TikTok School Threat | Arena Opposition | Confederate Names: VA News

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.

Potomac Yard Arena: Team Owner Launches Website Addressing Opposition

Monumental Sports & Entertainment, the Washington Capitals and Wizards owner part of the arena proposal for Potomac Yard, has launched a website trying to address areas of opposition.

No Casino: VA Senate Bill Eyes Other Location

Sen. Dave Marsden introduced his long-promised casino bill on Wednesday, and it looks like Reston is not where the casino will be built, according to a media report.

• Tysons Casino Location Verified By VA Legislator Who Introduced Bill

Bomb Threat On TikTok Made Against School In Fairfax County: Report

Extra security measures were in place at a high school on Thursday after a bomb threat was made on TikTok.

Driver Who Hit Dog Before Shooting Won't Face Charges: Police

The driver who hit a dog with his vehicle last week has come forward. The owner of the dog shot at the driver following the crash, according to authorities.

Virginia Tech Innovation Campus Moves Opening Date For First Building

The school announced that its first academic building will now open in spring 2025 rather than fall 2024. Virginia Tech cited construction supply chain issues for the delay.

Fire Shuts Down Chick-Fil-A

No injuries were reported in the blaze. On Facebook, the restaurant said it will be closed until further notice.

Animal Abuse Investigation Leads To Arrest: Police

A man was arrested on Friday after beating his dog with a stick and pulling a gun out when his housemates confronted him about the abuse, authorities said.

Child Sexual Abuse Charges Filed Against Band Teacher: Report

Police arrested a band teacher Friday after he traveled 1,500 miles from Texas to have sex with someone he believed was a teenage girl, according to news reports.

Town-By-Town NoVA, DC Snowfall Totals, Bitter Cold Moving In

Winter weather returned to Northern Virginia and DC with the biggest snowfall in more than two years that left many cities covered in 4 to 5 inches of snow by Tuesday morning, and bitter cold soon followed the storm into the state.

Woman Falls 100 Feet To Her Death In VA Cave: Authorities

A woman died last week when authorities said she plummeted 100 feet while hiking inside a Virginia cave.

Confederate Street Renamings Head To Final City Council Review

Renamings of streets with references to Confederate figures will be up for a City Council decision Saturday.

Murder-Suicide Reported In Home, Child Unhurt: Police

Two people suffered fatal gunshot wounds in a murder-suicide at a home, according to police.

City Nominated For Travel + Leisure's Best Cities List In 2024

A Northern Virginia city is once again up for Travel + Leisure's Best Cities in the U.S. list. The award is part of Travel + Leisure's World's Best Awards for 2024.

Fatal Stabbing Of Dog Prompts Arrest: Police

The fatal stabbing of a dog prompted authorities to track down and arrest a man. A farm says the same suspect targeted its horses and killed ducks and a rooster.

Measles Exposure Warning For Travelers At Dulles, Reagan Airports

Travelers who passed through Dulles International Airport and Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport in early January may have been exposed to measles, Virginia health officials said.

Stolen Vehicle With Altered Key Fobs Found

A search of both vehicles found a key reprogramming tool and two reprogrammed key fobs for the stolen vehicle. Auto parts from the stolen vehicle were also found in the search.

Virginia Railway Express Approved Budget Includes Saturday Service

Saturday service and increased fares will be coming to the Virginia Railway Express commuter rail after budget approval last Thursday.

FBI Offers Reward In 1998 Killing Of Sherry Ann Culp

The FBI and local police reaching out to the public, seeking their help on the 26th anniversary of the killing of a woman in the parking lot of her office.