As we head into the new week, we've rounded up the stories you may have missed over the weekend to prepare you for the week ahead.
USS Gerald Ford Returns After Historic Deployment, Crew Surprised With Major Honor: Navy
The USS Gerald R. Ford returned to Naval Station Norfolk Saturday, concluding the longest carrier strike group deployment since the Vietnam War.
New Data On Fatal VA Traffic Crashes Released By Feds
Traffic deaths fell in Virginia in 2025, according to preliminary data released by the U.S. Department of Transportation. Overall, traffic deaths fell to record lows last year, according to the DOT’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
Alexandria Police Shoot Homicide Suspect After Barricade Situation: Police Chief
A suspect in a woman's death was shot by Alexandria police officers early Monday morning, Alexandria police announced.
Spring Lumberjack Classic Highlights Timber Sports Athletes
Timber sports athletes competed in axe-throwing, stein-hoisting, chain-sawing and, of course, chopping wood at the Devil’s Backbone Brewing Company’s spring Lumberjack Classic this weekend.
Single-Car Crash Leaves 2 Adults Dead, 2 Children Injured In Fairfax County
Two adults were killed and two children were injured, one critically, after a single-car accident on Route 123 Sunday morning, Fairfax County authorities say.
Suspected Explosive Device Found In Page County Vehicle, Owner Charged: Police
Page County deputies found a suspected explosive device inside a vehicle while investigating reports of a domestic disturbance on Saturday. A man has been charged in connection with the incident.
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