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Loudoun County Administrator Tim Hemstreet has announced that John Bayliss has been selected as the new director of the Loudoun County Department of Information Technology. Bayliss was selected after a nationwide recruitment. His appointment is effective Sept. 2. County Administrator Tim Hemstreet has announced that John Bayliss has been selected as the new director of…
After two accidental house fires within twenty-four hours displaced ten people and caused $604k in damages, Loudoun firefighters offer important fire prevention information. On Tuesday, July 15, just before 2:45 p.m., the Loudoun County Emergency Communication Center received a 911 reporting a house fire on Peacock Circle in Hamilton. The 911 callers reported a fire…
As demand for COVID-19 vaccine from Loudoun County continues to decrease and as more providers in the community continue to offer COVID-19 vaccine, Loudoun County is adjusting the hours of operation at its Dulles Town Center clinic effective Tuesday, July 27. The clinic will close permanently on the evening of Tuesday, August 24, 2021. Hours…
Loudoun Economic Development proudly announce that Aggreko will establish its Data Center Division’s North American headquarters in Loudoun County. The energy solutions leader—globally headquartered in the UK, with major investments around the world—chose a Leesburg location for its access to Loudoun’s Data Center Alley. Loudoun Economic Development collaborated with global consultancy firm InterGlobix on this recruitment…
As the Loudoun County Department of Animal Services prepares to move into its new facility in Leesburg at the end of July, residents should be aware of upcoming changes to the department’s normal operations schedule. July 9 Adoption Event A final pet adoption event at the existing Animal Shelter in Waterford is scheduled for Friday, July 9,…
In the final minutes of the July 6 Loudoun County Board of Supervisors closed session, all eight supervisors present affirmed the Gerachis Construction Group, LLC’s purchase of three parcels in the historic village of Aldie. Chair Phyllis J. Randall moved and Leesburg District Supervisor Kristen C. Umstattd seconded the motion that “the Board of Supervisors…
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By Valerie Cury On Wednesday, June 30, at the Loudoun County Public Schools Administration building parking lot, Republican gubernatorial candidate Glenn Youngkin rolled out the first phase of his education plan in front of a large crowd. Youngkin started by saying, “This campaign is about making Virginia the best state—the best place to live, work, and raise a family. And there…
As of July 1, the cultivation and possession of recreational marijuana, or cannabis, is legal in Virginia, within limits. Loudoun County has posted information online to help residents understand what is allowed and what is not under the new law passed by the General Assembly in February 2021. Loudoun County encourages residents who may plan to use…
A Bluemont man was sentenced today to 19 years in prison for the production and distribution of child pornography. According to court documents, Kevin Hewlett, 36, was convicted by a federal jury on Oct. 8, 2020, of producing and distributing child pornography. According to court documents and evidence presented at trial, Hewlett was a farrier,…