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Wednesday, October 21
Lightridge wins inaugural LCPS Girls Varsity Flag Football Championship
Lightridge High School capped a perfect season by winning two elimination games Oct. 13 to claim the title at the inaugural Loudoun County Public Schools Girls Varsity Flag Football Championship.
Spartans ace test at VHSL Golf Championships
The Broad Run Spartans placed first among eight Class 4 teams at the 2026 Virginia High School League State Golf Championships to put the finishing touch on a stellar season.
Tuesday, October 20
County strikes deal with Amazon to avoid data centers on GWU's Loudoun campus
Data centers will not be built on George Washington University’s Loudoun County campus under a deal with Amazon announced Oct. 20.
Dominion-NextEra merger hits turbulence, faces opposition from Va. leaders, SCC staff
Gov. Abigail Spanberger on Oct. 20 warned that Virginia regulators should reject the proposed $67 billion merger between Dominion Energy and NextEra Energy unless the companies agree to freeze residential base-rate increases for six years…
Route 7 Westbound at Hillsboro Road is Now Open
Motorists are advised that as of 3:45 p.m., Tuesday, October 20, 2026, Route 7 westbound near Route 690 (Hillsboro Road) has reopened. It was blocked earlier in the day due to a traffic incident under the Route 690 bridge.
Expect Delays: Route 7 West Blocked Due to Traffic Incident at Route 690 Bridge
Motorists are advised that as of 2:55 p.m., Tuesday, October 20, 2026, that Route 7 westbound near Route 690 (Hillsboro Road) is blocked due to a truck that is stuck under the Route 690 bridge. Drivers are advised to use caution when…
Loudoun grand jury indicts 16
A rape suspect, a man accused of possessing child sexual abuse images, a couple charged with a string of jewelry robberies and an attempted robbery, an arson suspect, and a man accused of blowing up manhole covers, were among 16…
Prepare to be spooked at the annual hauntings tours this weekend in Leesburg
For 35 years, the Loudoun Museum has hosted its popular haunted history tours in Leesburg.
Candidate Q&A: Suhas Subramanyam seeks reelection in Virginia's 10th Congressional District
Democratic Rep. Suhas Subramanyam, of Virginia’s 10th Congressional District, is no stranger to serving his community.
Public Information Meeting on Reconfiguring Cascades Library/Senior Center Complex Property
The meeting will be held Nov. 2 at 6:00 p.m. at the Senior Center at Cascades.
Purcellville decides not to sell its share of town library to the county — for now
The Purcellville Town Council met in a closed session Oct. 13 to discuss a proposal to sell the town's share of the Purcellville Library building on Main Street to Loudoun County.
New VIP terminal planned for Dulles International Airport
Dulles International Airport today announced plans for a new VIP terminal to be constructed at the airport. The post New VIP terminal planned for Dulles International Airport first appeared on The Burn .
Board of Supervisors to Defer Discussion of Proposed Pause on Some Data Center Applications
The proposal will be discussed at the Board's November 17 meeting.
Monday, October 19
LCSO Investigating Fatal Shooting in Round Hill
The Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office (LCSO) is investigating a fatal shooting that occurred this morning in the 36000 block of East Loudoun Street in Round Hill.
Partial Closure of Department of Planning & Zoning Oct. 21 for Staff Development
The department will be closed 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m., Oct. 21.
Reps. Vindman, Subramanyam among those to receive 'suspicious' letters
Two Northern Virginia congressmen are among federal lawmakers who have received suspicious mail at their district offices in recent weeks.
Rep. Subramanyam's Loudoun County Office Evacuated After Suspicious Substance Found In Mail
The Leesburg office of a Virginia Congressman was evacuated after being sent a suspicious substance in an envelope.
Next Loudoun Household Hazardous Waste Collection Event is October 17 in Leesburg
The event, from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., is free.
Wetzel’s Pretzels moving into Northern Virginia market
The Wetzel’s Pretzels brand is getting ready to expand into Northern Virginia. The post Wetzel’s Pretzels moving into Northern Virginia market first appeared on The Burn .
Saturday, October 17
Monkee’s boutique celebrates opening weekend at One Loudoun
The new Monkee’s of Loudoun boutique is celebrating its opening weekend at One Loudoun in Ashburn. The post Monkee’s boutique celebrates opening weekend at One Loudoun first appeared on The Burn .
Khan Korean Grill & Bar announces long-anticipated opening in Loudoun
At long last, the new Khan Korean Grill & Bar in Loudoun County is ready to open its doors. The post Khan Korean Grill & Bar announces long-anticipated opening in Loudoun first appeared on The Burn .
Ashburn readers excited about upcoming new bookstore
If there was ever a sign that Ashburn-area residents are excited about the new Twice Told Books store coming to the community – it’s the fact they are already supporting it – before it even opens. The post Ashburn readers excited about…
Friday, October 16
Loudoun Board Endorses Design for Route 7 East Widening – Loudoun County Parkway to Route 28
During its October 6, 2026, meeting, the Loudoun County Board of Supervisors endorsed design and location elements for the Route 7 (Leesburg Pike) Eastbound Widening project. The project, which is currently in the design phase, proposes a…
Board Endorses Route 7 and Countryside Boulevard Paths and Sidewalks Design Elements
During its October 6, 2026, meeting the Loudoun County Board of Supervisors endorsed location and design elements for the Route 7 and Countryside Boulevard Shared-Use Paths and Sidewalk project, which will improve pedestrian and bicycle…