Famous Actress' Drug Charges, Unknown Soldiers Tomb: News Nearby

There was plenty of news across Virginia and Washington, DC, on Monday. 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.

• Pro-Confederate Rally Draws Dozens Of Protesters
• Centreville Seniors Displaced By Fire: How You Can Help
• GMU Senate Votes Against Koch-Influenced Hires: Report

Rose McGowan To Face Trial In Cocaine Charges: Judge

A Loudoun County judge refused to drop charges against actress Rose McGowan for cocaine possession, according to reports. The cocaine was allegedly found in her wallet at the Dulles International Airport; McGowan's attorneys say agents of disgraced media mogul Harvey Weinstein may have planted the cocaine to discredit her as she accuses him of sexual assault.

Dog Rescued From Hot Vehicle In Sterling: Police

A dog was rescued after being left inside a locked vehicle with the internal temperature measured at 127 degrees Friday, according to the Loudoun County Sheriff's Office. Authorities later found the owner in a nearby store.

Metro To Shut Down 6 Stations Along Blue, Yellow Lines In 2019

Metro announced plans Monday to temporarily close all Blue and Yellow line stations south of Reagan National Airport during the summer of 2019, as part of a three-year project to rebuild outdoor station platforms.

Woman Wields Machete On Metro Tracks With A Child: Report

A woman has been arrested after she was found wielding a machete on Metro tracks while with a child, according to a report.

Remembering Herndon's History: Tomb of the Unknown Soldier

Herndon has its own "Tomb of the Unknown Soldier" of sorts, located not too far from the entrance of the Town cemetery, Chestnut Grove. In the gravesite lay two soldiers from the Civil War.

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Tombstone at the grave of the two unknown Confederate soldiers. Photo by Barbara Glakas.