Venomous Caterpillar Sightings Pester Virginia | Patch PM

Mount Vernon VA

13 October, 2020

5:42 PM

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Here are some of the share-worthy stories from Virginia and DC Patches to talk about tonight: 'Wig-Wearing' Caterpillars With Venomous Sting Found In Virginia Don't try picking up a long-haired caterpillar you might see in your backyard in Virginia. They're easy to spot. The caterpillars look like they are wearing a wig. VA Elections Portal Back Up, Last Day For Voter Registration The Virginia Department of Elections' online portal for voter registration and other voter tools was down for much of Tuesday, the last day to register to vote or update an address for the Nov. 3 election. Some officials have called for a voter registration deadline extension, but Virginia's governor has indicated he doesn't have the authority to issue an extension. VA Governor Credits Lack Of Spread Among Staff To Mask-Wearing Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam was cleared to hold in-person meetings Monday after spending 18 days in isolation due to a positive test for the coronavirus that caused minor symptoms in the governor. Both Northam and his wife — Pamela Northam — tested positive for the coronavirus on Sept. 25, a day after a worker in the governor's mansion received a positive test after showing symptoms. VA Governor Mentioned As Target In Kidnapping Plot Testimony Gov. Ralph Northam has been mentioned as a possible target in a federal court hearing on Tuesday for the men accused in a plot to kidnap Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer. Women's March Calls On Town Residents To Rise Up For Their Rights A trio of local women are calling on Herndon residents to rise up for their rights and take part in the Herndon Women's March Saturday afternoon. Trump Sign Set On Fire, Damages Fence In Leesburg: Police A Leesburg police officer found a campaign sign for President Donald Trump on fire in front of a house Friday night, the department said Tuesday. Also Worth a Look Today 10 NoVA/DC Spooky Haunts To Visit This OctoberVA, DC Heroes: Help Patch Recognize Those Making A DifferenceHealth District To Offer Drive-Thru Flu Shots In Caroline CountyMary Washington Students Follow Rules As City Flouts ProtocolsPolice Charge 12 In Connection With 4 Killings In Prince WilliamLeesburg Police Seek Public's Help In Ida Lee Assault, TheftLoudoun Voter Guide 2020: Deadlines, Candidates, How To VoteVideo Released After Shooting In Bailey's CrossroadsMissing Teen Sought In Burke: PolicePhased Return For Some Students To Be Recommended In AlexandriaFairfax County Community Centers Reopen By ReservationOpinion: Wheelock's Mythical Grand ParkMan Flees Scene After Crashing Stolen Vehicle: DC PoliceArlington Restaurant Inspections: 15 Violations At 10 LocationsNortheast Man Charged In Double Homicide: DC Police2 DC Men Accused In Vehicle-Related Property CrimesDC Coronavirus Update: No Additional Deaths; 46 New CasesDrug Take Back Event Planned By Vienna Police In October Across America Amy Coney Barrett Supreme Court Confirmation Hearing: LivestreamCA Fires: NorCal Braces For Red Flag Warnings; 4.1M Acres BurnIn Tweets, Pritzker Proposes Trump Train Trip Through IllinoisFamily Of Man With Down Syndrome Stunned By Police InterrogationPhoenix Among Cities Bouncing Back Fast From Coronavirus: Study