Faulty lithium-ion battery to blame for Loudoun County house fire, officials say

Loudoun County Fire and Rescue officials say a faulty lithium-ion battery inside a toy remote control car is to blame for a house fire in Aldie that caused nearly a million dollars in damage.

Loudoun County group funds scholarship in Breonna Taylor's honor

A Loudoun County community is coming together to honor the life of Breonna Taylor by giving back to young African American women who are pursuing careers in public service, much like Taylor was doing as an EMT. 

Loudoun Co. private school previews plan to reopen for in-person learning

FOX 5 is getting an inside look at a Loudoun County private school planning to reopen for in-person learning this fall as demand is increasing for families who want a physical option.

Loudoun County’s ‘Silent Sentinel’ statue removed

Workers have taken down the “Silent Sentinel” statue of a Confederate soldier that has stood outside the Loudoun County courthouse for more than a century.

Effort underway to help Black-owned businesses in Loudoun County

A new website is making waves in Loudoun County, introducing shoppers to support Black or minority-owned businesses.

Loudoun County Sheriff blasts 'reckless' plan to create new county police department

Loudoun County Sheriff Mike Chapman is fighting back against a proposal to create a new countywide police department that would assume many sheriffs' duties, and leave the sheriff's selection in the hands of county supervisors.

Loudoun County to remove Confederate monument

Another Virginia Confederate monument has been targeted for removal - this time, in Loudoun County.

Loudoun County votes on recommendation of Redskins name change

There’s a long list of groups calling on the Washington Redskins to change their name. It includes major sponsors, former players, and soon, it may include the county that’s home to the team’s headquarters too.

Loudoun County health officials see spike in positive COVID-19 cases in teens, young adults

Loudoun County health officials are reporting an increase in positive COVID-19 test over the last week among teens and young adults in the age groups from 10 to 19 years old and from 20 to 29 years old.

Redskins removing ex-owner George Preston Marshall from Ring of Fame

The Washington Redskins are removing former owner George Preston Marshall from their Ring of Fame and striking all references to him on their website.

Loudoun County school district parents protest reopening plans

More reaction from some fed up parents in Northern Virginia who are protesting Loudoun County Public Schools’ tentative reopening plan that could have students returning to school for a couple days a week and distance learning the rest.

Calls for Loudoun County treasurer to resign after racially insensitive Facebook post

Calls for Loudoun County treasurer Roger Zurn to resign are growing louder after he posted a racially insensitive post on his personal Facebook page earlier this week -- and it's not the first time he has shared offensive posts.

Fox 5 Zip Trip Leesburg: Taste of Echelon Wine Bar
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Aimee Henkle, the owner of Echelon Wine Bar in Leesburg, joins Fox 5 DC for the Taste of Leesburg segment in today's ZIp Trip.

Loudoun County Public Schools reports uptick in COVID-19 cases

Over the weekend, Loudoun County Public schools announced five different staff members have tested positive with the coronavirus.