Cash, guns, fentanyl seized in Fairfax County over end of summer

Thousands in cash, piles of fentanyl and opiate pills, and several handguns were seized by Fairfax County detectives over the end of the summer, officials say.

Ammunition found hidden in bathroom ceiling at Culpeper County High, school officials say

A "stay-in-place" order was issued at Culpeper County High School Wednesday morning after a staff member found a box of ammunition in the ceiling of a bathroom, school officials say. 

Former LCPS Superintendent requests all three misdemeanor indictments be dropped

The Defense Attorney for the former Loudoun County superintendent Dr. Scott Ziegler filed a motion requesting all three of his misdemeanor indictments be dismissed.

Arlington County opens housing voucher waitlist lottery for first time in over a decade

Arlington opened the waitlist for its housing voucher lottery Wednesday. It’s the first time since 2012 that county residents have a chance to apply for the federally-funded rent subsidy program. 

1 of 4 men involved in a Manassas mob assault arrested

Authorities have arrested and charged one adult man for his involvement in a mob attack in Manassas.

Shenandoah National Park fire 60% contained, park officials say

Mop-up efforts are underway as firefighters continue to battle a blaze that has been burning for days in Shenandoah National Park. 

Alexandria school leaders monitoring COVID cases; taking guidance from CDC

The CDC is recommending everyone – six months and older – get the new COVID-19 vaccine that’s expected to be available this Thursday. 

Virginia ABC introduces text alerts for limited-edition liquor drops

Virginia's Alcoholic Beverage Control Authority is launching a new text messaging system for limited availability products.

2 Woodbridge women charged with assault by mob after brutal parking lot attack

A pair of Woodbridge women are now behind bars after police say they robbed a victim in a residential area and assaulted her in a nearby parking lot. 

Virginia Democrat candidate posted sex acts with husband online while soliciting tips: report

A Virginia Democratic candidate running for the commonwealth’s House of Delegates is being accused of performing sex acts with her husband in front of an online audience and encouraging viewers to send them "tip" money.

Fairfax County police make arrest in grisly 1994 homicide thanks to DNA break through

Police in Fairfax County say after nearly three decades, an arrest has been made in the brutal stabbing death of a mother whose body was found inside her Springfield home.