Police: Father arrested after 4-year-old finds gun, shoots himself in the leg
A Dumfries man is facing charges after his 4-year-old son found a gun in a closet in his home and shot himself in the leg, according to police.
On Soapstone, Crime Pays (in Paint)
While perusing the Face Books, somewhere between a post from someone we sat next to one time in a grade school assembly and a 1,000-word rant about a restaurant visit gone bad, we noticed that an intrepid member of the Reston Herndon Community Group posted this lovely cellular telephone photo of the Soapstone 7-11, which … Continued
Knight scores on 58-yard run as No. 21 James Madison rallies to beat Washington State 24-20
HARRISONBURG, Va. (AP) — Wayne Knight’s 58-yard touchdown run in the fourth quarter put No. 21 James Madison ahead to stay and the Dukes beat Washington State 24-20 on Saturday.
Three Loudoun football teams advance to regional finals
The matchups are set for the championship games in the Virginia High School League Class 4, Region C and Class 5, Region D football playoffs.
Revenge-minded North Stafford eliminates Battlefield in region semifinals
The Battlefield High football team fell to visiting North Stafford 21-6 in the Class 6 Region B semifinals, ending its season in the same round as last year.
County water rates set to rise on Jan 1
Loudoun Water will raise its water and sewer rates for residential and commercial customers at the beginning of 2026. It’s the second of three 7% rate increases, the first of which came in January of this year.
Riverside surges past Kellam in 4 sets to repeat as Virginia Class 5 volleyball champions
The Riverside Rams won 35 consecutive sets leading up to the 2025 Virginia Class 5 volleyball tournament championship match Nov. 22 at Virginia State University in Petersburg.
Carving Out Safe Travels: Thanksgiving Safety Tips From FCPD
Fairfax County, VA – As families prepare to celebrate Thanksgiving, we expect heavier traffic, busy travel corridors, and more activity across our community. Whether you’re hitting the road, hosting loved ones, or heading out the night before Thanksgiving, here are key safety reminders to help keep everyone safe. On the Roads: Expect Heavier Traffic Thanksgiving … Continued
Manassas officials detail 'incredible discovery' related to historic school for Black students
Manassas city officials recently made a “really incredible discovery” related to the former Manassas Industrial School and the evolution of its facilities.