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VIRGINIA— On the weekend, we present a week in review of the top stories and headlines from across Virginia. Here's a roundup of some of the biggest stories across the state. You can also find your local Patch and catch up on those stories by clicking here.

Locker Room Incident At School Prompts VA Attorney Probe

Virginia's attorney general will investigate Loudoun County Public Schools after a report of an incident in a boys locker room associated with the transgender bathroom policy. LCPS countered that a media report on the incident had "false and misleading information."

High School Senior Killed, 2nd Teen Shot In Robbery: Reports

A high school senior who was scheduled to graduate later this month was killed early Saturday morning in an apparent robbery at a home, according to reports. A second teenager was also shot.

• Murder Charge Filed In Fatal Shooting Of HS Student

Home Burglaries Targeting Indian, Jewish Residents Lead To Sentence

Home burglaries involving treasured family heirlooms from Indian and Jewish families led to a sentence.

Project To Address I-95 Bottleneck Begins Construction

A project to address an area of Interstate 95 experiencing frequent bottlenecks is kicking off construction.

Trump Motorcade Visits Spark Traffic Concerns

Since President Donald Trump returned to office in January, visits to his golf club have become more frequent. Some residents have been taken aback by the traffic standstills as the presidential motorcade passes through.

County Supervisor Announces Bid For Connolly's Seat In Congress

Supervisor James Walkinshaw (D-Braddock) said Tuesday he plans to run for the 11th District congressional seat in 2027.

Man Expecting Sex With 6-Year-Old Arrested In Sting Operation

A 35-year-old man was arrested as part of an undercover operation after he traveled to Washington, D.C., to engage in sexual contact with what he believed to be a 6-year-old girl, according to authorities.

Fentanyl Distribution Leads To Alexandria Man's Sentence

A man was sentenced last week for his role in fentanyl distributions, federal prosecutors say. He was arrested on separate charges from a confrontation with a gun threatening two women.

Meals Tax, Lower Real Estate Tax In Supervisors' Budget

There won't be a higher real estate tax rate in the final county budget, but a new tax will provide the county with a new revenue source.

• $290M Budget, Tax Rate Approved By City Council After 2 Votes

Delivery Driver Injured In I-66 Motorcycle Crash Seeks Witnesses

A law firm representing an Uber Eats driver who was injured during a fatal motorcycle crash is seeking information from anyone who may have witnessed the collision that occurred April 27 on I-66.

Man Exposes Himself Inside Department Store

An indecent exposure in a store Sunday has police searching for a suspect.

NoVA Airports See Record-Breaking Number Of Travelers In April

A record number of travelers passed through Transportation Security Administration checkpoints at Washington, D.C.’s two airports during the month of April, federal officials said.