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Jury Indicts Teacher Caught In Child Sex Sting By NoVa Cop

A federal grand jury has indicted a former Maryland middle school teacher caught in a child sex sting for facility of interstate commerce to attempt to entice a minor to engage in sexual activity. Kenneth Brian Fischer, 39, who formerly received a statewide "Teacher of the Year" honor, had been caught in an online chat by a Fairfax County undercover detective posing as a minor.

Florida School Shooting: Prince William Police Chief Responds

Add Prince William County Police chief Barry Barnard to the growing number of law enforcement heads across the country who have felt the need reassure citizens about the safety of their schools.

Fugitive Shot And Killed By ICE Officer In Dumfries: Police

A fugitive was shot and killed Friday after trying to flee from authorities at a Days Inn on Old Stage Road, according to Prince William County Police. Mario Dantoni Bass, 37, of the 15700 block of Tassleford Lane in Woodbridge, was taken to an area hospital, where he later died.

Man Flips Out, Destroys Speed Camera In DC (Video)

Not many people like speed cameras. But one man who really, really doesn't like speed cameras turned that feeling into action recently, and police are looking for him.

Reston Mentioned In 'Jeopardy!' Question

If you were watching a recent Jeopardy! episode, you may have noticed a certain planned community come up in the clue. Montgomery County Fire & Rescue spokesman Pete Piringer tweeted a screenshot of the clue, which read: "Swift water rescue teams frequently visit the Great Falls area of this river between Reston & Bethesda."

NoVa's Snow Ranking Is Absolutely Embarrassing

We are just a couple of days from March, and yet here we sit in Northern Virginia, almost completely snowless. We've had so little snow, in fact, that we rank near the bottom of a list of cities and regions in the Eastern United States, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.

Daylight Saving 2018: When Does Virginia Move Clocks Forward?

As if the recent 70 degree days weren't already a sign that winter is almost over, the days start getting longer in just a month. While spring doesn't pop up on the calendar until March 20, the first hint of it comes when Daylight Saving Time officially begins at 2 a.m. Sunday, March 11.

12 Virginia Colleges Among Best Values In US

A new list ranks the best value colleges in the country for 2018 and 12 of those colleges are right here in Virginia, with one university ranked in the top 10.

Also Worth a Look Today

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• Virginia Is 23rd Most Sinful State In America
• ‘Lunch Shaming’ Ban Over Student Meals Heads To Virginia Senate
• Crash Into Utility Pole Closes Georgetown Pike Overnight
• American Pickers Looking For Treasure In Virginia
• Zinga Frozen Yogurt Suddenly Closes In Kings Park
• Sancerre Gets Approval To Open In Old Town Alexandria

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