Fallen Soldier's Escort + SAT Scores Off The Charts: Top News

FAIRFAX COUNTY, VA — Here are five local stories you don't want to miss today in Fairfax County:

1. Marine Killed In Kabul Bombing To Be Taken To Arlington Cemetery: First responders from Arlington and Fairfax counties pay respects to the late U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Darin Taylor as his body was escorted to Arlington National Cemetery Friday at 10 a.m. Friday. MORE

2. SAT Scores Above Global Average In Fairfax Public Schools: SAT scores at Fairfax County Public Schools continues to outperform the state and national averages, according to College Board data from the class of 2021. MORE

3. $1.1M Settlement In Kickback Scheme To By Paid By Herndon Man: Facing allegations of receiving kickbacks from federal contracts, a Herndon businessman, his Arlington-based company, and another Virginia company agreed in July to pay a combined $1,174,584 settlement. MORE

4. Higher Bus Staff Salary Scales Funded By Fairfax School Board: On Thursday, the Fairfax County School Board voted to increase the salary scales for the school district's transportation staff. MORE

5. 50K Marijuana Atomizers From China Seized By Customs Officials: Officers from U.S. Customs and Border Protection at Washington Dulles International Airport seized a shipment from China Wednesday containing more than 50,000 marijuana atomizers. The shipment was destined for a Manassas address. MORE

Here's a look at first responders preparing for the fallen soldier's escort:

The Avett Brothers at Wolf Trap (Sept. 24)

Reston Multicultural Festival (Sept. 25)

Harvest Happenings in McLean (Sept. 25)

National Public Lands Day Trash Cleanup at Belle Haven Park (Sept. 25)

5th Annual Candy Cane Kids Fun Run in Fairfax (Sept. 25)

Yard Sale at Landsdowne Community Pool (Sept. 25)

Reston Farm Garden Market Fall Fest (Sept. 25 and 26)

Traveling Players presents The Blue Monster at Tysons Corner Center (Sept. 26)

NatureFest at Runnymede Park (Sept. 26)