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Meet Loudoun’s Small Business and Entrepreneur of the Year
The Wellness Connection was named Small Business of the Year and Allen Kabiri of Select Construction the Entrepreneur of the Year at the Loudoun County Chamber of Commerce 22nd Annual Small Business Awards Nov. 4 at the National Conference Center in Lansdowne. Businesses were also recognized in the categories of nonprofit, service, tourism and rural, innovative, home based and retail.
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Lessons of Trump-Clinton: All Mental Health Organizations Should Adopt the Goldwater Rule
The American Psychiatric Association (APA) takes a hard line position when it comes to psychiatrists asserting a public opinion about an individual’s mental health or mental illness. Since 1973, the APA has prohibited psychiatrists from offering professional public opinions or diagnoses of individuals they have not assessed. This position, known as the Goldwater Rule, came
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BREAKING NEWS: Driver Indicted in August Pedestrian Death
A Loudon County Grand Jury has indicted John Miller IV, 45 of Leesburg, on a count of involuntary manslaughter, one count of reckless driving and one count of failure to yield to a pedestrian in a crosswalk according to a release by the Commonwealth Attorney’s Office. On the morning of Aug. 31, Miller hit and
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Broad Run Tops Tuscarora to Advance in Football Playoffs
Behind a relentless ground attack, Broad Run (8-2 regular season) ran over Tuscarora (5-5) and pulled away late for a 42-21 win in the first round of the class 5A playoffs. The Spartans advance to a second round match up next Friday night at Stone Bridge. The backfield trio of Meech Hembry, Ryan Braithwaite and
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Two Juvenile Suspects in Custody Relating to Fatal Ashburn Stabbing, Assault
Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office detectives have identified and apprehended two juvenile suspects in connection with the Nov. 4 fatal stabbing and assault in Ashburn, Virginia, according to a statement issued by the LCSO on Nov. 11. A 17-year-old from Ashburn was apprehended in New York on Nov. 9. He is currently being held in New
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Loudoun Breast Health Network to Host Fundraiser
Loudoun Breast Health Network will host their 8th Annual Breast Cancer Tea for Survivors and Friends on at11 a.m. Nov. 12 at the Carver Center, 200 E. Willie Palmer Way in Purcellville. The event aims to raise funds for the organization’s programs which assist county residents diagnosed with breast cancer. The event will include guest
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Pet Adoption Fees Waived for Vets and Active Military, Nov. 12-13
Loudoun County Animal Services (LCAS) will waive all pet adoption fees for veterans and active duty military over Veterans Day weekend, Nov. 12-13. “We want to show our appreciation for the heroes of our country,” said Nicole Falceto, Community Relations Manager for LCAS. “They have given so much for our nation and we hope this promotion
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The Coalition to Salute America’s Heroes is sponsoring a Veteran’s Day dinner and auction Nov. 11 at the West Belmont Place Event Center in Leesburg. Actor Jack Scalia will host the event, which was announced ass honoring America’s severely wounded veterans and will include remarks by “Steel Will” author SSG Shilo Harris. A reception begins at 6:30 p.m., followed
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Is it a Phase, or Does Your Teen Need Counseling?
I recently had the honor of moderating a panel of community members dedicated to assuring the safety of our teens, especially when dealing with self-harm and suicidal issues. It is a tough subject, but I was impressed with the fact that it was standing room only for the discussion. As a member of the Community
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Gloucester Closed Following Crash With Cyclist
Gloucester Pkwy. has been shut down at Smith Switch Rd. after a vehicle hit a cyclist shortly before 7 a.m. The cyclist, an 83-year-old man, was walking his bike across the road in the crosswalk when he was hit by the 2016 Toyota Camry. The victim was airlifted to Inova Fairfax Hospital with life threatening injuries
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Loudoun County Firefighters Participate in 2016 Toys for Tots
The Loudoun County Fire-Rescue System and the Loudoun Career Fire Fighters Association will once again help bring holiday cheer in Loudoun by participating in the 69th Annual Toys for Tots Campaign, sponsored by the United Stated Marine Corps Reserve. “The department is proud to once again participate in this wonderful program,” Fire Chief W. Keith Brower,
READ MOREReport: Loudoun Crime Rate Remains Lowest in Region
For the second year in a row the Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office reported the lowest crime rate in the region according to the Annual Report on Crime and Crime Control released by the Metropolitan Council of Governments (MWCOG). In 2015, the rate of serious crimes saw 7.507 crimes per 1000 residents in Loudoun and is
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Clinton Keeps Loudoun and Virginia Blue in Spite of Loss
Hillary Clinton secured Loudoun County and Virginia tonight, despite being on a path to lose the national election to Donald Trump. While Democrats thought a Virginia victory would be the first of many big swing-state wins, Clinton’s small margin of victory may instead have been an omen of Trump’s success across the nation. This is the third consecutive
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Comstock Strategy Pays Off in 10th District Win
In one of the nation’s most watched congressional races, first-term Rep. Barbara Comstock (VA-10) bucked Donald Trump early on, withstood a blistering attack on tying her to Trump from her Democrat opponent and easily won re-election to a second term. “This is just an incredible district to represent,” Comstock told a group of Republican supporters
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BREAKING NEWS: Clinton wins big in Loudoun, Comstock defeats Bennett
Burk elected Mayor of Leesburg. In what may be a record turnout of Loudoun County voters, Democrat Hillary Clinton soundly defeated Republican Donald Trump in the race for President, garnering 55 percent of Loudoun’s vote to Trump’s 38 percent, with all 94 precincts reporting. Republican Barbara Comstock earned a second term in Congress, defeating Democrat challenger LuAnn Bennett by
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Live Blog: Election Day in Loudoun County
Tribune reporters are cris-crossing Loudoun County today to get a sense of how voters feel about the end of the longest and most acrimonious election seasons in recent American history. Stay tuned for updates as we experience democracy in action. 5:32 Little River Elementary has kept Election Day enthusiasm from poll opening to poll closing. Poll volunteer Dave Bryk has
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Cheerleading’s Journey to the Top
Loudoun County walked away with both state championship titles at the Virginia High School League Cheer Championships Nov. 5 in Richmond. Riverside High School and Broad Run High School placed first in their respective divisions, continuing the county’s legacy of excellence in competitive cheerleading. But Loudoun wasn’t always known as a cheer powerhouse. Cheerleading was recognized as
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At Belmont Slave Cemetery, Giving Names to the Forgotten
A.D. Carter (back), Michelle Thomas (left) and Sheila Coates lay a wreath as part of a ceremony at the Belmont Slave Cemetery on Nov. 6 More than 200 years ago, Loudoun County slaves toiled as property, unable to make their own decisions. They lived and died, often in anonymity, usually in unmarked graves, forgotten by
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News Briefs
Sheriff’s Office Investigates Assault Reported by Bicyclist on W&OD Trail
A bicyclist reported to the Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office that he was deliberately struck by another rider Sunday afternoon (April 22) on the Washington and Old Dominion Trail. According to a release from LCSO, the man said he was riding his bike west on the W&OD Trail near Ashburn Village Boulevard around 2:15 p.m. Sunday
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LCSO Investigates Shooting Sunday Morning in Ashburn
The Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office is investigating after a person was taken to the Landsdowne Campus of Inova Loudoun early Sunday (April 22) with a gunshot wound. According to a release from LCSO, they believe the shooting occurred at a residence in Ashburn. The LCSO was notified of the incident after the victim was dropped
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Former Employee Charged With Assault on Teen at Loudoun County Youth Shelter
A former employee of the firm under contract with Loudoun County to run the Loudoun County Youth Shelter has been arrested on charges stemming from an assault at the shelter in March. According to a release from the Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office, Melissa Rosario, 41, of Maryland, was an employee of Grafton Integrated Health Network,
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Sheriff’s Office Seeks Help Identifying Chantilly Robbery Suspect
The Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office seeking the public’s help identifying the suspect in a strong-armed robbery outside of a business in the Dulles South area of the county. LSCO has released photos of the suspect and his vehicle from surveillance cameras. The victim reported around 2 p.m. on April 9 he arrived at the Croson’s
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Authorities Seek Public’s Help Identifying Robbery Suspects
Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office detectives are seeking the public’s help in identifying two suspects in a robbery early Wednesday morning (April 4). According to a release from LCSO, two suspects entered the 7-Eleven in the 700 block of West Church Road about 3:30 a.m. April 4. The suspects took money from the cash registers and demanded
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West Virginia Man Found Guilty of Firing Gun at Aldie Music Festival
A jury found a West Virginia man guilty of trying to shoot a security officer at a music festival in Aldie in September. The jury found Charles Edward Crowley, 33, guilty on charges of attempted malicious wounding, use of a firearm in the commission of a felony, brandishing a firearm and discharging a firearm in
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Leesburg Man Facing 40 Years After Pleading Guilty to Killing His Father
A Leesburg man is facing a 40-year prison sentence after pleading guilty March 26 for the murder of his father. Hector Anthony Flores, 28, appeared before the Circuit Court of Loudoun County, in custody, and pleaded guilty Monday in the Circuit Court of Loudoun County to one count of second degree murder. On September 24,
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