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Again? Swatting Incident Evacuates Stafford High School Two Days In A Row Again? Swatting Incident Evacuates Stafford High School Two Days In A Row Again? Swatting Incident Evacuates Stafford High School Two Days In A Row
Again? Swatting Incident Evacuates Stafford High School Two Days In A Row Yet another swatting incident evacuated Stafford High School. The treat was called into the school at 9 a.m., just one day after two swatting incidents evacuated both Stafford and Brooke Point high schools at dismissal. "Due to the increase in swatting calls, deputies will be providing additional coverage at all of our public schools," the sheriff's office said. "The investigation is ongoing." Want breaking news in the DMV as it happens, or want to contribute? Join the DMV All Incidents Facebook group.
Fairfax Mom Of 3 Dies In ATV Accident Fairfax Mom Of 3 Dies In ATV Accident Fairfax Mom Of 3 Dies In ATV Accident
Fairfax Mom Of 3 Dies In ATV Accident Support is surging for the family of a Fairfax County mom, who died suddenly on Sunday, Aug. 13. More than $11,500 had been raised for 37-year-old Melanie Cunningham's three sons on a GoFundMe as of Wednesday, Aug. 23. According to the campaign, Melanie fought hard after an ATV accident on Aug. 6. She succumbed to her injuries after nearly a week. Funds will go toward associated medical bills and Melanie's funeral, the campaign says. Melanie worked as an educator at the Kiddie Academy of Leesburg, who remembered her with a tribute. The post garnered condolences. We are heart-broken …
Man Robs Victim With 3 Live Parrots Perched On His Head In Fairfax County Man Robs Victim With 3 Live Parrots Perched On His Head In Fairfax County Man Robs Victim With 3 Live Parrots Perched On His Head In Fairfax County
Man Robs Victim With 3 Live Parrots Perched On His Head In Fairfax County Maybe the little birdie on his shoulder told him to do it? Police are seeking the identity of a man who they say robbed a victim at knifepoint in Fairfax County, all with three live parrots perched on his shoulders and head. The bird bandit approached his victim near the McDonald's at 6165 Arlington Boulevard in the Seven Corners on Tuesday morning, Aug. 22, and brandished a knife.  He made off with an undisclosed amount of cash and is being described as a Hispanic man between 28 and 32 years old with tattoos. He was captured on surveillance footage wearing a black cowb…
These Are The Best High Schools In Spotsylvania: Report These Are The Best High Schools In Spotsylvania: Report These Are The Best High Schools In Spotsylvania: Report
These Are The Best High Schools In Spotsylvania: Report The grades are in, and these Spostylvania high schools are a cut above the rest, according to the community and school ranking site Niche. After considering a number of key areas, these schools were ranked in the website’s 2023 report on the "Best Public High schools in Spotsylvania County. Riverbend High School scored the highest in the area with an A-. Its strengths are diversity, college prep, and clubs/activities, and its weakness administration. Courtland High School earned a B+; while Massoponax, Chancellor and Spotsylvania high schools all earned a B-. Click here for the …
Murder Of Arlington's Scott Ratigan Piques Interests On Reddit Murder Of Arlington's Scott Ratigan Piques Interests On Reddit Murder Of Arlington's Scott Ratigan Piques Interests On Reddit
Murder Of Arlington's Scott Ratigan Piques Interests On Reddit Redditors are hoping to crack a 2020 Arlington murder mystery. Scott Ratigan, 24, was killed in his Ballston apartment on Jan. 17, 2020. Police later released footage of a possible suspect, but the case remains open. A request for information on the case was posted to Reddit on Tuesday, Aug. 22. "Scott lived in an amenity, high rise building but the murderer somehow was able to get up to his apartment and it appears let in (not sure if it was under duress or if Scott knew them)," the post reads.  "Apparently the apartment had been cleaned and reeked of bleach when his body was found. No …
Lacey Blount Dies After 'Short But Valiant' Cancer Battle, 38 Lacey Blount Dies After 'Short But Valiant' Cancer Battle, 38 Lacey Blount Dies After 'Short But Valiant' Cancer Battle, 38
Lacey Blount Dies After 'Short But Valiant' Cancer Battle, 38 Emma Lacey Blount died after a short but valiant cancer battle on Friday, Aug. 18, her obituary says. She was 38 years old. A Partlow resident, Lacey worked as the office manager of Blount Customs homes and as a bus driver for the county's schools. Locals may remember her for her many years of work at the 2400 Diner. "Lacey loved and lived a simple country life that filled her bucket," her obituary reads. Condolences poured in on Facebook. Yesterday God gained a beautiful Angel. Lacey. She was one of my beautiful brides. She’s also the daughter to a very... Posted by Mermaid Lake Pho…
I-66 Shooting Between Vehicles Sends Passenger To Hospital I-66 Shooting Between Vehicles Sends Passenger To Hospital I-66 Shooting Between Vehicles Sends Passenger To Hospital
I-66 Shooting Between Vehicles Sends Passenger To Hospital A shooting between vehicles on Interstate 66 sent one person to the hospital on Tuesday, Aug. 22 in Fairfax County, Virginia State Police said. Gunfire broke out between two Honda sedans on the eastbound side around 1:10 p.m. Both vehicles pulled over to the side of the interstate near the 50 mile marker. The shooting suspect remained at the scene and was taken into custody by state police without incident. One of the two occupants in the other Honda was struck and was taken to a nearby hospital for treatment of non-life threatening injuries. No further details were provided. Anyone…
Possible Showers, Thunderstorms To Close Out Sunny Week In Virginia: Forecasters Possible Showers, Thunderstorms To Close Out Sunny Week In Virginia: Forecasters Possible Showers, Thunderstorms To Close Out Sunny Week In Virginia: Forecasters
Possible Showers, Thunderstorms To Close Out Sunny Week In Virginia: Forecasters A picture-perfect day will be followed by several more with looming thunderstorms in northern Virginia and Washington DC, forecasters say. Wednesday, Aug. 23 will be sunny with low humidity and a high near 83, and increasing clouds in the afternoon, the National Weather Service says.  Thursday, Aug. 24 will be filled with scattered showers and a chance of thunderstorms, according to the NWS. Friday, Aug. 25 will be partly sunny with a high near 91, and a chance of showers and more thunderstorms. Saturday will also be sunny with a high near 87, and with a chance of thunderstorms, the N…
Motorcyclist Killed In NY Crash Was Board Member At Sussex County Community College Motorcyclist Killed In NY Crash Was Board Member At Sussex County Community College Motorcyclist Killed In NY Crash Was Board Member At Sussex County Community College
Motorcyclist Killed In NY Crash Was Board Member At Sussex County Community College A 54-year-old motorcyclist killed in a two-vehicle crash on a New York highway has been identified as a board member at a New Jersey college. David Castner, who died in the Saturday, Aug. 19 wreck in Deerkpark, on Route 209, sat on the Board of Trustees at Sussex County Community College. Castner, of Highland Lakes, was heading south on Route 209 when he attempted to make a left turn onto Third Street. He collided with a pickup truck that was turning onto the highway and was thrown from the vehicle. Despite attempted life-saving efforts by police and medics, Castner was pronounced dea…
These Are The Best High Schools In Stafford: Report These Are The Best High Schools In Stafford: Report These Are The Best High Schools In Stafford: Report
These Are The Best High Schools In Stafford: Report The grades are in, and these Stafford high schools are a cut above the rest, according to the community and school ranking site Niche. After considering a number of key areas, these schools were ranked in the website’s 2023 report on the "Best Public High schools in Stafford County." No. 1: Colonial Forge, A No. 2: Mountain View, A- No. 3: North Stafford, A- No. 4: Brooke Point, B No. 5: Stafford Senior HS, B Colonial Forge earned an A in diversity; an A- in academics, college prep, and clubs/activities, and a B+ in teachers and administration. Niche's list of best public high school…
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