute stop on a trip home from Maryland landed a Virginia man a five-figure Lottery prize. "I almost didn't buy it," the Accomack County resident mused to Lottery officials while claiming a $50,000 Pick 5 ticket in Baltimore in his return back across state lanes to celebrate his biggest win to date. According to the winner, the "mistake ticket" ended a streak of bad luck. The lucky Lottery player says he was returning to his Eastern Shore home from a Labor Day Weekend visit to Washington, DC, when he decided to stop at River Market in Pocomoke City, one of the last locations b…

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by Zak Failla
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Father Gifts Newly Married Son Winning $1M Virginia Lottery Ticket As Wedding Gift Father Gifts Newly Married Son Winning $1M Virginia Lottery Ticket As Wedding Gift
Father Gifts Newly Married Son Winning $1M Virginia Lottery Ticket As Wedding Gift Aaron Andrews is moving out with his new bride after getting the wedding gift of a lifetime from his father in Virginia. In April, Andrews married his wife and they've been temporarily staying in his father's basement in Prince George's County. Things changed after his father, a self-admitted avid Lottery player, won big on a Cash4Life ticket, and decided to give his son a life-altering gift. After matching the first five winning numbers on the ticket, his father had a choice: $1,000 every week for life, or a one time cash windfall of $1 million. Rather than set himself up with a weekly L…

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by Zak Failla
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Retired US Army Sergeant In Virginia Wins $958K Lottery Jackpot After 21 Years Of Service Retired US Army Sergeant In Virginia Wins $958K Lottery Jackpot After 21 Years Of Service
Retired US Army Sergeant In Virginia Wins $958K Lottery Jackpot After 21 Years Of Service A veteran who served in the Army for more than two decades can retire a little easier after winning a near million dollar Virginia Lottery jackpot. When Chester resident Christopher Leydic - also a veteran lotto player - saw that the Cash 5 with EZ Match game reverted to it's $200,000 starting point, he says he thought to himself "oh, somebody won it" over the weekend. Days later, he realized that he, in fact, was the one who won the $958,740 jackpot on the Saturday, Aug. 17 drawing to reset that jackpot. All from a ticket that was purchased online. “It was unbelievable!” Leydic told…

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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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by Cecilia Levine
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Home Contractor In Virginia Claims $2.2M Lottery Jackpot After String Of Bad Luck Home Contractor In Virginia Claims $2.2M Lottery Jackpot After String Of Bad Luck
Home Contractor In Virginia Claims $2.2M Lottery Jackpot After String Of Bad Luck If at first you don't succeed... A contractor in Virginia is smiling his way to the bank after winning more than $2 million playing a Lottery game online. Woodbridge resident Brent Butler told Lottery officials he was ready to give up after having little luck playing games, though he decided to give it one more try. Good decision. Butler's last shot at Lottery luck landed him a $2,204,371 jackpot playing the Banker's Bonus game on the organization's app on his personal device. He wasn't the only one celebrating the seven-figure windfall. "I can tell you my wife was more happy than me," …

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by Zak Failla
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Here's When To Watch Most Popular Meteor Show Of Year Here's When To Watch Most Popular Meteor Show Of Year
Here's When To Watch Most Popular Meteor Show Of Year The best meteor shower of the year is about to peak. The Perseid meteor shower, marked by swift and bright streaks, frequently leaves long "wakes" of light and color behind as it moves through Earth's atmosphere, according to NASA.  The most significant activity is expected to occur on the night of Sunday, Aug. 11, into the early morning hours of Monday, Aug. 12, and possibly Tuesday, Aug. 13. Perseids are best viewed in the Northern Hemisphere during the pre-dawn hours, though meteors from this shower can be seen as early as 10 p.m. NASA says. EarthSky.com says that "the best t…

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