School Threats | Data Center Opposition | Lead On Missing Mom: 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.

School Threat Leads To Charges For 12-Year-Old

A 12-year-old girl was identified as the source of a social media threat against a school, police say.

• School Threat On Social Media Investigated At School District

Police Ask For Public's Help In Missing Mamta Kafle Bhatt Case

Authorities are asking for the public's help in the ongoing case of missing Manassas Park mother Mamta Kafle Bhatt, whose husband is facing charges in connection with her disappearance.

• Missing Wife Mamta Kafle Bhatt 'Still Alive,' Attorney Claims: Report

Judge Delays Trial For Accused Shopping Cart Killer: Report

A judge this week postponed the murder trial of Anthony Eugene Robinson, the alleged "Shopping Cart Killer" who is linked to the deaths of five women in Virginia and Washington, D.C.

Students Surprise Janitor With Dream Car: Video

Francis Apraku fell to the ground in disbelief when he first saw the sparking red Jeep complete with a bow. "This my car?" the high school janitor asked students with tears in his eyes. Yes, replied the students who made it happen.

Last 3 Homeless Encampment Residents Find Housing

Three seniors who were about to have their homes taken away from them by the county have gotten a reprieve thanks to the generosity of a community member and the dogged efforts of a team of local organizations.

County's New Data Center Standards Approved By Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors approved a zoning ordinance amendment with stricter data center standards on Tuesday. However, one neighborhood raised concerns that the new standards won't apply to a pending data center proposal near homes.

Indecent Exposure, Assault Charges Filed Against Man: Police

A 49-year-old man is facing multiple charges, including indecent exposure, for an incident that occurred off of Columbia Pike.

Abduction Charge Filed Against 54-Year-Old Man: Police

A 54-year-old man was held on a secure bond at the Fairfax County Adult Detention Center, where he was charged with abduction, according to police.

• Girl's Abduction On Way To School Leads To Arrest

School Renaming Committees To Be Formed For 2 Schools

After the School Board voted in June to consider nine school renamings, the first two schools are getting renaming committees.

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