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Last week's top headlines include a party shooting, ICE detainments, a $2 million lotto prize and a fatal accident at a construction site.

On the weekend, we review the top stories and headlines from across Virginia. Here's a roundup of some of the biggest stories across the state. You can also find your local Patch and catch up on those stories by clicking here.

Arlington Affordable Housing Complex Draws Spanberger Visit Amid Virginia Funding Push

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Gov. Abigail Spanberger visited a 234-unit affordable apartment development in Arlington on Thursday while highlighting nearly $100 million included in Virginia's biennial budget for housing programs.

Spotsylvania Firefighter Dies In Off-Duty Drowning At Lake Anna

A 24-year-old Spotsylvania County firefighter died Thursday night in an off-duty drowning at Lake Anna, authorities said.

Prince William County Teen Identified As Victim In Fatal Fauquier County Party Shooting

A Prince William County teenager has been identified as the victim in a fatal shooting in Fauquier County last weekend.

Former LCPS Teacher Sues School District For Millions Over Alleged Retaliation, Discrimination

A former Loudoun County Public Schools teacher is suing the school board, saying it refused to accommodate his disabilities and retaliated against him for reporting harassment and concerning behavior between a teacher and student.

ICE Detains 6 Alexandria Community Members In 3 Days: Immigrant Rights Group

Two members of the Alexandria community were detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement on Monday morning, the organization ICE Out of Alexandria reported.

CBP Seizes 4 Pounds Of Meth From Paris-Bound Package At Dulles

U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers seized more than 4 pounds of methamphetamine from a package traveling through Washington Dulles International Airport, the agency said.

Fairfax County Man Wins $2 Million Powerball Prize With Fortune Cookie Numbers

Numbers collected from six fortune cookies brought good fortune to a Fairfax County man who won a $2 million Powerball prize, according to the Virginia Lottery.

Construction Worker Killed In Woodbridge When Trailer Collapses On Him

A construction worker was killed in Woodbridge on Wednesday when a mobile trailer his crew was working on pinned him.

Reston Daycare Teacher Pulled 3-Year-Old's Hair, Pushed Him: Police

A 61-year-old Reston woman was charged with assault and battery after police accused her of assaulting a 3-year-old boy at a local daycare center.

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