2 Teens Die In Crash, Virtual Learning Snow Day, Dog Flu: Top VA News

VIRGINIA — The second week of January brought a variety of major news. Top news stories in Northern Virginia from the past week included two teens killed in a crash, the expanded investigation into delayed notifications by schools about the commended students honor, a 6-year-old who shot a teacher at a Virginia school, Bed, Bath & Beyond closures, canine influenza concerns voiced and more.

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Family Identifies 1 Of 2 Teenage Girls Killed In Fairfax Station Crash

Two teenage girls were killed and a third was seriously injured in a car crash Tuesday night in Fairfax Station, according to reports.

• Two Juveniles Die, Teen Hospitalized In Fairfax Station Crash: Police

6-Year-Old's Backpack Searched Before Newport News School Shooting: Report

Administrators at the Newport News elementary school where a 6-year-old student is accused of shooting his teacher last week knew the boy had a weapon before the shooting, but did not find the gun when they searched his backpack, according to a report.

• Can 6-Year-Old's Mother Be Charged In Newport News School Shooting?

More VA Bed Bath & Beyond Stores Slated To Close In 2023

Several Bed Bath & Beyond stores in Virginia are shutting down as part of mass closures throughout the company. The retailer announced three more closings in Virginia on Tuesday.

Investigation Into Commended Students Notifications At FCPS Expands

The entire Fairfax County Public Schools system is under investigation after two more schools were found to have not sent notifications about an academic honor. Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology was already under investigation for the same reason.

• 3 Loudoun Schools Failed To Notify Merit Scholars In Timely Fashion

Mandatory Virtual Learning On Snow Days Proposed In Virginia Bill

Snow days would no longer be days off for students if proposed Virginia legislation is passed. A bill prefiled Monday calls for virtual learning days to be required when school districts close for weather, rather than students missing classwork.

Dog Flu Infections Affect Dog Care Care Facility In Alexandria

A contagious illness affecting our furry friends is on the rise in Northern Virginia, according to VCA Alexandria Animal Hospital, a veterinarian in Alexandria. The illness outbreak has also affected dog boarding facilities, as the owner of Your Dog's Best Friends in Alexandria explained.

Fetus Counts As Car Pool Lane Passenger Under New VA Bill

Pregnant and commuting? Your fetus could land you a spot in the carpool lane if legislation introduced in the Virginia General Assembly this week is approved, according to reports.

'We Are Staying': New Book Explores Desegregation Of NoVA Libraries

The creation of public libraries in Northern Virginia, where all people are welcomed, took decades to become a reality, according to a new book on the exclusion of Black residents from libraries across the region.

Scholarship For Nurse Aide Course Seeks To Fill NoVA Worker Shortage

A scholarship for certified nursing aid education is being offered to help nursing homes in Northern Virginia address a workforce shortage.

74 Heroin And Fentanyl Capsules Found During Spotsylvania Arrest: Cops

Deputies in Spotsylvania County found dozens of pills containing suspected fentanyl and heroin during an arrest on Tuesday, according to a police report.

Arlington Ranks No. 1 In Virginia For Ease In Finding New Apartment

Arlington ranks as the No. 1 place in Virginia and the 20th ranked place in the country for ease in finding a new apartment in a highly desirable location, according to a new report by RentCafe.

$1.35B Mega Millions Jackpot: How To Play Historic Lottery In VA

The Mega Millions drama will continue on Friday night as a $1.35 billion jackpot, the second largest in the history of the game, is on the line. The prize has been climbing since the last jackpot was won in October 2022.

Hundreds Protest 'Missing Middle' Housing Zoning Plan In Arlington

Hundreds of people gathered in Arlington Sunday afternoon to protest a Missing Middle housing proposal that opponents complained is "deeply flawed" and is getting rushed through the county’s approval process.

Child Predator Sting Results In 7 Arrests By Fairfax County Police

A sting to catch online child predators resulted in seven arrests, according to Fairfax County Police.

New Confederate Road Renaming Process Presented By Alexandria Mayor

Renamings of Alexandria streets named for Confederate figures would be streamlined in a new process proposed by Mayor Justin Wilson.