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Tuesday, January 6th, 2026
Good morning, Leesburg. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 6th of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Aparna Sanjay became the new executive director of the Loudoun Laurels Foundation at the start of the new year — she served as operations director and succeeds Nikki Daruwala after four years of leadership. Margaret Brown is now the communications and outreach director. Inside Nova
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ The Sheriff's Office closed Waxpool Road from Broderick Drive to Rt. 28 and a block of Pacific Boulevard after reports of an (8-inch) gas line break forced an evacuation. Washington Gas crews and the Hazardous Materials Response Team remain on scene. Loudoun Now
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ A new report shows that Virginia plumbers earn about $59,560 a year, slightly below the national rate of $62,970, while forecasting continued demand in a growing sector. The report details how wages vary widely statewide as plumbers secure stable, high-paying work in the trade. Inside Nova
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Leesburg will host the next Meet the Mayor event with Mayor Kelly Burk at ResQ BBQ — 528B East Market Street on Wednesday, Jan. 14 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Residents can share ideas and ask questions to help shape the town’s future. Blue Ridge Leader
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Loudoun County offers free behavioral health training this month. Mental Health First Aid classes (adult sessions on Jan. 14-15 and youth sessions on Jan. 28-29) at its Sterling office join online Rapid REVIVE! on Jan. 8 and QPR on Jan. 26; registration is required. Loudoun County
- ➤ Inova Health System hosts six blood drives this month during National Blood Donor Month. Events include Arcola Volunteer Fire Department on Jan. 7 (1–5 p.m.) and local sites on Jan. 10, 19, 24, 25, and 27, with walk-ins at the Dulles Donor Center in Sterling. Loudoun Now
TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
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