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Some convictions overturned in terrorism case against Muslim scholar from Virginia
ALEXANDRIA, Va. (AP) — A judge has overturned a conviction carrying a life sentence for an Islamic scholar from Virginia who was found guilty of soliciting treason after the Sept. 11 attacks for encouraging followers to fight against the U.S. in Afghanistan. The ruling issued Thursday from U.S. District...
Republicans grow bullish on flipping Virginia
Republicans are increasingly looking to Virginia as a state that is in play ahead of November, signaling yet another potential shift in the electoral map toward former President Trump. A number of polls out this week show Trump and President Biden within 2 to 5 points of each other in the state, which has not gone…
Five Cougars earn VaSID All-State honors for men's wrestling
DANVILLE, Va. — Averett University wrestling had five student-athletes voted to the 2023-24 Virginia Sports Information Directors (VaSID) College Division All-State Team, which was announced Friday. The Cougars had three VaSID First Team selections and two earned Second Team accolades. Juniors Mason Barrett and Khalil Mitchell, along with senior...
Man convicted in 1979 cold case killing in Maryland
A Washington, D.C., man has been convicted of first-degree murder and rape in a case that had gone unsolved for decades. In 1979, Vickie Lynn Belk was kidnapped, sexually assaulted and shot to death. Belk, a 28-year-old mother, worked in D.C. and was a resident of Suitland, but her body was discovered miles away in the area of Metropolitan Church Road and Route 227 in Charles County, the sheriff's office said.
Fairfax County paw parents can get their pets microchipped for free during National Lost Pet Prevention Month
FAIRFAX COUNTY, Va. (DC News Now) — For the remainder of July, paw parents in Fairfax County can get their pets microchipped for free, thanks to the county’s shelter. In honor of July being National Lost Pet Prevention Month, the Fairfax County Animal Shelter is offering free microchips at the shelter’s Vaccine and Microchip Clinics. […]
Dan Snyder’s Virginia mansion, estate on market for $60M
FAIRFAX COUNTY, Va. (DC News Now) — The Mount Vernon estate of former Washington Commanders owner Dan Snyder hit the market. The asking price for the 16.5 acres along the Potomac River: $60 million. The property listing on TTR Sotheby’s International Realty’s website says River View is the largest privately-owned parcel of George Washington’s original […]
Woman dead after being struck by vehicle in Fairfax County, police say
A female pedestrian is dead after being struck by a vehicle in Great Falls, Virginia, early Saturday morning. Fairfax County police said crash happened on Leesburg Pike and Downey Drive around 4 a.m. The woman died at the scene of the crash and the driver of the striking vehicle remained...
Prince William supervisors approve home-based gun shop near Nokesville
The Prince William County Board of County Supervisors approved a special use permit for a home gun manufacturing and selling business near Nokesville on Tuesday. The permit allows for the continuation of an existing business, Mystikos Armament, which changed locations following the owner’s move to a 1.6-acre plot of land in the Brentsville District. The business, owned by Nokesville resident Neal Roddy, was recommended for approval two years ago by the county Planning Commission under a different address.
"Sad all the way around": Third dog death linked to Alexandria PetSmart
Alexandria, VA (7News) — Earlier this week, 7News reported that two separate dogs died shortly after staying in the Potomac Yard PetSmart. Now, the Animal Welfare League of Alexandria (AWLA) has revealed a third dog fell in and died within a week of staying at the PetSmart PetHotel. All...
New Pottery Barn in Leesburg welcomes first customers
The doors officially opened today at the new Pottery Barn Outlet store in Leesburg. It’s located inside the Leesburg Premium Outlets. The large store features sofas and chairs, mirrors, kitchenware, decor items, and much more. After a sneak preview for VIPs on Thursday night, the store started welcoming customers...
Khalil Khalilov Arrested for Homicide of Anvar Guliyev, 36
The Metropolitan Police Department is announcing the arrest of a suspect in the fatal stabbing in Northwest. On Wednesday, July 17, 2024, at approximately 11:58 a.m., members of the Second District responded to the report of a fight, inside of a parking garage, in the 1800 block of Wisconsin Avenue, Northwest. Officers were later called to a local hospital where they located two victims suffering from apparent stab wounds. The first victim was admitted in critical condition. After all life-saving efforts failed, the second victim was pronounced dead.
Oakton, Hamlet, Highlands among local division diving champs
Four local summer diving teams in the GazetteLeader’s coverage areas won division championships in the Northern Virginia Swimming League. The Oakton Otters, with a 4-1 record, finished first in Division I for the third year in a row. Overall the division crown was the team’s fourth straight, winning Division II in 2021.
Kook Dogg Cafe in Reston sets opening date after extended delay
After a months-long delay, Kook Dogg Cafe in Reston is finally ready for its soft opening, starting next weekend. Paul Kuchler, who co-owns the restaurant at 12100 Sunset Hills Road in RTC West with his wife Noel and business partners Walter and Karen Hodges, confirmed to FFXnow that the space passed its final inspection last Friday (July 12) and is now in the process of getting everything ready.
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