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Why some Virginia voters find redistricting ballot question confusing
April 17, 2026, 11:15 pm |
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As Tuesday's special election approaches in Virginia, some voters said they find redistricting and the ballot question confusing, largely because of conflicting mail fliers and TV commercials.
Patients of Dr. Cerina Fairfax mourn her killing
April 17, 2026, 9:59 pm |
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Dr. Cerina Fairfax, a dentist and the wife of former Virginia Lt. Gov. Justin Fairfax, died early Thursday in what police say was a murder-suicide involving her estranged husband. Patients are mourning her killing.
From 5-star recruit to NFL draft, Fairfax native Tristan Leigh prepares to go pro
April 17, 2026, 6:30 pm |
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Standing at 6 feet, 6 inches tall and weighing 310 pounds, Tristan Leigh is projected to be selected on the third day of the 2026 NFL draft in the later rounds.
DC region faces growing risk of water shortages as Potomac River hits near-record lows
April 17, 2026, 6:22 pm |
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The D.C. region is heading into summer with rivers at near-record low levels and a growing risk of water shortages, according to water supply experts and the latest drought data.
Divorce judge was concerned about Justin Fairfax’s recent mental health, 2022 gun incident, court documents show
April 17, 2026, 1:17 pm |
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Former Virginia Lt. Gov. Justin Fairfax purchased a handgun in 2022, and had it with him during "some kind of adverse psychological event" that year, court documents show.
Manassas family mourns second brother killed in car crash in under two years
April 17, 2026, 2:02 am |
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LeDoux’s brother Patrick LeDoux was killed Nov. 16, 2024 by a drunken, wrong-way driver on Interstate 95 near Quantico.
Did you leave your golden toilet on the Culpeper Co. administration building’s lawn?
April 17, 2026, 12:27 am |
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Someone left a golden toilet in front of the county’s administration building. According to Sheriff Tim Chilton, it all started with a phone call.
How some Va. voters are casting ballots from their cars
April 17, 2026, 12:18 am |
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The curbside voting option is part of Fairfax County's accessible voting initiative for community members who are 65 and older or who have disabilities.
Police recruits in Fairfax Co. get prepared to enter the academy
April 16, 2026, 10:48 pm |
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For the past three years, the Fairfax County Police Department has been running a first of its kind recruiting and training program.
Former Va. Lt. Gov. Justin Fairfax shot his wife in apparent murder-suicide weeks before court deadline to move out
April 16, 2026, 7:54 pm |
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Former Virginia Lt. Gov. Justin Fairfax shot and killed his wife Cerina Fairfax before turning the gun on himself in their Annandale home Thursday, police say.
Lawmakers share heartbreak after former Lt. Gov. Fairfax killed his wife and himself
April 16, 2026, 4:51 pm |
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Kenyan McDuffie, who stepped down from his at-large seat on the D.C. Council to run for mayor, said he grew up with the Fairfax family.
Early voting picks up in Northern Virginia ahead of redistricting referendum
April 16, 2026, 9:14 am |
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Until Saturday, early voting in Northern Virginia was largely muted compared to sizable turnout in parts of the state currently represented in Congress by Republicans.
Pilots’ animal noises in the cockpit have FAA listening
April 16, 2026, 12:29 am |
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A viral audio clip circulating on social media appears to capture two pilots making dog and cat noises while communicating with one another over an air traffic control frequency Sunday near Reagan National Airport.
Prince William Co. board could remove $31M from county schools’ budget
April 15, 2026, 11:38 pm |
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The Virginia county's school system said it did not know "a reduction of this scale would be considered," adding that it could affect employee pay increases and after-school programs.
Columbia Pike gets an underground makeover
April 15, 2026, 8:30 pm |
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Arlington officials say extensive work on Columbia Pike has prepared the area for the future.
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