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The Morven Park International & Fall Horse Trials will host the US Equestrian Open of Eventing Final from Thursday, Oct. 9, through Sunday, Oct. 12, at the historic Morven Park grounds in Leesburg. The four-day competition will feature top-level riders, including Olympians, competing in the three phases of eventing: dressage, show jumping, and cross-country. The…
By Grace Bennett On August 12, the Loudoun County School Board assembled to discuss its noncompliance with the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights in order to determine its next steps. The result was a loss of over $50 million in federal funding. According to Policy 8040, the generalized policy addressing the rights…
Fraser, Nett appear in court; legal motions Sept. 4 By Valerie Cury As of press time, a hearing is scheduled for Sept. 4, during which legal counsel for Purcellville Town Manager Kwasi Fraser and Vice Mayor Ben Nett are expected to file motions in their respective cases. Both men face two felony counts each, including…
By Sophia Clifton Two 16-year-old boys at Stone Bridge High School were notified this month that they would face 10-day suspensions after a Title IX investigation concluded they were responsible for sexual harassment for complaining about a transgender classmate in the boys’ locker room. The incident, which happened on March 31 and was partially recorded…
Plan defies land use goals, stirs concern over water, traffic, and rural impact By Valerie Cury On July 29, the County Planning Commission held a public hearing on the Valley Commerce Center proposal to rezone 117.07 acres at 17110 Purcellville Road from JLMA-3 (residential) to PD-IP (industrial). The property, owned by Chuck Kuhn (17110 Purcellville…
The Leesburg Police Department is launching a new state-authorized school zone speed safety program on Aug. 21, aimed at improving safety for students, pedestrians, and motorists. The cameras will detect and capture images and video of vehicles exceeding the posted speed limit during designated school hours. For the first 30 days, violators will receive a…
A ribbon cutting was held on Tuesday, July 29 to celebrate the grand opening of Hotel Burg. Located at 208 S King Street, Hotel Burg was designed by Michael Graves Architecture & Design and Madison Dale. The hotel integrates seamlessly with Leesburg’s old & historic district by incorporating a preserved 1885 historic house and styled…
Nett cleared by Panel, then arrested along with Town Manager By Valerie Cury In a dramatic rebuke of political interference and procedural injustice, the Town of Purcellville Employee Grievance Panel has unequivocally exonerated Officer Ben Nett, overturning his April 4 termination from the Police Department. What began as a controversial dismissal steeped in allegations now…
Gov. Glenn Youngkin announced AstraZeneca, a global biopharmaceutical company focused on the research, development, and commercialization of prescription medicines, selected Virginia for its largest single facility investment ever as part of their plan to invest $50 billion in the United States by 2030. At the announcement, Youngkin was joined by AstraZeneca CEO Pascal Soriot and…
Two officials from the Town of Purcellville are now facing felony charges following recent grand jury indictments. Vice-Mayor Ben Nett is charged with six felony counts, including four related to alleged misuse of the Virginia Criminal Information Network and two involving alleged bid rigging and conspiracy. Town Manager Kwasi Fraser faces two felony counts connected to similar…