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Two people killed, firefighter hurt in Maryland house fire

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Charles County weighs stronger COVID-19 response as cases rise

Charles County weighs tougher COVID-19 restrictions amid rising infections

Md. paintball attacks injure 1; photo of suspect’s vehicle released

Charles County delays bringing students back to classrooms amid rise in COVID-19 cases

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1 dead, 5 injured in crash on US Route 1 in Fairfax County

2 Virginia Metro stations to close on weekends until March

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Stafford Co. Treasurer’s Office closed after positive coronavirus test result

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