Husband Kills Wife | Rideshare Driver Traps Women | First Friday Shooting: 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.

Rideshare Driver Traps Women In Car Over Price Dispute: Police

Two women were briefly trapped in a rideshare car by the driver after an argument over the rate they were to pay, according to police.

Husband Killed Wife, Then Himself In Centreville Home

Fairfax County Police said Thursday that the deaths of a Centreville husband and wife found shot inside their home Wednesday evening are being investigated as a domestic-related murder-suicide.

Northern Virginia Father One Step Closer To Being Named Catholic Saint

The Catholic Diocese of Arlington has moved a step further in the process of determining whether a Prince William County man who died saving his son in 2008 should be canonized as a saint.

Case Against NFL Coordinator's Son To Proceed After He's Found Competent: Report

An Ashburn man accused of shooting his mother, the wife of an NFL coordinator, in their home has been deemed competent enough for the trial to move forward, according to reports.

Fairfax Rally To Call For School Crossing Guards, Safer Roads After Student Crashes

Parents, students and road-safety advocates plan to rally Tuesday at the Fairfax County Government Center to demand the restoration of high school crossing guards and other safety improvements after a series of crashes involving Fairfax County Public Schools students.

FDA Gives Important Update On Parasite Outbreak: What To Know In VA

Health officials have announced an end to the record-setting cyclospora parasite outbreak that sickened more than 240 in Virginia, as well as tens of thousands across the country.

2 More Men Arrested In Connection With Fatal Shooting At Manassas First Friday Event: Police

Two men have been arrested in connection with a shooting in Manassas on Friday that killed a teenage girl, Manassas police announced today.

Virginia Wants Your Acorns: Where To Donate Them This Fall

The Virginia Department of Forestry is asking residents to collect and donate acorns and walnuts this fall. The agency will plant and nurture the seeds at its Augusta Nursery before selling the resulting seedlings to landowners.

10 Killed In Virginia Crashes Over Labor Day Weekend, State Police Say

Ten people were killed in eight crashes on Virginia roads over Labor Day weekend, including three pedestrians and three people who died in a single crash in Fairfax County, according to Virginia State Police.

Good News

• NoVA Snake Expert Teaches Locals Not To Fear The Creeper
• Fairfax City Labor Day Car Show Crowns 2026 Winners
• Alexandria Again Offers Halloween Weddings
• Fredericksburg Police Golf Tournament Returns Next Month

Police & Fire

• 6 Charged In Fire At Fairfax County USAR Training Facility In Lorton: Police
• Drunk Driver Passes Out Behind Wheel, Blocks Post Office Parking Lot: Police
• 24-Year-Old Woman Loses Unborn Child After Woodbridge Hit-and-Run: Police
• Stafford Man Faces Drug, Identity Theft Charges After Donut Shop Report
• Man Accused Of Striking Arlington Police Officer After Entering Business He Was Banned From
• Police Activity Prompts Partial Lockdown At VA Middle School

Schools

• ACPS Still Working to Define Safe Walk Zones As Parents Request Bus Service Be Restored: Report
• Loudoun County School District Bans E-Bike Use On School Property
• LCPS Is Considering These Changes To The 2028-2029 School Calendar
• Gov. Spanberger Tours Manassas High School, Touts State Education Investments

Goverment

• 224 Townhomes Proposed For Fall Hill Development In Fredericksburg
• Mayor, Council Members Call For Alexandria To Get Rid Of Flock Cameras During Legislative Meeting
• Fairfax City Council Adopts Code Of Ethics For Elected, Appointed Officials