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Hate-Based Assault Of Woman | Rowdy Teens At Mall | No Toll Lanes Support: VA News
Underground Power Lines | Classified Documents Kept | Public Housing Authority Scandal | Armed Traffic Dispute | Locker Room Trans Dispute
On the weekend, we present a 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.
Man Faces Drug Charges After Fleeing VA State Trooper: Report
A man who eluded a police officer Thursday afternoon was arrested a short time later, following a pursuit by a Virginia State Police trooper, according to authorities.
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Underground Power Line Route Proposed In Golden To Mars Case
County, state and school leaders, along with residents, put out a proposal for a partial underground option for Dominion Energy's Golden to Mars power line projects. The partners urged the data center industry and Dominion Energy to support partial underground routes.
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Rowdy Teens At VA Shopping Mall Prompts Police Response: Reports
A teen girl was pepper sprayed by two other teen girls at the Fashion Centre in Pentagon City, according to police.
Suspensions Paused In School's Transgender Locker Room Investigation
The suspensions of two male students at Loudoun County Public Schools are paused amid the continuing court case over their boys locker room encounter with a transgender student.
Pointing Gun During Traffic Dispute Leads To VA Man's Arrest: Police
A 56-year-old Fairfax man is facing an assault and battery charge after he pointed a firearm at another person during a traffic dispute on Oct. 7, according to City of Fairfax police.
Capital Beltway Toll Lanes Extension Sought For Transportation Plan
A proposal to extend Express Lanes on the Capital Beltway did not win key support from a regional board — at least for this year.
Housing Authority Board Replaced With Emergency City Council Vote
On Wednesday, City Council voted to replace the Redevelopment and Housing Authority's board after scandal rocked the public and affordable housing authority.
Man Who Punched Flight Agent At VA Airport Sentenced
A 54-year-old Maryland who was convicted in July of punching a gate agent at Washington Dulles International Airport was sentenced to two months in prison, according to court documents.
Man Unlawfully Kept Classified Defense Documents, Prosecutors Say
A man who has worked with the U.S. Department of State and Department of Defense is facing a charge over unlawfully keeping national defense documents.
Hate-Related Assault Leads To Arrest: Police
A man was arrested in what police say was a hate-related assault targeting,a 51-year-old woman. Police say the suspect used profanities and derogatory language based on the victim's religion, and also poked her face, leaving marks.
Man Convicted In 1986 Murder Of Woman Sentenced
A 67-year-old man was sentenced on Friday to three life sentences plus 40 years in prison in connection to the 1986 killing of resident Jaqueline Lard, according to reports. The life sentences will be served concurrently.
Banquet Raises $273K For Homeless Day Shelter
In a tribute to a late leader, The Lamb Center presented the inaugural Honorable Gerry Connolly Community Impact Award during its Hope and a Future Banquet — a celebration of faith, service, and transformed lives.
49-Hour Work Week Starting For Firefighters, Union Says
Firefighters are starting to implement the new 49-hour work week, reducing the time on the job for the first responders.
Early Bird Candidate Enters Braddock School Board Race
Even though a special election hasn't been scheduled to choose the next Braddock District representative to the School Board, a candidate has already declared his intention to run if such a race is scheduled.
Grad Finishes First In 2025 Army Ten-Miler In DC
A graduate of the high school was the Overall Female finisher at the 41st Army Ten-Miler, which took place Sunday in Washington, D.C.
Truck Driver Dies In Crash: Police
A truck driver died in a fatal crash, according to police.
Smithsonian Museums, National Zoo Close As Shutdown Continues
With no end in sight for the government shutdown, visitors and residents of the nation's capital cannot visit the Smithsonian museums or the National Zoo.
Free Roof for the Holidays Nominations Sought For 2025 Program
Roofing company DryHome Roofing and Siding is launching its annual holiday giveaway of a free roof.
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