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Audio Porn, School Investigated, Pedestrian Deaths Soar: Top VA News
Top VA news includes Metrorail driver's DWI, audio porn played on police radio, and 18-month-old taped to chair at daycare.
VIRGINIA — The first full week of January is in the books. Top news stories in Northern Virginia from the past week included an investigation into Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology by Virginia Attorney General Jason Miyares, record-high pedestrian deaths in Fairfax County, an 18-month-old taped to a chair at daycare, audio porn played on police radio, a Metrorail driver gets a DWI charge, Washington Capitals star Alex Ovechkin to celebrate 800-goal milestone with 800 students and a New Year's Millionaire Raffle winner.
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Investigation Into TJ High School Sought By Youngkin, Miyares
Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin called for an investigation into prestigious Thomas Jefferson High School Science and Technology after news broke about delays in notifying students about National Merit Scholarship honors.
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Pedestrian Deaths In Fairfax County Surge To Decade High In 2022
Drivers in Fairfax County struck and killed at least 29 pedestrians in 2022, the most pedestrian deaths in a single year in the county since at least 2010, according to state data.
Pedestrian Safety, Affordable Transportation NVTC's Top Concerns
Providence District Supervisor Dalia Palchik was sworn in as the new chairwoman of the Northern Virginia Transportation Commission at its monthly meeting in Arlington on Thursday.
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18-Month-Old Child Taped To Chair At Daycare, Woman Charged: Police
A 42-year-old Herndon woman was arrested for assault after she restrained an 18-month-old child in a chair using tape, according to a Fairfax County Police blog post.
Metrorail Driver's Action At Alexandria Station Leads To DWI Charge
A Metrorail driver who was allegedly intoxicated failed to stop at the Van Dorn Street Metro station and stopped between stations on Dec. 23, according to media reports.
Ovechkin To Host 800 Arlington Students To Celebrate Goal Milestone
Washington Capitals star Alex Ovechkin will host more than 800 children from Arlington Public School at the Capitals practice on Friday, Jan. 13 to celebrate Ovechkin moving into second on the all-time NHL goals list.
Southwest Makes Amends For Meltdown: What VA, DC Travelers Should Do
Airline travelers in Virginia and D.C. caught in the Southwest Airlines meltdown may qualify for frequent flier miles worth $300 as part of the airline’s apology for canceling more than 15,000 flights nationwide as travelers were trying to get to and from their holiday destinations.
Springfield Man Wins $1M Top Prize In New Year's Millionaire Raffle
A Springfield man won the $1 million top prize in Virginia’s New Year’s Millionaire Raffle after buying several tickets at a Safeway on Old Keene Mill Road in Burke.
No, Fairfax City Does Not Want You To Run Over Pedestrians: Video
In spite of what a video posted on TikTok might have you believe, the City of Fairfax does not want you to run over jaywalking pedestrians in order to teach them a lesson.
Audio Porn Plays On Fairfax County Police Radio On New Year's Day
The new year started with inappropriate content appearing on the police radio transmissions in Fairfax County.
Manassas Teen Dies In New Year's Eve Crash On I-81: Police
A Manassas woman died in a single-vehicle crash in Augusta County on New Year's Eve, Virginia State Police officials announced on Tuesday.
Fire On New Year's Day Destroys Manassas Home: Authorities
A fire destroyed a home in the Manassas area on New Year's Day, according to the Prince William County Department of Fire and Rescue.
Instructional Assistant Charged With Assault Of Special Needs Student
An instructional assistant at a Bailey's Crossroads elementary school has been charged with assault of a special needs student, according to Fairfax County Police.
Christmas Day Fire Was Intentionally Set In Stafford County: Police
A Christmas Day fire at a mobile home in Stafford County was intentionally set, according to the Stafford County Sheriff's Office.
Guaranteed Income Program Recipients Chosen In Alexandria
Recipients of Alexandria's ARISE guaranteed income pilot program totaling 170 were chosen and are being notified before the expected first payment in February.
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