Crates Of Cocaine | LEGO Sets Stolen | Tent Collapse Victim ID'ed: VA Top News

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.

VA Retail Cannabis Sales To Begin Next Year Under New Deal

Virginia will launch a legal retail cannabis market on July 1, 2027, under an agreement revealed by state lawmakers on Tuesday.

Boxed LEGO Sets At Center Of Arlington Retail Fraud Case, 3 Charged

Boxed LEGO sets, including prominent Star Wars and Disney Castle models, were tied to an Arlington retail fraud investigation that led to felony charges against three Falls Church residents, according to police and court records.

7 Virginia Universities Ranked Among World's Best By US News

Seven universities in Virginia are among the best in the world, according to a new ranking Tuesday from U.S. News & World Report.

America 250 Events To Affect 2 DC-Area Rivers Over Fourth Of July Weekend

Large sections of the Potomac and Anacostia rivers will be closed or restricted to boat traffic during America 250 celebrations and related Fourth of July events in the Washington, D.C., region, according to the U.S. Coast Guard.

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Victim In VA Church Tent Collapse Identified: Report

Robert Stouffer, 85, of Chambersburg, Pennsylvania, has been identified as the man killed when a tent collapsed during an outdoor church service in Moneta Friday night, according to reports.

174 GDIT Pentagon Workers Could Face Layoffs In August

General Dynamics Information Technology has notified Virginia officials that 174 employees at the Pentagon may be laid off in August, according to a notice posted on the Virginia Works website.

Boating Retail Giant To Close VA Store Amid Bankruptcy

West Marine will close one of its six Virginia stores as the boating supply retailer shrinks its footprint during Chapter 11 bankruptcy proceedings.

Mexican National Sentenced For Moving 'Crates Of Cocaine' Through Loudoun County, Elsewhere

A Mexican man was sentenced to 12 years in prison on Wednesday for his role in a conspiracy to traffic cocaine, fentanyl and other drugs through the Washington metropolitan area, with Loudoun County as a hub.

139 Pounds Of Khat Seized At Dulles Airport, CBP Says

U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers seized about 139 pounds of khat at Washington Dulles International Airport on June 4, the agency said.

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• Alexandria Ranked Among Best Cities For College Graduates In New Survey
• Bond Denied For LCPS Substitute Teacher Accused Of Making Threats Against School
• America250 Events In Virginia: What’s Happening Through July 4
• Tri-Colored Hitachi Is Alexandria's Adoptable Pet Of The Week
• Wytheville Man Charged After Dad Says He Tried To Take 4-Year-Old From Playground: Police
• VA Beach Teen Charged After Leading Cops On High Speed Dirt Bike Chase: Report
• Fairfax Woman Charged With Assaulting Roommate In Old Town Fairfax: Police
• Manassas Practitioner Breaks Down Play Therapy Ahead Of Clinic Launch
• Appeals Court Partly Sides With Fairfax County In Data Center Tax Records Dispute
• Fairfax County Economic Development Authority Picks New CEO
• Mother, Daughter Accused Of Running Sex Work Operation Out Of 2 Alexandria Apartments: Report
• Hearing Set For Community Review Of Alexandria Man's Death In Police Custody
• 'Data Center Listening Tour' Draws Crowd Of Concerned Prince William, Loudoun County Residents: Report
• Vienna Community Center To Host Naturalization Ceremony For Liberty Amendments Month
• ICE Issues Detainer For Woodbridge Man Accused Of Molesting 5-Year-Old