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July 4 Killing In VA | Impromptu Patriotic Concert | Fireworks Spark House Fires: VA Weekend

Here are the headlines you may have missed from the three-day weekend in Virginia.

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The Chimacum High School Cowboys Band joined three other bands for an impromptu July 4 concert at Fort Belvoir after the D.C. parade they'd traveled thousands of miles to perform in was canceled. (Chime In – Chimacum Cowboys Band Boosters)

We've rounded up the stories you may have missed in Virginia over the long Independence Day weekend to prepare you for the week ahead.

WATCH: Band Turns Canceled July 4 Parade Into Patriotic Concert At Fort Belvoir Museum

A Washington state high school band joined three others for an impromptu July 4 concert at Fort Belvoir after the D.C. parade was canceled.

Spent Fireworks Burn Multiple Loudoun County Homes Over Holiday Weekend: LCFR

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Two homes were damaged and 10 people were displaced due to improperly disposed of fireworks, county authorities say.

Loudoun County Man Charged Over July 4 Homicide

A Chantilly man has been arrested over the July 4 homicide of a 33-year-old Centerville man.

VA Search And Rescue Task Force Returns From Venezuela After Earthquake Recovery Deployment

Virginia Task Force 1 is sponsored by Fairfax County.

Major Ashburn House Fire Caused By Discarded Fireworks: Loudoun County Fire And Rescue

The fire displaced three people and two pets on the night of July 4.

Woman Using Mobility Device Dies After Being Struck By Pickup In Hybla Valley

A woman using a mobility device died after being struck by a pickup truck at Richmond Highway and Dart Drive in Hybla Valley.

2-Alarm Fire Damages Alexandria-Area Home; No Injuries Reported

A two-alarm house fire on Schooley Drive in the Groveton area was brought under control Saturday evening. No injuries were reported.

Driver In Custody After Allegedly Crashing Stolen Vehicle Into Parked Cars In Herndon

A driver is in custody after allegedly crashing a stolen vehicle into multiple parked cars on Center Street in Herndon, police said.

Lorton Townhouse Fire Extends Into Roofline; No Injuries Reported

Firefighters responded to a townhouse fire on Point Replete Drive in Lorton on Saturday.

Spotsylvania Sheriff's Lt. Edward Griffith Selected For National Criminal Justice Command College

A Spotsylvania Sheriff's Office lieutenant has begun a 10-week leadership program offered by UVA and Virginia State Police.

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