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Man charged over Arcola road rage incident
November 9, 2025, 11:00 am | Source
A Sterling man is accused of beating a driver in a Nov. 5 road rage incident in Arcola.
It takes a village to run an election
November 7, 2025, 10:00 am | Source
Virginians headed to the polls on Tuesday to elect their next governor as well as several state delegates and local government officials.
LCPS bus driver charged with assaulting student
November 1, 2025, 10:00 am | Source
A Loudoun County Public Schools bus driver is accused of assaulting an elementary school student Oct. 23.
Purcellville Town Council appoints big campaign donor to planning commission
October 21, 2025, 3:58 pm | Source
After holding interviews and straw poll votes in a closed meeting on Oct. 9 for seats on Purcellville’s committees, commissions and boards, a divided town council made several appointments at last week’s meeting.
UVA declines to join Trump administration’s education compact
October 20, 2025, 9:05 pm | Source
The University of Virginia declined to accept an offer from President Donald Trump‘s administration to sign an agreement granting federal funding and privileges in exchange for support of the administration’s policies, according to an Oct. 17 letter submitted to White…
Protesters pack courthouse grounds for No Kings rally
October 18, 2025, 8:56 pm | Source
The grounds of the Loudoun County Courthouse were crowded on Saturday afternoon with protesters waving American flags, holding signs or dressed in inflatable costumes.
Home of the Week: 45 E. Broad Way, Lovettsville
October 17, 2025, 9:00 am | Source
This four-bedroom home at 45 E. Broad Way in Lovettsville is on the market for $1 million.
Council puts brakes on giving interim chief permanent Purcellville job
October 15, 2025, 3:25 pm | Source
The process of hiring the town of Purcellville’s next chief of police remains at a standstill following a heated debate at the end of Tuesday night’s meeting after the council rejected two motions to enter closed session or consent to…
Leesburg mayor will lead Virginia Municipal League
October 14, 2025, 8:49 pm | Source
Leesburg Mayor Kelly Burk has been elected president-elect of the Virginia Municipal League, according to a town news release.
Nominations open for DryHome’s 'Free Roof for the Holidays' program
October 14, 2025, 1:00 pm | Source
Sterling-based DryHome Roofing and Siding is accepting nominations until Nov. 30 for the 24th annual Free Roof for the Holidays program, according to a news release.
Updated: Suspension of Stone Bridge H.S. student in locker room incident blocked
October 14, 2025, 5:05 am | Source
The suspension of a Stone Bridge High School student accused of harassing a transgender student in a March locker room incident has been blocked indefinitely.
Startup summit coming to Leesburg this week
October 13, 2025, 5:15 pm | Source
Lansdowne Resort in Leesburg will be home to entrepreneurs and investors this week as the Distilled Intelligence summit kicks off in Loudoun County.
Trump's mass federal worker firings ripped by Loudoun congressional delegation
October 11, 2025, 11:00 am | Source
The Oct. 10 mass firings of federal workers by the Trump administration during the government shutdown are "illegal" and the workers are being leveraged to try to end the government shutdown, according to Loudoun County's congressional delegation.
Loudoun commonwealth's attorney, sheriff, criticize attorney general candidate
October 11, 2025, 10:30 am | Source
Loudoun County's Republican commonwealth's attorney and sheriff are criticizing Virginia Attorney General candidate Jay Jones, a Democrat.
Subramanyam asks counties to extend tax deadlines during government shutdown
October 11, 2025, 9:00 am | Source
U.S. Rep. Suhas Subramanyam, D-10th, wants Loudoun and surrounding counties to extend personal property tax deadlines during the government shutdown, according to an Oct. 10 statement from his office.
Equestrian championships coming to Leesburg this Thursday
October 9, 2025, 4:00 pm | Source
Horses, riders and spectators are converging on Leesburg’s Morven Park this week for four days of equestrian competition.
County launches commuter buses into Frederick County, Md., and Prince William
October 8, 2025, 8:02 pm | Source
For $8.25 a ride, commuters in Frederick County, Maryland, and Prince William County will soon be able to take the bus to Loudoun County for work.
Loudoun's congressional delegation says federal workers entitled to back pay
October 8, 2025, 6:58 pm | Source
A law passed during the 35-day government shutdown in 2019 guaranteed federal workers would be paid retroactively if they were furloughed or worked without being paid.
Inova Loudoun celebrates new Level II Trauma Center designation
October 7, 2025, 7:54 pm | Source
Bringing a longtime dream to reality, Inova Loudoun Hospital and community leaders gathered Oct. 7 to commemorate the hospital’s new Level II Trauma Center designation.
Loudoun businessmen accused of credit card scam agree to guilty plea
October 7, 2025, 3:35 pm | Source
Two Loudoun County businessmen who were accused of a multimillion-dollar credit card scam have agreed to plead guilty in exchange for paying a fine, according to court records in the Eastern District Court of Texas in Sherman.
Changes to LCPS literacy policy gets conditional approval
October 6, 2025, 11:28 pm | Source
Changes to the Loudoun County Public Schools’ literacy policy have received conditional approval.
Purcellville council members file lawsuit over budget vote
October 6, 2025, 8:47 pm | Source
Three Purcellville Town Council members are asking the Loudoun County Circuit Court for a declaratory judgment ruling to decide whether the town’s fiscal year 2026 budget was passed legally without a supermajority vote.
'We see you. We believe you. We are with you always': LAWS offers hope to victims of domestic violence
October 6, 2025, 5:17 pm | Source
While on a mission to share their stories and inspire others to find courage and hope, victims of domestic abuse spoke Oct. 3 at an event in Leesburg in observance of Domestic Violence Awareness Month.
Diversity Commission job fair canceled in Leesburg
October 6, 2025, 2:52 pm | Source
Leesburg's Diversity Commission was planning to host its annual job fair in October, but not enough employers signed up to participate.
Leesburg duplex fire displaces three
October 5, 2025, 4:18 pm | Source
An overheated extension cord attached to a space heater sparked a fire Oct. 3 at a Leesburg duplex that caused no injuries, but displaced three people, authorities said.
New names approved for LCPS recovery school, transition center
October 4, 2025, 6:00 pm | Source
Names have been approved for Loudoun County Public Schools’ recovery school and transition center.
Broadlands man accused of drug dealing
October 4, 2025, 5:35 pm | Source
An Broadlands man is accused of dealing crack cocaine, fentanyl, and other drugs.
Home of the Week: 20857 Ashburn Road, Ashburn
October 3, 2025, 9:00 am | Source
This four-bedroom home at 20857 Ashburn Road in Ashburn is on the market for $1.8 million.
Energy experts discuss county, state energy challenges
October 2, 2025, 7:43 pm | Source
Loudoun County professionals and leaders gathered at the Belmont Country Club on Oct. 2 to hear a group of experts weigh in on one of the county's most pressing current issues: energy policy.
LCPS will consider funding charter school improvements
October 2, 2025, 2:25 pm | Source
Responding to an outcry from charter school supporters, the Loudoun County School Board will consider paying for major improvements to the schools’ buildings.
Loudoun's invasive species grant program kicks off with 27 applicants
October 1, 2025, 9:52 pm | Source
After receiving an outpouring of community support at local information meetings on removing invasive species, the inaugural Loudoun Invasive Plant Species Management Program received 27 grant applications in the first cycle, according to Mike Littman, president of the Loudoun Invasive…
Purcellville Town Council makes progress on strategic plan
October 1, 2025, 6:40 pm | Source
While the Purcellville Town Council has had a rocky relationship at council meetings throughout this year, there appeared to be a breakthrough at a second strategic session, according to council members Erin Rayner, Caleb Stought and Kevin Wright.
Residents and businesses team up to save annual Purcellville Halloween party
October 1, 2025, 2:44 pm | Source
After a popular Halloween party in downtown Purcellville was canceled, a group of residents and business owners have teamed up to save the event.
Sugarland Run man gets nearly 15 years for possession of child sexual abuse materials
September 30, 2025, 2:53 pm | Source
A Sugarland Run man who used child sexual abuse material to draw images of children being raped and killed apologized before being sentenced Sept. 25 in Loudoun Circuit Court.
Pedestrian badly injured in hit-and-run crash
September 28, 2025, 9:21 pm | Source
A driver in a hit-and-run driver that seriously injured a pedestrian Sept. 28 in Sterling is being sought by police.
Drive-by shooter admits guilt
September 26, 2025, 9:05 pm | Source
A Sterling man has admitted shooting the tire of his ex-girlfriend’s car last year.
Personal property tax deadline approaching in Loudoun County
September 26, 2025, 7:21 pm | Source
Loudoun County property owners have until Oct. 6 to pay their personal property taxes.
Leesburg celebrates its anniversary with history pop-up
September 26, 2025, 4:45 pm | Source
Two hundred and sixty-seven years ago this October, Virginia's colonial governor ratified Leesburg's founding.
Man gets 30 years for Sterling stabbing
September 26, 2025, 1:55 am | Source
A homeless man will serve up to 30 years for stabbing a man he said angered and threatened him at a convenience store.
Court hearings delayed for charges against Purcellville officials
September 25, 2025, 6:50 pm | Source
The trial date scheduling for Purcellville Town Manager Kwasi Fraser and Vice Mayor Carl “Ben” Nett was delayed at a court hearing on Sept. 25.
Internet outages hit Lucketts after fiber optic lines damaged
September 24, 2025, 9:45 pm | Source
A private fiber optic project has been causing internet outages around the village of Lucketts, Catoctin Supervisor Caleb Kershner told constituents in an email.
Loudoun's charter schools concerned about proposed changes to policy agreement with LCPS
September 24, 2025, 7:15 pm | Source
A proposal by Loudoun County Public Schools to remove Hillsboro Charter Academy and Middleburg Community Charter School from consideration of Capital Improvement Plan and Capital Asset Preservation Program funding is expected to be discussed at the Loudoun County School Board’s…
Ashburn man's murder conviction upheld
September 24, 2025, 6:35 pm | Source
Whether the second-degree murder conviction of an Ashburn man would be upheld or overturned hinged on the definition of “fight.”
Through resources and community, local nonprofits aim to prevent teen suicide
September 24, 2025, 6:00 pm | Source
Eleven years ago, Ryan Bartel was a student at Woodgrove High School in Purcellville. He died by suicide at age 17. It was a painful and devastating moment for his family.
Move Leesburg aims to inspire and serve as a community and business hub
September 24, 2025, 5:55 pm | Source
A second-floor loft in historic downtown Leesburg has been transformed into a community destination for local businesses, nonprofits and events.
Teen suspected of Sugarland Run store robbery
September 24, 2025, 4:00 pm | Source
A 15-year-old boy is suspected in an Aug. 28 armed robbery in Sugarland Run.
Home of the Week: 9 N. Locust Street, Round Hill
September 23, 2025, 8:30 pm | Source
This three-bedroom Craftsman-style home at 9 N. Locust St. in Round Hill is new on the market for $925,000.
Updated: Leesburg man accused of killing his baby sister
September 23, 2025, 7:08 pm | Source
An 8-month-old girl who the Leesburg Police Department said was strangled by her brother has died.
Road widening on Evergreen Mill Road moves forward
September 23, 2025, 6:15 pm | Source
The Leesburg Town Council on Sept. 23 approved the use of eminent domain as part of a road-widening project on Evergreen Mill Road.
Updated: Power back on at Dulles South community, senior centers after outage
September 23, 2025, 5:46 pm | Source
The power is back on at the Dulles South Recreation and Community Center and Dulles South Senior Center in South Riding.
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