Nice Weather, Ken Cuccinelli’s Gifts and the Number of the Day

It’s Friday Aug. 2. Here are five things you need to know. Tell us what we need to know on the Patch message board!

1. The weather today in Lorton will be mostly sunny with a high temp of 85 and a low of around 67. You can find your local forecast by using the search bar here.

2. You Said It: “Least productive? Thank goodness.” A reader responding to Congressman Gerry Connolly’s (D-11th) recent comments on the current Congress being least productive in recent history. The reader continued: “As dysfunctional as our Congress is, the less they do, the better for now.”

3. ICYMI: This cool photo of standing water in Lorton was taken with an iPhone4.  

4. Number of the Day: $18,000. That’s how much in gifts Republican gubernatorial candidate Ken Cuccinelli received from Star Scientific CEO Jonnie Williams. Under heavy pressure, Gov. Bob McDonnell is reimbursing Williams for several controversial gifts Williams has given his family. Cuccinelli told reporters Wednesday that he isn’t going to do the same. “There are some bells you can’t unring,” Cuccinelli said.

5. Rate this Business: Fireside Grill at 9000 Lorton Station Blvd. Like this restaurant? Give it a great review on Patch!