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Two Staunton women dead following crash on Route 11 in Augusta County
Two pedestrians are dead after an accident on Route 11 on Saturday night in Augusta County. Opal C. Nelson, 83, and Carolyn M. Childress, 72, both of Staunton, died at the scene. Neither were wearing reflective clothing. According to Virginia State Police, the double fatal crash occurred at 9:21 p.m....
Investigation concludes after 3 dogs die at PetSmart PetsHotel boarding facility in Potomac Yard
ALEXANDRIA, Va. (DC News Now) — The Animal Welfare League of Alexandria (AWLA) said on Monday that it has concluded its investigation into three dogs that died while being boarded at the PetSmart PetsHotel in Potomac Yard and that no one will face charges. Three dogs died after staying at the facility around the same […]
A common cents candidate? Anderson talks economy during Fredericksburg campaign stop
Derrick Anderson comes by his economic knowledge honestly. Anderson, the GOP nominee in Virginia’s 7th Congressional District race, recounted Sunday that his mother owned a few restaurants along State Route 3 and a gas station on Princess Anne Street in downtown Fredericksburg. “So I know that every nickel, every...
Four teens arrested after Germantown shooting and police chase; 1 gun recovered
GAITHERSBURG, Md. - Four teenagers were arrested Monday evening following a shooting and police chase in Gaithersburg, according to the Montgomery County Department of Police. The suspects, identified as three 15-year-old boys and one 16-year-old boy, were taken into custody. Two of the 15-year-olds were released to their parents after being processed at a Germantown police station.
Nash & Smash fried chicken and burger shop to open in September in Silver Spring
Nash & Smash, a halal eatery serving Nashville hot chicken sandwiches and smash burgers, will be opening its first Montgomery County location in Silver Spring in early to mid-September, according to owner Zayan Abbasi. “Everything is almost done,” Abbasi told MoCo360 Monday, noting the store in the Woodmoor Shopping Center...
Leesburg: Maryland man under arrest after joy ride on Washington and Old Dominion Trail
An 18-year-old man has been arrested after driving on the sidewalk of the Washington and Old Dominion Trail in Leesburg. Luis D. Funez Medina, 18, of Columbia, Md., was charged with DWI, possession of illegal drugs, hit and run and driving without a license. On Saturday, at 11:30 a.m., officers...
Housing Development Leader Erik Johnson New CEO of Alexandria Redevelopment and Housing Authority
ALEXANDRIA, VA-Erik Johnson, a former leader of housing development in Connecticut, has been named the new CEO of the Alexandria Redevelopment and Housing Authority (ARHA). He starts in this position next month, following interim CEO Rickie Maddox. “I am honored to serve as CEO,” Johnson said in an ARHA press...
Wale and Nike Collaborate to Bring New “DMV” Air Foamposite One Shoe
Olubowale Victor Akintimehin, better known as Wale, was born in Northwest, Washington, D.C. and raised in various parts of the DMV (graduating from Quince Orchard High School). Now, he and Nike are collaborating for a DMV version of a shoe many say the area is responsible for putting on the map– the Air Foamposite One (video available below).
'1776 BABY!': Pike County man grabbed police officer's neck during Jan. 6 attack on U.S. Capitol, FBI says
GREENTOWN, Pa. — A 43-year-old man from Pike County is the latest to face charges for attacking a police officer and breaching the U.S. Capitol during the riot in Washington D.C. on Jan. 6, 2021. Daniel Collins, of Greene Township, is the 10th person from from our area of...
Threat reported at West Virginia middle and high school on first day of classes
MARTINSBURG, WV (LOOTPRESS) – A threat was made toward a West Virginia middle and high school this morning. According to Berkeley Springs Middle School Principal Dr. Amy Haderer and Spring Mills High School Principal Mark Salfia, this morning, an online threat was reported, prompting immediate action from law enforcement. Following a thorough investigation, the threat […]
Search Warrant Served In Waldorf: Large Amounts Of Drugs And Cash Recovered
WALDORF, Md. – On August 15, as part of an ongoing drug investigation, detectives assigned to the Narcotics Enforcement Section served a search warrant in the 4000 block of Night Heron Pl. in Waldorf, MD. The suspect, Melvin Andre Smoot, 37, of Indian Head, was taken into custody away from the home.
Popular lobster truck returns to Alexandria this week
Lobster lovers shell-abrate: popular lobster roll food truck Cousins Maine Lobster is returning to Alexandria this Wednesday. This week the food truck will be at Shoppes of Foxchase (4513 Duke Street) from noon to 8 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 21. The food truck offers cuisine like lobster-tacos, grilled cheese, bisque, tails and more.
Oxon Hill Man Killed By Hit-Run Driver In Prince George's County Identified By Police
Oxon Hill resident Melvin Garcia, 35, has been identified by investigators as the person who was killed by a driver who fled the scene on Friday afternoon. According to the Prince George's County Police Department, at around noon on Aug. 16, Garcia was struck in the 6200 block of Oxon Hill Road in Oxon Hill in an area parking lot by a driver in a truck.
Class of '26, QB, Sahir Mantri discusses his recruitment
2026 high level dual-threat quarterback Sahir Mantri is a very talented Virginia prospect. He plays for Chantilly High School by way of Chantilly, Virginia and is a prospect to watch this upcoming season that is already opening eyes around the DMV. The 6-1, 185 pounder stood out at Villanova camp and talked to me about his experience and his recruitment so far for VUSports.
No Foul Play Suspected After 23-Year-Old Found Dead On Virginia Trail, Sheriff Says
The death investigation in Loudoun County is ongoing days after a 23-year-old man's body was found along the Washington and Old Dominion (W&OD) Trail.At approximately 6:20 a.m. on Friday, Aug. 16, deputies from the sheriff's office were called to the trail between Dominion Drive and C…
Shenandoah County Fair Tickets Giveaway – RJ’s High Noon Saloon
Request a song during The High Noon Saloon from Noon to 12:30 with RJ Kelly! Be the third request to win a pair of tickets to the Shenandoah County fair! On Monday, win a pair of General Admission tickets to the fair, and from Tuesday-Friday, win a pair of tickets to see Priscilla Block with Chase McDaniel on August 31st! Simply be the third requester during The High Noon Saloon thanks to Big Red’s Power Washing from High Noon to 12:30 this week on 96.9 WSIG!
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