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Ireland's Four Courts In Arlington Looks To Rebuild After Fiery Crash

After a rideshare driver's car drove into Ireland’s Four Courts on Friday, causing the business to catch fire, the community hopes to see the popular pub rebuild.

Teacher Shortage Prompts Bigger Bonus Offer At Prince William Schools

An ongoing shortage of bus drivers and teachers continues in the Prince William County school system, which has increased the bonus offer to educators take on another class, according to Superintendent LaTanya McDade.

• Fairfax County Schools Close To Full Classroom Staffing

Dog Bit Leesburg Man Who Was Sexually Abusing It: Police

A dog bit a Leesburg man who was sexually abusing it earlier this month, authorities said in a news release on Wednesday.

Seven Corners Homicide Victim's Family Assisted By Fundraiser

After a woman was killed in a homicide in Seven Corners last Wednesday, a fundraiser is helping her family with funeral costs.

Spotted Lanternfly Invasion Spreads: How To Stop The Pest In VA

Invasive spotted lanternflies, first discovered eight years ago in Pennsylvania and expanding its territory in Virginia, appear to be moving westward into the central United States, with new reports filed with the state agriculture departments this year in Iowa and Michigan.

I-95 Snowstorm Standstill: State Agency Mistakes Outlined In Report

Virginia transportation officials failed to implement lessons learned from previous storms before a snowstorm in early January 2022 caused a complete shutdown of Interstate 95 that trapped drivers for 20 hours or more in some cases, according to a report released this week by the state inspector general.

Tysons Corner Center Shooting Case Going To Grand Jury

A court case related to a gun being fired inside Tysons Corner Center in June will move forward.

FCPS Students Will No Longer Wait For School Buses On Blake Lane

When Fairfax County Public Schools reopens on Monday for the 2022-23 academic year, many students living along Blake Lane in the Oakton and Fairfax areas of the county will be waiting at new bus stops, according to an FCPS release.

Standards Of Learning Results 2022: How Falls Church Schools Performed

The Virginia Department of Education released Standards of Learning standardized test results for 2022 Thursday showing some improvements from last year's scores but lower numbers than pre-pandemic testing. Falls Church City Public Schools was a top performer in the commonwealth, becoming the only school district to earn either first or second place pass rates for all five key subjects.

• Standards Of Learning Results 2022: How Fairfax Schools Performed
• SOL Testing Results 2022: How Loudoun County Schools Performed

School Buses Back On The Road: When Do Virginia Drivers Need To Stop

As kids head back to school, drivers in Virginia may be a bit rusty about what to do when they encounter a stopped school bus.

New Ramp At I-495, 66 Interchange To Open Amid Express Lanes Project

A new flyover ramp at the Interstate 495 and 66 interchange will open around Thursday, Aug. 25, marking the latest interim milestone for the I-66 Express Lanes outside the Beltway project.

$30K Raised To Cover Funeral Costs For South Lakes Grad Shyon Smith

A GoFundMe campaign started Wednesday to help cover funeral expenses for 18-year-old Shyon Smith reached its $30,000 goal thanks to 555 donors.

Wawa Sets Date For Fairfax City Grand Opening, Ribbon Cutting

Wawa will be hosting a ribbon cutting at 9 a.m., on Thursday, Sept. 1 for the grand opening of its new Fairfax City grocery store and fuel station. Wawa (Store #8671) will be the 100th store in Virginia.

Where Virginia Ranks On List Of Best States To Live: New Report

Many folks spent time and money during the pandemic fixing up their homes as they hunkered down, and are happy to stay where they are.

Back-To-School: What VA Requires For COVID-19, Other Diseases

Public school systems in Virginia won’t require students heading back to school in the next few weeks to get vaccinated against COVID-19.