Welcome to Alexandria Dispatches, a collection of this week's top stories you may have missed in the West End Alexandria and surrounding communities.

West End Alexandria Patch:

Mark Warner Announces He Will Not Run For Governor: Warner says he wants to continue his work in the U.S. Senate.

Council Approves Shell Station Redevelopment: Renovation of a Shell station, located at 5740 Edsall Road, will include new convenience store, carwash and more gas pumps.

West End Artist Gets ‘Personal’ at Torpedo Factory: Suzanne Vigil will have a solo show entitled "Up Close and Too Personal” beginning Dec. 5.

Old Town Alexandria Patch:

Alexandria Police Seeking Help Identifying Larceny Suspects: Two men were involved in the larceny of three Rolex watches from King's Jewelry.

Virginia's High Court to Hear Bus Mart Appeal: City of Alexandria efforts to move the Metro bus mart out of North Old Town slow down over legal issues.

GenOn Dismantles Plant but Company Merger Slows Process: GenOn is aggressively disassembling its plant in North Old Town but must wait for a company merger before making key business decisions.

Pepco Vows to be Good Neighbor, Keep Substation in Old Town: As power company GenOn dismantles its plant in North Old Town, Pepco says it will remain and work on remediation efforts.

Del Ray Patch:

Updated: County Officials Confirm New Whole Foods Proposal: Crystal City BID reports Whole Foods Market is coming but offers few details.

Turkey Trot Runners Encouraged to Pick Up Race Packets Early: Participants are asked to bring two non-perishable food items for donation to ALIVE!

Potomac Yard Metro Balloon Testing to Begin Soon: City continues to plug away on Environmental Impact Study process for three potential station locations.

Annandale Patch:

West Annandale CVS to Open in February 2013: The pharmacy was originally scheduled to open earlier this year in September.

VDOT Adds Last-Minute Improvements to Express Lanes: Measures to more clearly mark entrances for drivers were implemented overnight.