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“A day on, not a day off!” said James Conway Sr. of the Universal Lodge #1 of Alexandria who came to march with members of the Mighty 31st Masonic District of the Most Worshipful Prince Hall Grand Lodge of Richmond and the 30th and 29th Masonic Districts in the 2024 Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.…
By Reed Carver The owners of the Dulles Greenway (Toll Roads Investors Partnership II, or “T.R.I.P.”) have requested of the SCC to raise the rate of tolls from $5.80 to $8.10 during rush hours, and up from $5.25 to $6.40 during other hours. The rush hour change would be one of 40%. The off-hour change…
By Audrey Carpenter Charges have been refiled against Round Hill residents Nicole Metz, Kimberly Hall and Alex Hall, accused of alleged animal abuse while operating an animal rescue organization from their homes last year. A total of 102 animals were seized from the two homes by Loudoun County Animal Services between February and March 2023.…
By Audrey Carpenter Former Loudoun County Superintendent of Schools Dr. Scott Ziegler is set to be sentenced Thursday, Jan. 18, in Loudoun County Circuit Court for unlawfully firing a special education teacher, but the Blue Ridge Leader has learned that Ziegler’s attorney has filed a motion to set aside that verdict. “The court will entertain…
Loudoun County, VA (January 11, 2024) – Two Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office (LCSO) Deputies were injured after being struck by an oncoming vehicle while responding to an unrelated crash on Watson Road in Leesburg. Two deputies of the LCSO Motor Unit were driving towards a crash on Watson Road near Manber Lane when they were struck…
By Audrey Carpenter Developer Chuck Kuhn has plans to potentially build a data center at the former Westpark conference and hotel site. The 7.58-acre parcel of land is currently zoned B-3, which allows for retail and commercial use. Kuhn is seeking to change the zoning to PEC Planned Employment Community District for the purpose of…
By Audrey Carpenter Former Loudoun County Superintendent of Schools Dr. Scott Ziegler is set to be sentenced Thursday, Jan. 11, in Loudoun County Circuit Court for unlawfully firing a special education teacher, but the Blue Ridge Leader has learned that Ziegler’s attorney has filed a motion to set aside that verdict. “The court will entertain…
Ceremonial Swearing-In of the Loudoun County Board of Supervisors and the Loudoun County School Board on Saturday, Jan. 6 at the Holiday Inn, Dulles.
Loudoun County Encourages Public Participation in Jan. 9 Hearing on Proposed Greenway Toll Increases
Loudoun County officials encourage residents and businesses who wish to offer comment on the Dulles Greenway’s proposed rate hike to attend the State Corporation Commission (SCC) public hearing, Tuesday, January 9, 2024, 6:00 – 10:00 p.m. at Freedom High School, 25450 Riding Center Drive in South Riding. Toll Road Investors Partnership II, LP (“TRIP II”), the company…
Heritage students participating in the Plant the Moon Challenge will have an opportunity to speak with an astronaut aboard the International Space Station. The Earth-to-space call will air live on Tuesday, Jan. 9, from approximately 1:05 – 1:25 p.m. The event can be viewed in real-time on NASA Television, the NASA app, and the NASA website. Students’ questions…