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The Loudoun County Board of Supervisors has approved several measures to address, change or prohibit the current and future naming of county roads after Confederate or segregationist figures or symbols or slogans. On Nov. 3, the Board voted unanimously to make these changes. This action followed a yearlong Board-directed effort, with the help and input…
Gov. Ralph Northam announced general fund revenues grew 15.6 percent in October, driven by an impressive growth in payroll withholding and sales tax collections. “We are excited to see increased revenue collections once again,” said Northam. “This continued growth is a reflection of the Commonwealth’s responsible fiscal management—our smart investments continue to pay off for Virginians.” …
The Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority, which managed construction of the Silver Line, announced Thursday that Metrorail construction from Wiehle Avenue to Ashburn in eastern Loudoun County has reached substantial completion. Substantial completion means major construction is complete and allows operational readiness testing to begin. “Revenue service,” which is when people can begin riding Metro in Loudoun County,…
The Loudoun County Health Department is now offering appointments for children ages 5 to 11 to receive the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine following approval by the Virginia Department of Health. The VDH approval for use of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine for individuals in this age group comes after a recommendation from the Centers for Disease Control and…
We would like to congratulate Lieutenant Doug Shaw on his retirement from the Leesburg Police Department after providing more than 24 years of public service to the Town. Lieutenant Shaw was hired by the Leesburg Police Department on August 25, 1997. While a member of the department, Lieutenant Shaw has served in numerous specialized positions…
The Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office has charged a Loudoun County Public School counselor with taking indecent liberties with a child by a custodian. Ann M. Barrett, 42, of Ashburn, turned herself in to the Loudoun County Adult Detention Center this afternoon. The Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office was made aware of the allegations in May 2021 after…
The Virginia Department of Elections updated the results of the general election of Nov. 2 on Thursday, Nov. 4, at 8:44 a.m. With 2,727 precincts of 2,855 reporting, the unofficial tallies are shown below. The results are incomplete as absentee ballots may be accepted until noon on Friday, Nov. 5. Results will be certified on…
By Laura Longley By the time the Blue Ridge Leader arrives at your local newsstand, the heated election for Virginia Governor, Lieutenant Governor, and Attorney General will be in our rearview mirror. But this year, your civic obligation doesn’t end with that election. Throughout November, there’s another kind of election that could have equally profound…
Because COVID-19 legislation passed by the Virginia General Assembly in June 2020 extended expired site plans, the Vineyard Square project in Purcellville can continue until at least July 2022. The Old Town Purcellville project, located on 21st St., is approved for six stories and 40 condo units—even though multi-family isn’t an allowed use in the C-4…
Loudoun County offers ongoing mental health education and substance abuse prevention programs. All programs are free, but registration is required, and seats are limited. The schedule of upcoming classes for November 2021 is as follows: Adverse Childhood Experiences Training The Adverse Childhood Experiences training is a one-hour educational program that aims to raise awareness of Adverse Childhood…