Fairfax County News
Autopsy confirms Fairfax Co. woman was run over
Police are still investigating why Shelinda Arrington got out of her car and had some sort of fight with another driver.
Missing 12-year-old Fairfax County girl found
A 12-year-old Fairfax County girl reported missing has been located, officials say.
Emotions high as activist sentenced in molestation case
A Virginia jury recommended 22 years in prison for Michael Gardner, the husband of former Falls Church mayor and city councilwoman Robin Gardner.
Taxes go up as Fairfax Co. spends more on education
The Fairfax County Board of Supervisors has adopted a $6.7 billion budget that increases spending on schools and compensation for county employees.
Romney to campaign, raise funds in NoVa
Mitt Romney, the Republicans' likely presidential nominee, will be in northern Virginia to campaign and raise funds.
Chief: Drones 'certainly' coming to skies over Beltway
Soon, Fairfax County Police may be added to FAA's list of agencies currently or previously permitted to use the unmanned aerial vehicles.
Husband of former Va. mayor denies molestation
Michael Gardner, the husband of former Falls Church mayor and city councilwoman Robin Gardner, took the stand Monday in his own defense.
Fairfax and Arlington companies among Va.'s fastest growing
Integrity Management Consulting Inc. of McLean, Agilex Technologies Inc. of Chantilly and Evoke Research and Consulting LLC of Arlington ranked No. 2, No. 3 and No. 4, respectively, in the Fantastic 50, an annual ranking of the 50 fastest growing companies in the state.
Fairfax police searching for horse slasher
Fairfax Police say they are looking for whoever is responsible for slashing three horses in Herndon.
Busy NoVa intersection closing for construction
One of northern Virginia's busiest intersections will close this weekend as part of a long-running construction project.
Space shuttle Enterprise to depart D.C. Friday
The space shuttle Enterprise is scheduled to depart Dulles International Airport Friday morning and make its trip to a new home in New York City.
Despite warnings, Va. drivers distracted in construction zones
Distracted drivers are not only common on D.C. area roads, they're common in construction zones along D.C. area roads.
Lawyers meet to decide fate of Megaupload data
Lawyers for the government and the file-sharing site Megaupload.com will meet with a federal magistrate to seek a solution on what to do with of millions of data files that went dark when the Megaupload site was shut down as part of an online piracy case.
Va. study makes economic case for renewable energy
Pursuing a portfolio of renewable power sources such as solar, biomass and wind power to satisfy Virginia's energy appetite through 2035 would create tens of thousands more jobs than relying on either coal or natural gas, a George Mason University study concludes.
Burlington Coat Factory signs Falls Church lease
Seven Corners is about to boast more than great coats.
General Dynamics unit receives contract from FAA
Defense contractor General Dynamics Corp. said Tuesday that it has received a contract worth up to $363 million over a decade from the Federal Aviation Administration for air traffic control radios.
Va. gov. to attend fundraiser at playground
Virginia Gov. Bob McDonnell and his wife, Maureen, are topping the guest list at a special black-tie fundraiser being held at a northern Virginia playground.
Fairfax Co. suspends work on computer overhaul
Fairfax County is suspending work on the last phase of a $43 million contract to overhaul its computer system.
Suspect charged after stealing police cruiser, starting chase
A man who assaulted several officers and took police on a car chase after stealing a police cruiser Thursday is facing a long list of charges.



