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After seven days of evidence and argument, a Loudoun County jury found Roger Lee Bentley guilty of one count of felony Involuntary Manslaughter, one count of misdemeanor Unlawful Release of Hazardous Materials, one count of misdemeanor Failure to Maintain Required Records of Hazardous Materials Release, and one count of misdemeanor Failure to Control or Mitigate…
The first state historical highway marker in Leesburg and Loudoun County memorializing a lynching victim was dedicated Wednesday, July 16. State and local elected officials joined with members of the NAACP Loudoun Branch and the Loudoun Freedom Center in a ceremony at the site of the former Potter’s Field public burying ground, the present-day northeast…
U.S. Senators Mark R. Warner and Tim Kaine (both D-VA) announced $15,553,713 in federal funding to support infrastructure improvements at six airports across Virginia. This funding comes through the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration Airport Improvement Program, made possible by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. “Investing in our airports is a crucial component of strengthening Virginia’s economy and…
On July 10, Glenn Youngkin announced that ORBCOMM Inc., a global leader in industrial IoT solutions, will establish its global headquarters in Sterling, investing up to $3 million into skilled job creation and expanding into 22,000 square feet of office space. The project, pending Loudoun County Board of Supervisors approval on July 15, is estimated…
Purcellville Council majority holds firm and passes budget By Valerie Cury After three months of often heated debate, the Purcellville Town Council on June 17 passed a $33.1 million FY 26 budget in a 4-3 vote, capping a process marked by sharp philosophical divides and public unrest. The meeting erupted with frequent outbursts from the…
By Sophia Clifton On June 3, the Loudoun County Board of Supervisors received an in-depth briefing on the outcomes of the recently adjourned 2025 Virginia General Assembly Session. County administration staff Jonathan Freeman and Erin McLellan presented the County’s legislative report, detailing how the Board’s adopted priorities fared during the session, along with key budget…
By Sophia Clifton At the beginning of the Leesburg Town Council Work Session on June 9, Council members listened to three substantive presentations, each addressing a cornerstone of municipal well-being: emergency preparedness, water system reliability, and traffic safety. Emergency Management Security Coordinator Amy Cornell‑Titcomb first walked Council through significant updates to the Town’s Emergency Operations Plan.…
By Katie Northcott Stakeholders reached a consensus about several aspects of Western Loudoun zoning ordinances at Loudoun County’s Transportation and Land Use Committee’s (TLUC) meeting on April 24. Four Loudoun County Supervisors and three members of the Loudoun County Planning Commission met with nine representative stakeholders to discuss Western Loudoun zoning laws relevant to the…
By Valerie Cury At two heated Purcellville Town Council meetings in May, sharply contrasting philosophies over the Town Manager’s proposed $35.9 million FY26 budget were on full display. Mayor Chris Bertaut, Vice Mayor Ben Nett, and Council Members Carol Luke and Susan Khalil advocated trimming approximately $1.6 million from the draft budget—including significantly lowering the…
By Valerie Cury On April 21, Commonwealth’s Attorney Bob Anderson issued a response to Council Member Caleb Stought’s April 13 request for an advisory opinion. Stought had asked whether Purcellville Vice Mayor Ben Nett may have violated the State and Local Government Conflict of Interest Act—legislation that, among other things, defines and prohibits improper conflicts…