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VIRGINIA — On the weekend, we present a week in review of the top stories and headlines from across Northern Virginia and DC. Here's a roundup of some of the biggest and quirkiest stories across the state. You can also find your local Patch and catch up on those stories by clicking here.

Anti-LGBTQ+ Bigotry Behind Drag Show Bomb Threat Decried By Board

Members of the county board decried the anti-LGBTQ+ bigotry behind a bomb threat made last Saturday against Freddie's Beach Bar.

Mother Charged For Gun Brought To Elementary School

The mother of the child who brought a gun to an elementary school has been charged by police.

Increased Tax On Data Centers Pushed

The Board of County Supervisors heard from some residents Tuesday that the tax on data center equipment should be higher.

Armed Kidnapping Of Man In Leads To Arrest Of 2 Men

Metropolitan Police Department arrested two suspects in connection to the armed kidnapping of a man. The arrests were made by MPD's Carjacking Taskforce with help from the FBI.

Amended Belmont Data Center Proposal Approved

A downsized data center campus proposal was approved 6-3 by the Board of Supervisors Wednesday. The board previously voted against a larger-scale proposal.

Teacher On Leave After Sex Crime Charge

A music teacher and choir director has been charged with a child sex crime.

Former Teacher Faces Child Porn Charges

A former substitute teacher and private music teacher has been charged with a child sex crime.

2 VA Men Stopped With Firearms In Carry-On Bags At National Airport

Transportation Security Administration officers stopped two men from bringing firearms onto two flights leaving Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport over the weekends.

• 3 Guns In 4 Days Detected By TSA Officers At Reagan National Airport

Amazon Fresh In Crystal City Closes Door For Good: Report

Customers going to the Amazon Fresh to buy a gallon of milk will be in for a surprise. The store closed its doors for good on Sunday afternoon, according to news reports.

Drive-By Shooting Killing Resident Leads To Conviction

An MS-13 gang member was convicted in D.C. federal court for a 2015 drive-by shooting on an interstate that killed one resident and injured another.

Volunteers Remove Hundreds Of Thousands Of Invasive Insects

Hundreds of thousands of invasive spotted lanternfly eggs were eradicated during a first-ever volunteer event to tackle spotted lanternfly problem areas at wineries and other locations.

Fentanyl Dealer Tied To Fatal Overdose Sentenced

A fentanyl dealer who prosecutors say was linked to a customer's fatal overdose was sentenced to 10 years in prison.

Fire At Inn Injures 2, Causes $2.8 Million In Damages

A fire at a historic inn injured two people and caused $2.8 million in damages Saturday, according to the fire department.

Dispute In Parking Garage Leads To Multiple Arrest Warrants

Police have identified the suspect and obtained an arrest warrant for malicious wounding and assault and battery in connection with an incident that occurred midday.

Assistant Principal Charged After VA 6-Year-Old Shot Teacher: Report

An ex-assistant principal at a Virginia elementary school has been indicted in connection with the case of a 6-year-old who shot a teacher, according to reports.

• 6-Year-Old's Gun Jammed After Shooting VA Teacher, Report Finds

Interchange At Busy Intersection Gets $2.5M Federal Aid

As the county plans an interchange to address congestion at a busy intersection, Rep. Abigail Spanberger presented a ceremonial check Tuesday for the future $2.5 million in federal funding to support the project.