2 indicted LCPS officials appear in court

Former Loudoun County Public Schools Superintendent Scott Ziegler and suspended longtime spokesman Wayde Byard made their first court appearances in Leesburg Tuesday. 

Loudoun County school officials indicted amid student sexual assault investigation

Two Loudoun County Public School officials have been indicted by a special grand jury investigating the mishandling of multiple sexual assaults in Loudoun County high schools as fallout on how the district handled two sexual assaults by the same student continues.

Former priest pleads guilty in decades-old sexual assault with minor

A former priest in northern Virginia pleaded guilty Monday to sexually assaulting a 14-year-old boy more than 35 years ago.

Loudoun County to study the impact of segregation

The Loudoun County Board of Supervisors approved a plan on Tuesday to study the county’s history of segregated schools. 

LCPS School Board appoints interim superintendent at emergency meeting

Loudoun County school board members are holding a meeting Thursday where they announced the appointment of Dr. Daniel Smith as acting superintendent. 

Virginia Supreme Court reinstates Loudoun prosecutor removed by judge

The Virginia Supreme Court reinstated Loudoun County Commonwealth’s Attorney Buta Biberaj on a criminal burglary case Thursday after a judge removed her when he was dissatisfied with a plea deal her office reached.

Assailant’s mother reacts to LCPS Special Grand Jury report

FOX 5 spoke exclusively with the mother of the student who was found guilty of raping and sexually assaulting two girls at two different high schools in Loudoun County last year.

Former LCPS Superintendent Scott Ziegler will be paid full salary for next year after fired by board

Former Loudoun County Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Scott Ziegler will be paid his full salary for the next year after he was fired following the release of a scathing grand jury report on how the district handled two sexual assaults by the same student.

LCPS Superintendent Scott Ziegler fired by school board

The grand jury report revealed Monday that the school district looked out for its own interests instead of what was best for the students. It outlined how the school system “failed at every juncture."

What to do for fun this holiday season in Loudoun County

The holiday season is in full swing and FOX 5 has your guide to the best attractions and events taking place in Loudoun County to celebrate!

Tanker truck overturns spilling fuel, creating gridlock in Ashburn area

An overturned tanker truck carrying 8,000 gallons of fuel caused major delays for commuters Wednesday morning in the Ashburn area of Virginia.

Loudoun Co. School Board votes on sexually explicit materials policy

The Loudoun County School Board voted 7 - 2 Tuesday to keep parents in the loop about sexually explicit materials in the classroom.

Ashburn daycare employee arrested, charged with abusing an infant

An employee at a daycare center in Ashburn was arrested and charged with child abuse after authorities found an infant nearly dead in her care. 

Metrorail Silver Line extension marks first full day of service Wednesday

Wednesday marks the first full day of service for Metrorail's new Silver Line extension that connects Dulles International Airport and the suburbs of Loudoun County to the D.C. region's mass transit system.