LCSO investigating shooting in Sterling
The Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a shooting outside a restaurant in Sterling. Around 11:15 p.m. on May 29, LCSO Deputies responded to Tommy’s Place II, located in the 150 block of Enterprise Street, where a subject had fired a round towards an employee at the restaurant and struck a window. An armed security…
Town of Hillsboro reopens Route 9 to two-way traffic on schedule
The Town of Hillsboro has reopened to two-way traffic on its “reclaimed Main Street,” Charles Town Pike, with the substantial completion of a $30-million multi-faceted road and infrastructure project, ReThink9. Hillsboro Mayor and ReThink9 Project Manager Roger Vance called it the Town’s greatest transformation in its 269-year history. “We are delighted to have met our commitment to fully reopen…
Magnolias at the Mill to provide free lunch to veterans and active military on Memorial Day
In observance of Memorial Day, Magnolias at the Mill, at 198 N. 21st Street in Purcellville, is offering complimentary lunch between the hours of 11 a.m. and 4 p.m. to veterans and active-duty military on Monday, May 31. “We’re pleased to honor our military personnel and to remember those who have sacrificed their lives for…
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By Laura Longley You made it. After 12 years of working hard and putting your heart into the life of your schools, you’re leaving high school with memories you’ll share not only with your classmates but also with students around…
Read more...The Loudoun County Fire Marshal’s Office has confirmed that the fire on Saturday night, June 5, in Lovettsville, which claimed one life, was incendiary in nature. Just before 8:30 p.m., Saturday, June 5, Loudoun County Fire and Rescue units from…
Read more...The Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office is investigating an early morning armed robbery of an Ashburn convenience store. Shortly before 1 a.m. May 27, the unknown suspect entered the 7-Eleven in the 20600 block of Ashburn Road. Inside the suspect approached…
Read more...In keeping with the new Comprehensive Plan to preserve Purcellville’s small-town feel, the Planning Commission has proposed to amend the Zoning Ordinance so that buildings constructed in the Town’s Historic Downtown / Central Commercial District (C-4 Zoning District) be limited to…
Read more...The Loudoun County Department of Animal Services took custody of 367 animals following an animal hoarding investigation in Aldie. Cynthia L. Peer, 39, has been charged with 51 Class 1 misdemeanors and 67 Class 4 misdemeanors, totaling 118 charges, after a search of her residence revealed hundreds of animals in…
Read more...On Saturday June 12, a rally was held at the Loudoun County Government Center in Leesburg to bring attention to and stop the teaching of Critical Race Theory in Loudoun County Public Schools and across the country—and instead support unity. The rally “Education not Indoctrination” was attended by over 200…
Read more...A march coordinated by the NAACP and Loudoun Freedom Center will be held in downtown Leesburg on Saturday, June 19, in observation of Juneteenth, which marks the end of slavery in the United States. Marchers will gather on the Loudoun County Courthouse lawn in downtown Leesburg at 9 a.m. and…
Read more...On July 11, Loudoun County Public Schools announced it will file an appeal of a June 8 decision in Loudoun County Circuit Court regarding the reinstatement of Leesburg Elementary physical education teacher Byron Tanner Cross. Judge James E. Plowman’s decision here. The statement read: “LCPS respectfully disagrees with the Circuit Court’s…
Read more...Land acquisition with JKLH will deliver 500MW of critical IT capacity when fully developed Yondr Group, a global leader, developer, owner operator and service provider of hyperscale data centers in partnership with JK Land Holdings, LLC, has announced they have closed on the acquisition of 270 acres of prime real…
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Congresswoman Jennifer Wexton (D-VA) has requested $10 million to fund a new interchange at Rt. 7 and Rt. 690, Hillsboro Road, and this was included in the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee’s surface transportation reauthorization bill. The bill, titled the…
Read more...By Valerie Cury Developers want higher building height limits in key parts of Purcellville, with periodic support from certain Council members, depending on the moment, they have tried to take power away from the local legislative body – and, in…
Read more...Loudoun County will implement Governor Ralph Northam’s Executive Order 79 (PDF), which lifts all remaining capacity limits for gatherings and social distancing requirements in previous executive orders that have been in place in county government facilities as part of the efforts…
Read more...By Valerie Cury Sen. Mark Warner (D-VA) started off May 21 by going to Alexandria to discuss affordable child care. He then visited Indian-American community leaders in Ashburn at Celebrations by Rupa Vira Restaurant to offer COVID-19 help to India,…
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Memorial Day at Breaux Vineyards
Memorial Day at Breaux Vineyards
Join Breaux Vineyards on Memorial Day for good wine and some fun! We will be having live music by Eric Selby & Deane Kern from 2-5pm and our kitchen will be open serving a variety of delicious food options. Reservations are required for all indoor, covered patio, and umbrella table seating. Groups of 10 people...
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Live Music with Ken Wenzel at Breaux Vineyards
Live Music with Ken Wenzel at Breaux Vineyards
Join us on Saturday, June 5th for live music by Ken Wenzel from 1-5pm! A saxophonist, a guitarist, a singer/songwriter, and a bandleader, Ken has been described as a purveyor of restless midwestern sentimentality, who searches in his songs for the kinds of truth that’s often best found within oneself. Whether performing as a solo...
Grace The Plains Concert Series 2021
Grace The Plains Concert Series 2021
June 5, 2021 5:00 p.m.: The Grace Church Concert Series in The Plains, VA in an outdoor Covid safe performance, features Quintango. Grace has scheduled a rain date of June 6, 2021. This is tango like you’ve never imagined it: classical chops, jazz harmonies, and intimate arrangements written for the group by outstanding composers in...
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Live Music with Josh Sowder at Breaux Vineyards
Live Music with Josh Sowder at Breaux Vineyards
Join us on Sunday, June 6th for live music by Josh Sowder from 1-5pm! Josh is a solo artist/singer/songwriter that plays a wide variety of music from the 50s through the 2000s. Reservations are required for all indoor, covered patio and umbrella table seating. Groups over 10 people are also required to make a reservation...
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Cajun Celebration at Breaux Vineyards
Cajun Celebration at Breaux Vineyards
Come join your Cajun cousins at Breaux Vineyards for our 24th Annual Cajun Celebration. Enjoy wine tastings, craft vendors, Cajun fare for sale, and more at this annual celebration of our Cajun heritage. We will have live music, crafters, and a variety of food vendors onsite, selling delicious food. This event will be happening rain...
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Juneteenth Clebration at Claude Moore Park
Juneteenth Clebration at Claude Moore Park
The Loudoun County Juneteenth Committee announces plans for its first Juneteenth Celebration at Claude Moore Park, Sterling, VA on Saturday, June 19th beginning at 11:00 with a car caravan from Belmont Country Club to Claude Moore Park. Activities begin at 12:00 at Claude Moore Park with the traditional flag raising ceremony by the legendary Buffalo...
Live Music with Shane Gamble at Breaux Vineyards
Live Music with Shane Gamble at Breaux Vineyards
Join us on Saturday, June 19th for live music by Shane Gamble from 2-5pm! Shane plays a variety of Pop, Country, Americana, and Indie Rock for his audience. Don't miss the chance to hear him play with us while enjoying a nice glass of Breaux wine! Reservations are required in specific areas and groups over...
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Live Music with Scott Clark at Breaux Vineyards
Live Music with Scott Clark at Breaux Vineyards
Join us on Sunday, June 20th for a glass of wine and live music by Scott Clark from 2-5pm! Scott is a classically trained bass-baritone and graduate of the James Madison University School of Music. Though locally Scott performs a wide range of jazz standards and pop music, he specializes in both Opera and Oratorio....
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Fourth Friday at Breaux Vineyards
Fourth Friday at Breaux Vineyards
Kick off the weekend at Breaux during our Fourth Friday event! We will have extended hours of operation on June 25th from 5pm until 9pm. Don't miss the chance to enjoy a good glass of wine, live music by Jon France and some delicious food from our kitchen. No reservations are required to attend this...
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Live Music with Famous Last Words at Breaux Vineyards
Live Music with Famous Last Words at Breaux Vineyards
Join us on Saturday, June 26th for a glass of wine and live music by Famous Last Words from 2pm-5pm! Famous Last Words is an acoustic variety duo formed in 2018 in Front Royal, Virginia, by vocalist Maria Price and guitarist Jon France. They play top 40 hits ranging from the 1960’s to today and...
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Live Music with David Davol at Breaux Vineyards
Live Music with David Davol at Breaux Vineyards
Join us on Sunday, June 27th for a glass of wine and live music by David Davol from 2-5pm! David has an extensive repertoire of pop, rock, and folk music and takes requests. Reservations are required for specific areas and groups larger than 10 people. To make a reservation, please call us at (540)668-6299 or...
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Grace The Plains Concert Series 2021
Grace The Plains Concert Series 2021
On July 3, 2021 at 5:00 p.m. celebrate the 4th of July with The Grace Church Concert Series in The Plains, VA. Grace presents an outdoor Covid safe Independence Day celebration of Patriotic music featuring the Commonwealth Brass Quintet and has scheduled a rain date of July 5, 2021. The Quintet presents “A Tribute To...
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Dear Editor: The Loudoun County School Board’s decision to place elementary school teacher Tanner Cross on administrative leave for refusing to use preferred pronouns for any transgender children in his classes has sparked a cultural firestorm, leaving many bewildered, including…
Read more...Looking for a summer job? Thousands of high-paying seasonal jobs and long-term employment opportunities are currently open with Loudoun businesses, just as COVID-19 mitigation measures have been lifted across the Commonwealth. Search the largest collection of publicly listed positions at Biz.Loudoun.gov/LoudounJobs….
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The Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office is investigating an early morning armed robbery of an Ashburn convenience store. Shortly before 1 a.m. May 27, the unknown suspect entered the 7-Eleven in…
Read more...In keeping with the new Comprehensive Plan to preserve Purcellville’s small-town feel, the Planning Commission has proposed to amend the Zoning Ordinance so that buildings constructed in the Town’s Historic Downtown…
Read more...On Monday, May 24, 2021, Council member Ted Greenly resigned his position on the Purcellville Town Council effective May 31. The Town extends its gratitude to Mr. Greenly for his…
Read more...John Patrick Beatty, a member of the Loudoun County School Board, has announced his candidacy for the 10th District Republican Congressional nomination. Beatty is a graduate of the Virginia Tech College of Engineering and is the Information Technology Director for…
Read more...Sterling, VA — Today, Congresswoman Jennifer Wexton (D-VA) announced the Biden-Harris Administration’s release of $33,990,613 in…
Read more...U.S. Senators Tim Kaine (D-VA) and Todd Young (R-IN) sent a letter to the Office…
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