Fetus Dead In Pond | Data Center Fails | 36 Pounds Of Weed: VA News

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.

Late-Term Fetus Found Dead: Police

Police are investigating a dead fetus found in a pond and reminding residents that Virginia has Safe Haven laws to allow a parent to surrender a newborn.

High School Changes Graduation Location After Backlash From Families

After an apparent backlash from high school families over a change in venue and the number of tickets that would be available for the school's June 4 graduation, the principal said the ceremony would be held at the school's football stadium.

Firearms, 36 Pounds Of Weed Seized In Drug Trafficking Case

Detectives from the police department's Gang Intelligence Unit recovered more than 1,800 THC vape cartridges, 36 pounds of marijuana, additional narcotics, and firearms at three addresses.

Data Center Campus Rejected By Board Of Supervisors

As officials give more scrutiny to data centers, the Board of Supervisors rejected a new data center campus. A smaller by-right data center is permitted, however.

Data Center Zoning Policy To Be Updated By County Board

A group of residents from the Save Bren Mar From Data Center group from the Mason District held up signs throughout Tuesday's land-use policy committee meeting, calling on the supervisors to end by right data center development on commercial and industrial properties.

Lottery To Decide Affordable Homeowner Program

Eligible first-time homebuyers will have a chance to buy $175,000 and $225,000 homes.

Jackknifed Tractor-Trailer Due To Tailgating Driver: VA State Police

A 28-year-old man was at fault for a collision involving two-tractor trailers and a passenger vehicle during a morning commute on the Capital Beltway, according to Virginia State Police.

Handgun Found In Woman's Carry-On Bag At National Airport: TSA

Transportation Security Administration officers prevented a woman from carrying her unloaded handgun onto a flight leaving Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport on Sunday.

73-Year-Old Hit By Gunfire At Apartment Building

Gunshots that struck an apartment building injured a 73-year-old man Saturday, according to police.

Reward Offered In Fatal Pedestrian Hit-And-Run

A reward is being offered for information in the February hit-and-run that killed a pedestrian.

Motorcyclist Killed In Crash

A 19-year-old man died after the motorcycle he was operating struck a vehicle making a turn onto Leesburg Pike, according to police.

Deaths Of Woman, Man In December Ruled Murder-Suicide

The Office of the Chief Medical Examiner has determined that the cause and manner of the death of a married couple to be a murder-suicide.

City To Acquire Shopping Center For Future Redevelopment

The city's Economic Development Authority has acquired a shopping center for the purpose of future redevelopment.

Ex-Mormon Bishop Arrested In VA On Child Sex Abuse Charges

A former bishop in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints who was featured in an Associated Press investigation into how the church protects itself from allegations of sexual abuse was arrested by police in Virginia this week after being indicted on charges he sexually abused his daughter while accompanying her on a school trip when she was a child, according to court filings.

Babies 'R' Us Returning Inside Kohl's Stores: VA Impact

After closing all its stores in a massive bankruptcy, Babies "R" Us may soon make its return to Virginia via a new partnership with Kohl's, the company announced Tuesday.

VA Tick Season 2024 Starts Early Thanks To Mild Winter

A mild El Niño winter in Virginia means ticks are out early and may already be attaching themselves to dogs — and you — and potentially spreading serious diseases.

Lillian Orlich, Teacher Of Nearly 70 Years In PWC Schools, Dies

A school district is remembering longtime teacher Lillian Orlich, who died on March 7.

Up To 4-Cent Real Estate Tax Increase Considered In City

City Council set an advertised real estate tax rate 4 cents above the current rate as budget discussions continue.

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