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Missing Giraffes Located | Anti-Black Bias At School | Bus Driver Failed To Slow Down: VA Weekend
Here are the headlines you may have missed from the three-day weekend in Virginia.

We've rounded up the stories you may have missed in Virginia over the long holiday weekend to prepare you for the week ahead.
Missing Giraffe Calves Connected To Natural Bridge Zoo Safely Located, Virginia AG Says
The two calves disappeared in 2025 and are now receiving care at a professional giraffe facility, according to authorities.
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Police Seek Suspect In Attempted Abduction Of Woman In Annandale
Fairfax County police are asking anyone with information about the suspect or the incident on Braddock Road to call 911.
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Bus Driver Failed To Slow Before Slamming Into Cars And Killing 5 Near Quantico: NTSB
Dozens were injured in the crash, including two children.
Mother Shares Son's Experience Facing Anti-Black Bias With FCPS Leaders
Fairfax NAACP forum spotlights anti-Black bias in schools after a Thoreau Middle School mother shares her son’s experience.
Airboat Used To Ventilate Smoke During Fredericksburg Commercial Fire
No injuries were reported after a commercial structure fire created heavy smoke conditions inside a large building, officials said.
5 Killed In 48 Hours On Fairfax County Roads, Police Say
Fairfax County police said four pedestrians and one motorcyclist were killed in separate crashes.
High-Speed Police Pursuit On 495 Ends In Crash In Alexandria Parking Lot
A Virginia State Police pursuit ended with 2 burning cars and a foot chase in Alexandria.
Driver, Passenger Killed In Fiery I-95 Crash In Fairfax County: Police
A driver and passenger died, and another passenger was hospitalized after a vehicle crashed and caught fire on I-95, authorities say.
6 Fairfax County Students Receive NAACP Michelle Leete Scholarships
Six Fairfax County students were honored by the Fairfax County NAACP for academics, leadership and community service.
Falls Church, Annandale Men Killed In Fairfax County Pedestrian Crashes
Fairfax County police said the crashes occurred Thursday in Seven Corners and Merrifield.
Alexandria Teen Charged With DWI After Fatal Pedestrian Crash In Lincolnia
Fairfax County police said the crash occurred shortly before 3:40 a.m. Friday near Little River Turnpike and Southland Avenue.
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