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Missing Man's Body Found | Holiday Lights Guide | Deadly DUI: VA Weekend

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

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

Missing Man, 79, Found Dead After Week-Long Search

A missing Herndon man whose story received national attention due to his relationship with an Olympic athlete was found dead on Saturday. His daughter-in-law, Olympic medalist in gymnastics Dominique Dawes, had posted about the search on her social media accounts.

2025 Guide To Holiday Displays Around Northern Virginia, Fredericksburg

From synchronized lights to Christmas character inflatables, these holiday displays are worth checking out in Northern Virginia and Fredericksburg.

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Missing Boy, 12, Last Seen In Bailey's Crossroads Area: Police

Fairfax County Police are asking the public's help in locating 12-year-old Danier Lopez Romero, who has been missing since Sunday afternoon.

Woman Killed In DUI Crash: Loudoun County Sheriff's Office

A woman was killed in an intoxicated-driving crash overnight in Brambleton, according to police. Katherine Ovando Leal, 29, of Brambleton, was a front-seat passenger who was pronounced dead at the scene of the single-vehicle incident, which occurred Saturday, police said.

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29 VA Hospitals Among Best In U.S. In New Forbes Ranking

Forbes unveiled its first-ever Top Hospitals List and Rankings for 2026 recently, and 29 Virginia hospitals are among the best in the United States.

Long Bridge Project Prompts Schedule Changes On VRE Lines

The Long Bridge Project designed to ease train congestion between Virginia and D.C. will cause travel disruptions for commuters during construction.

Shooting Follows Online Sale Meetup At Dumfries Shopping Center: Police

A meetup sale at a shopping center in Dumfries escalated into a shooting Saturday evening, according to Prince William County Police. A 21-year-old man arranged to sell clothing through the “Offer Up” app at the shopping center and met with two men who grabbed the items and fired a shot as they drove off.

Bystander Among 2 Hurt In Road Rage Crash

A bystander was among two people injured in a road rage-fueled crash in Arlington's Ballston neighborhood, according to police and a report.

Celebrate Christmas Eve, New Year's Eve At Corso Italian In Shirlington

Toast in the holidays with Corso Italian cocktails like the Natale Espresso Martini, Blood Orange Negroni, and Pomegranate Margarita.

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