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VIRGINIA— 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.
Husband In Au Pair Double Murder Refutes Police Evidence
A Herndon man accused of killing his wife and a man lured to their home was in court Thursday to argue that Fairfax County Police transferred a detective who worked on the case and may have evidence that refutes some evidence in the murder case.
Hobby Lobby Sexual Assault Of 80-Year-Old Woman Reported
An 80-year-old woman was sexually assaulted at a Hobby Lobby store, according to police.
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ICE Makes Arrests At Courthouse, Advocates Speak Out
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement arrested two men inside the courthouse on Tuesday, prompting backlash from an immigrant advocacy group.
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George Mason University Facing Federal Civil Rights Investigation
The U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights is investigating George Mason University over alleged civil rights violations in the school's hiring practices, expanding a national campaign against diversity policies to Virginia’s largest public university.
Officer Charged In Stalking Case: Police
A police officer has been arrested and charged in a case involving stalking and misuse of the criminal database.
Home Explosion Trial Begins
A jury trial is starting for a former employee of a propane company tied to a February 2024 home explosion that killed a firefighter.
Person Rescued From Potomac In Life-Threatening Condition
A person was rescued overnight from the Potomac River but suffered life-threatening injuries, according to authorities.
Suspect In Road Rage-Fueled Shooting Sought By VA State Police
Virginia State Police are asking the public's help in identifying a suspect in a June 11 road-rage incident that ended with a shooting on the shoulder of the highway, according to authorities.
Republican Office Vandalized On July 4
A local Republican Party headquarters was vandalized on the night of July 4, according to the local political party.
2 Killed In Capital Beltway Express Lanes Head-On Crash
Two people were killed in a head-on crash involving a vehicle in the wrong direction on the Capital Beltway Express Lanes Sunday, according to Virginia State Police.
Changes To Where Firearms Are Allowed Under Review In Fairfax City
City Council voted unanimously at its Tuesday night meeting to hold a public hearing in September to consider amendments to the city’s firearms ordinance.
Midnight Meeting Of Fox, Flying Squirrel In Fairfax Caught On Video
An early morning encounter between a fox and a flying squirrel was recorded Monday by a Ring camera, as it visited the home of a Patch reporter.
Hikes To Benefit Texas Flood Relief Sought By Teen
A teen is leading an effort to organize youth-led hikes with donations to benefit Camp Mystic and other victims of the flooding in central Texas.
Travel + Leisure Best Cities In The U.S. List Ranks City 5th
Travel + Leisure ranks a Northern Virginia city among the likes of New Orleans, Honolulu, Boston and New York on its best U.S. cities list.
Homicide At Bar Leads To Guilty Plea: Prosecutors
A homicide at a sports bar and hookah lounge led to a guilty plea Monday, according to the Commonwealth's Attorney's office.
Cake4Kids Approaches 10,000th Cake Delivery For NoVA Kids
During birthdays and other celebrations, families facing financial struggles still want their children to have the joy of a cake. That's where Cake4Kids come in.
$108M In VA Education Funding Paused By Trump Administration: See Impacted Programs
The Trump administration is withholding more than $6 billion in funding already appropriated by Congress that could affect after-school, student support, teacher training, English language, adult literacy and other education programs in Virginia.
Major Change May Be Coming To Airport Security In Virginia
Passengers flying out of Reagan National Airport, Dulles International Airport and other U.S. airports will no longer have to take off their shoes when going through Transportation Security Administration security checkpoints, Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem said at a news conference Tuesday.
11 Killed In VA Crashes Over July 4, 2025 Holiday
Eleven people died in nine crashes on Virginia roads over the Fourth of July holiday weekend, Virginia State Police said. The accidents happened between July 3 and 6.
VA Governor's Family Rescued From Deadly TX Flooding
One of the people safely evacuated from the flash flooding that devastated the Hill Country region of Texas is Virginia First Lady Suzanne Youngkin. At least 119 people have been confirmed dead, and more than 160 are still missing, authorities said Wednesday.
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