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On the weekend, we present a review of the top stories and headlines from across Virginia. Here's a roundup of some of the biggest stories across the state. You can also find your local Patch and catch up on those stories by clicking here.

Grandmother Surrenders In Missing-Children Case

A woman sought by Virginia police in connection with four children reported missing surrendered to authorities in West Virginia, according to authorities.

Manassas Man Killed In Crash Is Second Brother Lost To Accident In 2 Years: Report

The Manassas man who was killed in a car accident on April 10 was the second brother of a family to die in a traffic accident in two years, InsideNova reports.

TX Man Arrested For Shooting Domestic Partner In Spotsylvania After Traveling 1,400 Miles

A Texas man is in custody and awaiting extradition after allegedly traveling to Virginia to shoot a woman with whom he had a prior relationship, authorities said.

Records Reveal Fights Over Drinking, Money Before Fairfax Murder-Suicide

Court documents reveal that former Virginia Lt. Gov. Justin Fairfax had lost custody of his two teenage children and had been ordered by a judge to leave the family home before he shot and killed his wife and himself early Thursday, reports said.

Former Virginia Lt. Gov. Kills Wife, Self Amid Divorce

Former Lt. Gov. Justin Fairfax shot and killed his wife, Cerina Fairfax, and then himself in what Fairfax police are calling a domestic incident in their Annandale home early Thursday morning.

These VA Communities Ranked Among 100 Best Places To Live

Three small and mid-sized cities in Virginia are among the best places to live, according to city guide Livability.com and its report of the 100 Best Places To Live In The U.S. In 2026.

Nude Burglary Suspect Captured With Police Drone's Help

A 21-year-old London Towne man was arrested Monday morning for what Fairfax County police have described as a string of early morning burglaries in the Centreville neighborhood that were committed while he was naked.

Dallas Wings Pick Arlington's Azzi Fudd At No. 1 In WNBA Draft

Azzi Fudd of Arlington is on her way to Dallas as the No. 1 pick in the WNBA draft with a $500,000 payday waiting for the former UConn star. A record-setting six UCLA players followed her into the league.

Fairfax County Leaders Applaud Veto Of Tysons Casino Bill

The Fairfax County Board of Supervisors expressed strong support Tuesday for Gov. Abigail Spanberger’s decision to veto legislation that would have cleared the path for a casino in Fairfax County.

Man Charged After Sexual Assault On Trail Near Reagan National Airport

A Honduran national was arrested following a reported sexual assault on the Mount Vernon Trail near Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, according to federal court documents.

Beloved Beavers Allowed To Stay In Gainesville Home: Report

Two petitions later, a beaver family has been spared a lethal eviction process in Gainesville. Beaver papa Buc-ee, mama Miracle and youngster Chance are being allowed to stay in the lodge they built in the Wentworth Green community after neighbors rallied to save them.

More Top Headlines:

• Swastika Painted On Manassas Vehicle: Report
• Fire Crews Extinguish Late-Night Apartment Blaze Near Inova Fairfax
• Teen Charged After Knife Fight, Officer Assault In Arlington Mill
• $1M Virginia Lottery Ticket Sold At NoVA Giant Food
• Road Rage Incident Leads To Brandishing Charge For Woodbridge Man
• 9-Year-Old Boy Killed, Centreville Man Charged In Pedestrian Accident
• Naked Alexandria Man Arrested After Public Outburst In Spotsylvania: Sheriff
• Good Samaritans Thwart Arlington Man's Sexual Assault Attempt: Police
• Woodbridge Teen Charged With Abduction, Assault On School Grounds
• Prom For Special Needs Kids Coming To Vienna In May
• Massive Data Center Project Legal Defense Halted By Prince William County
• Role Of Cops In Alexandria Schools Subject Of Upcoming Meeting
• One Bank Robbery Suspect Arrested, 2nd Found Dead: Loudoun Police