Molotov Cocktail Threat | Trump Blasts Jay Jones | DC Airport Changes After Reagan Crash: VA Weekend

We've rounded up the stories you may have missed over the weekend to prepare you for the week ahead.

The FAA has made changes to improve air safety at three Washington, D.C., area airports in the wake of the January midair collision at Reagan National Airport. And a state delegate's daughter died from sickle cell disease, while President Trump called on Jay Jones to drop out of the Virginia attorney general's race.

Plus, a Molotov cocktail was found at an area cathedral, an explosion blew off manhole covers, and a school employee is charged with assaulting a student.

Here are some of the top stories from the weekend you may have missed in Virginia:

Explosion Under Investigation In Loudoun County: Authorities

Authorities are investigating a reported explosion that occurred early Sunday morning in Leesburg. Loudon County Fire and Rescue arrived to find several dislodged manhole covers with light smoke in the area.

Man With Molotov Cocktail Arrested At Cathedral Before Red Mass, Police

A New Jersey man was arrested Sunday morning after Metropolitan Police said he was found at St. Matthew’s Cathedral in Washington, D.C., where the Red Mass was set to be celebrated for the U.S. Supreme Court.

Trump Joins VA Republicans Urging Jay Jones To Drop Out Of AG Race

President Donald Trump has joined state Republicans in demanding Jay Jones drop out of the attorney general's race in Virginia after 2022 texts about Hitler and race surfaced.

Driver Killed, 2 Others Injured In Hayfield Area Crash: Police

Fairfax County Police are investigating a fatal crash at Jeff Todd Way that killed a driver and injured others.

FAA Unveils Permanent Changes After Deadly DC Midair Collision

The Federal Aviation Administration has embraced new safety measures in the wake of a midair crash that killed 67 people near Reagan National Airport earlier this year. The measures include changes to helicopter zones at Washington Dulles International Airport and Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport.

Del. Candi King's Daughter Dies After Sickle Cell Disease Battle

The daughter of a Virginia delegate who represents parts of Prince William and Stafford counties has died. Del. Candi Mundon King's daughter, Candis King, died after a battle with sickle cell disease over the weekend.

Assault Charge Levied Against Fairfax City School Employee: Police

A 43-year-old instructional assistant at an elementary school in the City of Fairfax is facing an assault charge for an incident involving a student that occurred last month during a physical education class, according to police.

National Gallery Of Art Closed Due To Federal Government Shutdown

As the federal government shutdown stretches into week 2, one popular tourist destination has now closed because of the lack of funding. The National Gallery of Art is temporarily closed.

Winner Declared In Democratic Firehouse Primary For Braddock Supervisor

Braddock District School Board Member Rachna Sizemore Heizer won the Fairfax County Democratic Committee's firehouse primary, with 2,501 votes or 60 percent of the votes cast on the first ballot. When incumbent Supervisor James Walkinshaw won the congressional seat held by the late U.S. Rep. Gerry Connolly, Walkinshaw's seat on the Fairfax Board of Supervisors became vacant.

Department Fundraises To Save Antique Fire Engine For Santa Run

Before the Santa Run season, the Vienna Volunteer Fire Department is seeking community help to save its antique fire engine. A fundraising campaign for $50,000 was launched to support repairs for the 1946 vehicle.