Trump Vows to Upgrade Dulles

The Department of Transportation announced it is launching an initiative to explore revitalizing Washington Dulles International Airport after President Trump promised that the federal government would “rebuild” the facility.

“It should be a great airport, and it’s not a good airport at all,” Trump said during a cabinet meeting covered by reporters. “It’s a terrible airport.“

Dulles is already undergoing a $7 billion upgrade. “We look forward to seeing the results of the U.S. Department of Transportation’s request for information and working collaboratively with the administration,” the Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority said in a statement.

Dulles Airport handled 27.25 million passengers last year, the highest number of travelers it has ever had.

Memorial Held for Fallen Corrections Officer

The Virginia Department of Corrections held a memorial service for Master Corrections Officer Jeremy Hall, who was killed when he was attacked by an inmate at River North Correctional Center on Nov. 17.

“Jeremy Lewis Hall lived as a protector, a craftsman, a husband, a father, and a friend,” Virginia Department of Corrections Director Chadwick Dotson said. “He gave his full measure of devotion in the service of others.”

His widow, Dawn Hall, added that “Anyone who knew Jeremy knew he was a light everywhere he went.“

Hall was the first Virginia correctional officer to be killed by an inmate since 1975.

Drunk Raccoon Trashes Liquor Store

A masked intruder ransacked an Alcoholic Beverage Control store in Ashland last week, but he didn’t make a clean getaway.

The culprit—a raccoon—smashed various liquor bottles and sampled the contents. The animal made it as far as the ABC store’s bathroom before passing out on the floor near a commode.

A Hanover Animal Protection officer “secured our masked bandit and transported him back to the shelter to sober up before questioning,” a spokesperson quipped.

The raccoon was released unharmed after it dried out.

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➤ Statewide: Commonwealth shoppers plan to spend 5% less on Christmas this year than last, according to a survey from Roanoke College. Virginians said they would spend about $1,000 each this holiday season. (More)

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➤ Virginia Tech flipped another recruit from Penn State—four-star offensive lineman Benjamin Eziuka. “The Hokies are back, in Coach Franklin we trust,” Eziuka said on social media. (More)

➤ Fifteen UVA players were named to the ACC All-Conference football team, including running back J’Mari Taylor. (Details)

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➤ Fairfax County leaders want the region to invest in infrastructure to boost its tourism profile. Visitors contributed $3.9 billion in economic activity to the county last year. (More)

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Wednesday’s Results:

Have you bet on a sporting event this year? 

1. Yes: 37%
2. No: 63%

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