🌱 Jan. 27 Vehicle Crash Death + Fairfax Co. NAACP Raises Money

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Here are the top three stories today in Fairfax City:

1. Fairfax County police announced the death of a victim in a single-vehicle crash in January. The Annandale resident, 27-year-old Bayron Hernandez Castellanos, who was expected to heal from injuries sustained during an alleged drunk driving incident on Jan. 27 has died. He was in the passenger seat of the truck Jamie Hernandez Castellanos was driving when Jamie lost control of the vehicle. (WTOP)
2. The Fairfax County NAACP president launched a GoFundMe campaign for the man killed outside Tysons Corner Center. Last Wednesday, Timothy Johnson of Washington, D.C. stole designer sunglasses and then led police on a chase into the woods. The officers fired shots at him and Johnson died later in the hospital from his injuries. The Fairfax County NAACP launched a fundraiser for burial expenses and to offer some support for Johnson's two children. As of Feb. 27, $1,800 has been raised. (WJLA)
3. A local Fairfax County student just launched a successful candle business. Alejandro Buxton, a 14-year-old from Fairfax County, is making delicious-smelling, pop culture-inspired candles with essential oils and natural ingredients. He's now the youngest leaseholder at Tyson's Corner Center. (FOX 5 DC)

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Today in Fairfax City:

• Make Your Own Traditional Ndebele Dolls Workshop At Art And Design, Gillespie Gallery (1:00 PM)
• Visiting Filmmakers Series: LAMB With Fiilmmaker Yared Zeleke At George Mason University (4:30 PM)
• Spring 2023 Veterans Guitar Workshops, Level I (Virtual) Hosted By Glen McCarthy (7:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Browse this week's newest job openings in Fairfax City. Several industries are now hiring in Fairfax City, including sales, customer service, and real estate. (Fairfax City Patch)
• The Fairfax County Police Department was able to find 12-year-old Justice Burch, who went missing at 4 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 16. (Fairfax County Police Department via Facebook)
• Congratulations Capt. Charles Henderson on reaching 25 years of service with the Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Department! The crew of Tower 424 in Woodlawn were proud to present Capt. Henderson with his plaque on Feb. 25. (Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Department via Facebook)

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About me: Sean Peek is a writer and entrepreneur with a degree in English Literature from Weber State University. Over the years, he has worked as a copywriter, editor, SEO specialist, and marketing director for various digital media companies. He currently co-owns and operates content creation agency Lightning Media Partners.