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VIRGINIA — On the weekend, we present a week in review of the top stories and headlines from across Northern Virginia and DC. Here's a roundup of some of the biggest and quirkiest stories across the state. You can also find your local Patch and catch up on those stories by clicking here.
'Treasure Map' Leads VA Police To Buried Fentanyl: Prosecutors
Two Virginia men have pleaded guilty to drug charges after a "treasure map" one created led police to uncover nearly a pound of buried fentanyl.
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Gun Safety Storage Resolution Approved By School Board
As security and gun violence are lingering concerns in schools, the School Board unanimously passed a resolution Tuesday promoting safe gun storage at home.
Driver Charged In Crash Striking Teen, Nearly Missing Students
A driver has been identified and charged in a crash injuring a teen pedestrian and nearly striking students outside a school in October 2023.
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Machete-Wielding Man Arrested After 5-Hour Barricade
Following a five-hour barricade, a wanted man was arrested after he brandished a machete.
Panhandling Discussions To Continue As Supervisors Defer Proposal
Discussions are continuing on how to address panhandling as the Board of County Supervisors deferred action on a funding proposal.
Beagle Brigade Bags Snake Meat In Baggage At Washington Dulles Airport
A 4-year-old beagle working as a detector dog at Washington Dulles International Airport in Virginia discovered two pounds of snake meat inside a traveler’s baggage recently.
Road Rage With Gun, Knife Leads To Charges For 2
Two people are facing charges after a road rage incident escalated.
Killings Of 2 Men Leads To 60-Year Prison Sentence
The 2022 killings of two men have led to a 60-year prison sentence for a man.
Man Dies From Injuries Sustained In Motorcycle Crash: Police
A 20-year-old motorcyclist died from injuries he received during a two-vehicle crash Oct. 3.
$5 Million Endowment To Support American Horticultural Society
The future of the American Horticultural Society and its River Farm headquarters is stronger after the organization's annual gala.
Pedestrian, Parked Cars Struck In DUI Crash
A driver has been charged in a DUI crash where a pedestrian was seriously injured Sunday.
Schools Breaks Ground On Elementary School 19: Release
The new school, set to open in August 2026, will join High School 6 and Elementary School 18 as one of three current construction projects set to address the county’s rapidly growing population.
TSA Stops VA Traveler From Bringing Gun To Reagan National Airport
Transportation Security Administration officers prevented a Virginia man from bringing a loaded handgun and ammunition onto a flight leaving Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport on Monday.
2 School Renaming Committees Appointed By School Board
The process to consider renamings of two schools is continuing, as the school board appointed renaming committees Tuesday.
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