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Project underway to remove red light from Route 7
When it’s completed in three years, the new Route 7 overpass is supposed to speed up commutes and cut down crashes.
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Indoor skydive center takes flight in Loudoun
Thrill-seekers looking for an alternative to leaping from an airplane will soon be able to fly in a more controlled environment when an iFly center opens in Ashburn in 2016.
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Local road rage incident goes viral
WASHINGTON — An incident involving a profanity-laced tirade on the side of the road in Sterling, Virginia, has gone viral, being viewed more than 100,000 times online. The driver of a Jeep is caught on…
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When $300M is just not enough money for transportation projects
WASHINGTON — You’d think $300 million would be a lot of money, but for the Northern Virginia Transportation Authority, it just scratches the surface. When the General Assembly passed a law to increase taxes to…
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Loudoun Co. set to open mental health crisis center
ARLINGTON, Va. — As more law enforcement officers across Northern Virginia are trained to deescalate situations and better handle responses to calls related to people facing mental health crises, Loudoun County is set to open its…
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Universal full-day kindergarten proposed for Loudoun County
WASHINGTON — Loudoun County is the only school district in the D.C. area that does not offer universal full-day kindergarten, and the superintendent wants to change that. Superintendent Eric Williams wants half of all Loudoun County students…
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Police issue safety tips after Loudoun Co. runner attacks
LEESBURG, Va. — After two women were attacked while running this week in Loudoun County, officials are offering some tips to help runners stay safe while out on the road. The most important tip Leesburg…
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Woman runner tackled in assault in Lansdowne area
WASHINGTON — A man tackled a woman who was running in the Lansdowne area of Loudoun County, according to the Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office. The attack happened around 5:45 a.m. Thursday in the area of Riverside Parkway…
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Replacement appointed after Loudoun County supervisor’s arrest
WASHINGTON — Loudoun County Supervisor Shawn Williams recently resigned after he was arrested on charges of simple assault and unlawful entry. At a special meeting on Monday night, a replacement was picked to serve out…
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Man charged with sexually assaulting child at Va. home day care
WASHINGTON — A Sterling, Virginia, man has been charged with sexually assaulting a child at an in-home day care, according to the Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office. According to the sheriff’s office, Juan Alejandro Rodriguez, 52,…
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Loudoun County supervisor Shawn Williams apologizes, cites ‘alcohol abuse’
UPDATE: Sept. 9, 2015, 10:30 a.m. Shawn Williams was released on $2,500 personal recognizance bond Sunday. His trial has been set for November 19, in Loudoun County District Court. EARLIER: Sept. 7, 2015, 12:40 p.m. WASHINGTON…
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3 charged in connection with Sterling teen’s death appear in court
WASHINGTON — All three people charged in connection with the shooting death of Park View High School student Danny Centeno Miranda appeared in Loudoun County courtrooms Tuesday. The 17-year-old charged with second-degree murder for the…
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Loudoun Co. board accepts applications for vacant Broad Run seat
WASHINGTON — The Loudoun County Board of Supervisors is looking for a few good candidates to fill the post vacated by Shawn Williams following his weekend arrest. The board plans to appoint a new member…
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Loudoun County Supervisor Shawn Williams resigns after assault
WASHINGTON — Loudoun County Supervisor Shawn Williams has resigned his position. Loudoun County officials made the announcement Sunday after Williams was arrested on misdemeanor charges of simple assault and unlawful entry Sunday morning. Loudoun County Sheriff’s deputies…
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Teen killed in Loudoun Co. shooting identified, three in custody
WASHINGTON – Detectives from the Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office announced Saturday morning that they have one juvenile and two adults in custody in connection with the killing of a Sterling high school student Friday morning.…
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