Sword Attack, Pre-Paid Tax Mess, Trump Eats Out: News Nearby

There was plenty of news across Virginia and Washington, DC, on Thursday. If you missed any of it on your local Patch, here's a roundup of some of the top stories from the past 24 hours.

• Third Suspect Arrested In Woodrow Wilson Grad Murder
• Bitter Cold In New Year's Eve Weekend Forecast For DC, NoVa
• Refunds Offered After $6M In Property Taxes Prepaid In Alexandria

Virginia Sen. Tim Kaine's Son Gets Probation In Trump Protest

Linwood "Woody" Kaine, youngest son of Virginia Sen. Tim Kaine, received probation stemming from his arrest at a rally in St. Paul in March. Woody Kaine, 25, of Minneapolis, pleaded guilty to obstructing the legal process.

Does It Matter If You Warm Up Your Car In Frigid VA Weather

Frigid air straight from the Arctic is freezing Virginia — expect an overnight low of 15 degrees on New Year's Eve — so it's time to renew the debate over whether you should start your car to warm it up before you begin your daily commute.

Sword Attack Injures Woman In Woodbridge: Police

A man is being held without bond after hurling a sword at a woman holding a 17-month-old boy early Thursday in the 5600 block of Roundtree Drive, according to Prince William County Police.

Huge Crash In Herndon Sends 9 People To Hospital: Report
HERNDON, VA -- A suspect is facing a litany of charges after an extraordinary series of events that culminated in a major crash in Herndon Wednesday night, according to a report.

State Police Chase After Woman Shot Ends In I-95 Stafford Crash
STAFFORD, VA — A man shot and killed a woman Thursday in the area of Heron Drive and then led police on an Interstate 95 chase. During the chase he shot at Virginia State Police and Stafford County officers — none were hit — and crashed in Stafford County. He was transported to an area hospital.

Memorial Service Set For Slain Reston Parents: Report
HERNDON, VA -- A memorial service will take place in Herndon on Saturday to honor the lives of two parents who were shot to death in their Reston home earlier this month.

When Donald Trump Goes Out To Eat, He Prefers Trump Properties
WASHINGTON, DC — You might see President Donald Trump frequent one of his golf courses from time to time, but when it comes to food, he hasn't gotten out much. It's been nearly a year since Trump took office, and the Republican still hasn't eaten a non-working meal at a restaurant that doesn't pay him rent.

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Also Worth a Look Today

• How To Dispose Of Your Christmas Tree In DC
• Man Fatally Shot In Northeast: Police
• Prepay Fairfax City Property Taxes Early To Maximize Deductions
• Pedestrian Hit and Killed In Manassas
• Resident Rescued From Fire At Belle Haven Home

Across America

• Dog Found 'Frozen Solid' On Porch In Bitter Cold
• Boiling Water Turns To Snow In Record-Lows (Watch)
• Here's How Taxpayers Hope To Avoid A Hike In 2018
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