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1+ hour, 24+ min ago (286+ words) BREAKING: Catherine Hoggle found competent to stand trial in murder case SPORTS ALERT: Baltimore Orioles reach 5-year deal with Mets' first baseman Pete Alonso December 10, 2025, 3:09 PM A man has pleaded guilty to involuntary manslaughter in the July 2023 crash that killed 17-year-old Rebekah Zarco, of Burke, Virginia, according to Fairfax County prosecutors. Jose Zelaya, 44, was driving 87 mph in a 40 mph zone on July 18, 2023, in the crash that killed Zarco, who was driving her younger brother and two close friends. Zarco's sibling and the two friends were injured, but survived. Zelaya was traveling westbound on Burke Centre Parkway in a Cadillac XTS4 sedan when he crashed into Zarco's Kia Forte. Zarco, a graduate of James W. Robinson, Jr. Secondary School, had been turning left from a shopping area onto Burke Centre Parkway. In a proffer, Fairfax County prosecutors said if the case had gone…...

3+ hour, 19+ min ago (203+ words) Uwill collaborates with VBCPS to bring 24/7/365 teletherapy and crisis support to 35,000 students in grades 6 to 12 The districtwide program is an extension of Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin'sRight Help, Right Now community-based mental health initiative designed to ensure Virginians receive immediate behavioral health support before, during, and after a crisis. Virginia ranks 48th'lowest in the country for youth access to mental health care. Meanwhile,nearly 40% of Virginia high school students report persistent sadness or hopelessness. School-based mental health staff across the state have also reported significant increases in student anxiety and depression. "Many students want help, but don't know where to begin, or are deterred by waitlists, financial barriers, or stigma," said Michael London, founder and CEO of Uwill. "We are proud to support the work happening in Virginia Beach City Public Schools to build stronger, healthier schools and to reach students…...

3+ hour, 39+ min ago (266+ words) PORTSMOUTH, Va. " A North Carolina man will spend the next decade in federal prison after investigators intercepted a package containing 10 kilograms of cocaine that was headed for Portsmouth. According to federal prosecutors, 41-year-old Kareem Akeem McMurrin conspired with another person to ship a large quantity of cocaine from San Diego, California, to an address in Portsmouth. Court documents show law enforcement intercepted the parcel on February 5 and removed the cocaine before allowing the package to be delivered as planned. When McMurrin retrieved the package, investigators moved in to arrest him. Prosecutors say he fled at a high rate of speed with his adolescent child in the vehicle, attempting to discard the parcel during the chase. McMurrin managed to get away that day but was located and arrested the following month on an outstanding warrant. "This conduct was inherently dangerous and…...

5+ hour, 33+ min ago (688+ words) After a rebound year, Richmond's football reaped the benefits of a multitude of honors in football. After going 4-6 last season and losing in the Division 5 pre-district round, the Blue Devils finished 9-2, finished 6-1 in the Blue Water Area Conference and reached the district finals until falling to state power Frankenmuth. Richmond also reached the postseason all four years the senior class was in the program. Hollister was one of the main targets for the balanced attack for the Blue Devils this season. The sure-handed, 5-11, 150-pound speedster recorded 49 receptions for 813 yards and caught 11 touchdown passes. Both Evans and Hollister also made All-BWAC, All-Region, All-Macomb County and the Michigan High School Football Coaches Association All-State teams. His name is all over the school record book in numerous offensive categories. Armada finished 6-4 this season and 5-2 in the BWAC, while the Tigers reached the playoffs…...

5+ hour, 40+ min ago (448+ words) December 10, 2025, 10:53 AM For December, WTOP is bringing you "Wish Wednesday," where we spotlight what Make-A-Wish Mid-Atlantic does for families in D.C., Virginia and Maryland. If you would like to help make a wish kid's dream come true, please visit the foundation's website. This past July, a 14-year-old from Fairfax County, Virginia, was in the middle of the sea on The Royal Caribbean cruise ship, the Wonder of the Sea. Not only was Ben Keller with his parents and his three brothers, but he was also joined by around a dozen family members including aunts, uncles and another special relative. "They have like a wave machine there," said Keller, a high school freshman. "When I went on that with my grandpa, that was really cool." It should be noted that Keller's grandfather was the only one in the wave pool. "Grampa's cool,…...

5+ hour, 56+ min ago (715+ words) Andrew Schliewe stands with his new 8-foot-tall inflatable nutcracker, gifted to him by his friend in Wisconsin. Shown here is one room of Andrew Schliewe's collection, his bedroom. It is displaying his nutcracker-themed items along with a previous article written about his collection. His collection started with a cute sunflower-themed nutcracker, posed with a beehive and in the motion of watering sunflowers, and it grew exponentially from there. Now, every time Schliewe sees a nutcracker he doesn't have, he takes it home with him. He scours secondhand stores, garage sales and department stores to further add to his collection, which has now reached 699 and is still growing. "Each one is still unique," Schliewe said, which, after almost 30 years of collecting, is a feat to accomplish. Ever since Schliewe moved with his collection of 167 back in 2013 from Wisconsin to Nebraska, he's…...

6+ hour, 50+ min ago (334+ words) The Alexandria Criminal Court has moved to refer the case of a gardener accused of sexually assaulting several children at an international school in Alexandria to the Grand Mufti of Egypt for an opinion on his execution, ten days after the arrest. The court set February 1st as the date for the verdict. A referral to the Mufti is required in the Egyptian court system ahead of any death sentences even though the mufti's opinion is advisory, not binding. The decision came during the second session of the trial, which was held in the presence of the defendant, a service worker at the school, amidst tight security measures. The victims and their families were also present, wearing masks and sunglasses to conceal their identities. During the session, the court heard the prosecution's arguments, which demanded the maximum penalty for the defendant,…...

9+ hour, 33+ min ago (135+ words) A crash on I-264 west in Norfolk leads to traffic backups and significant delays near City Hall Avenue. Westbound lanes remain partially closed. Crash on I-264 near City Hall Avenue causes delays in Norfolk NORFOLK, Va. " A crash on I-264 is causing significant delays for drivers heading west through Norfolk on Wednesday morning. The incident is located near the City Hall Avenue interchange, according to VDOT. Transportation officials say the westbound right lane and right shoulder are currently closed due to the crash. Traffic backups are approximately 2 miles as motorists navigate the partial closure. Drivers in the area should expect heavy delays and are encouraged to use caution. No immediate details about injuries or how many vehicles were involved have been released. Crews remain on scene working to clear the roadway....

10+ hour, 33+ min ago (374+ words) Lynchburg residents can finally rejoice as Longhorn Steakhouse has officially opened its doors in the city, marking a significant culinary addition to the local dining scene. This article explores the ... Longhorn Steakhouse Opens Its First Location in Lynchburg Lynchburg residents can finally rejoice as Longhorn Steakhouse has officially opened its doors in the city, marking a significant culinary addition to the local dining scene. This article explores the restaurant's grand opening, its history, and what diners can expect from this new establishment. Longhorn Steakhouse, which first opened in Atlanta, Georgia, in 1981, has made its way to Lynchburg, Virginia, after much anticipation. Managing Partner Matt Burrus, who has dedicated 22 years to the company, expressed excitement about the new location. According to Burrus, the demand for a Longhorn in Lynchburg has been palpable. "I worked in the location in Roanoke, and many…...

10+ hour, 34+ min ago (245+ words) Two students are on a mission to take on the region's leading marketing agencies with a simple promise: "No corporate BS." Harvey Washington, 16, from Long Stratton, and Isaac Marshall, 18, from Cromer, have launched Arcscribe - a new web design agency built for local tradespeople and small businesses. The pair are running the business from their bedrooms alongside their studies at City College in Norwich. They say many Norfolk businesses are losing customers because of "lazy websites" that don't work on mobile phones. "We saw so many local cafes and takeaways still using PDF menus that you have to pinch-and-zoom to read, which stops people ordering," said Harvey. "Big chains have apps and slick sites, but the local guy is often stuck with something built 10 years ago. "We wanted to fix that without charging the thousands of pounds that big Norwich agencies…...