🌱 Buford's Biscuit Moving Locations + Leesburg Business Awards

Hey, everybody! I'm back with your new copy of the Leesburg Patch newsletter, fresh off the presses. Here's all the local news you need to know right now.

But first, today's weather:

Mostly sunny; windy, cooler. High: 55 Low: 30.

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Here are the top three stories in Leesburg today:

1. Buford's Biscuit is moving from its current location on Loudoun Street to a new facility at 7 W. Market St. The popular comfort food restaurant plans to extend its hours at the new location and become more of a sit-down eatery rather than the original fast environment style it has been up to this point. Co-owners Charles Schech and Lauren Barrett hope to continue to provide comfort and joy in the community and contribute to more smiling faces. (Leesburg Patch)
2. The town of Leesburg is accepting applications for the Leesburg Business Awards on May 3; nominations can be made in five categories. Categories include the Community Ambassador Award, The Innovations Award, The New/Expanding Business Award, Arts and Culture Award, and George C. Marshall Award. For the nomination form, award criteria, and tips on submitting competitive nominations, click here. The application deadline is Mar. 6. (Loudoun Now)
3. Loudoun County Public Schools (LCPS) Board Member Brenda L. Sheridan has announced she will not be seeking re-election this coming November. Sheridan has been involved with the LCPS system since 2004, when she joined as a substitute teacher and was appointed to the board in 2011. Sheridan was the board chairwoman in 2021 when the student-on-student sexual assault scandal broke out, as well as the second assault when the student was transferred to another school and assaulted another student in an empty classroom. Faced with many accusations and even death threats, Sheridan plans to leave the school board and Loudoun County completely after 25 years. (Loudoun Times-Mirror)

Today in Leesburg:

• Yappy Hour! At October One Vineyard Wine Tasting Shop (4:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Earlier this week, the Leesburg Police Department joined Loudoun Public Schools and the Williams Center for Wellness & Recovery at Loudoun County High School to discuss opioid and fentanyl awareness with students and their families. If you or someone you know is seeking help with opioid abuse, you can contact the Loudoun County Mental Health, Substance Abuse & Developmental Services at (703) 777-0320. (Leesburg Police Department via Facebook)
• A new School Age program director at the Loudoun County YMCA. Mr. Brendan is taking over, but don't worry, he is familiar with the association as he has worked with the YMCA Reston and in Loudoun for many years within the School Age department. (YMCA Loudoun County via Facebook)
• Interested in reliving the good old days or finding a fun way to be active this spring? Registration for Loudoun Soccer's Spring 2023 Adult League is now officially open, teams and individuals can register to compete in various divisions and formats based on skill and preferences. (Loudoun Soccer via Facebook)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Friday. I'll see you around!

— Sean Peek

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.