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Hot Weather, a Low Voter Turnout on Election Day and the Number of the Day

Plus, the Battle of Lake Erie and Fairfax Station arrests.

It’s Tuesday, Sept. 10. Here are five things you need to know. Tell us what we need to know on the Patch message board!

1. The weather today will begin cool and foggy but will end up hot and sunny with a high near 90.

2. You Said It: “For Governor I will vote for a man who actually lives here, works here, raised his family here, Ken Cuccinelli!” A reader responds to our question about whether you’ll be voting this November. Estimates suggest a poor voter turnout for the statewide election.

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3. ICYMI: Here’s the weekly arrest listing in Fairfax Station.

4. Number of the Day: 5 (or 5S, to be exact). Rumors are swirling about the latest announcement today from Apple. Among the rumors a slick new iPhone device that may include fingerprint identification technology.

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5. Today…in History: On Sept. 10, 1813, U.S. forces defeat the British in the Battle of Lake Erie, an important point in the War of 1812. Tall ships recently re-enacted the battle.

Have an awesome day! 


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