Leesburg
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Friday, March 6th, 2026
Good morning, Leesburg. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 6th of March.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Over 100 horsemen and equine leaders met Wednesday at Buchanan Hall in Upperville to oppose the Army’s plan to buy the Middleburg Training Center and move Caisson Detachment, urging residents to sign a petition to explore alternatives for the track, which generates $7 million a year (35355 Training Center Lane). Inside Nova
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ The General Assembly has proposed ending a tax exemption for Loudoun data centers — a move that local officials say may slow investment and raise energy costs when the change takes effect Jan. 1. Loudoun Now
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ On Thursday, the school board voted to delay funding the Sheriff's Office plan to add SROs to elementary schools (pending a new MOU) as supervisors will reallocate $7 million next week and the board rejected a plan for SRO patrols. Loudoun Now
- ➤ Park View hosted the Odyssey of the Mind Supernova Tournament on Feb. 21 at its high school, drawing over 1,100 students from Fairfax and Loudoun to compete in creative challenges—top teams will advance to the Virginia State Tournament on Mar. 14 at Tuscarora High School in Leesburg. Loudoun Now
- ➤ Award-winning photographer Diana Hardin Walker, a Foxcroft alumna, spoke at Foxcroft School as its 59th Alison Harrison Goodyear ’29 Fellow, sharing her Time magazine experiences covering presidents and advising current students. She also met with photography classes outside a newly donated darkroom in the Mars STEAM Building. Loudoun Now
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Loudoun Street SE between Harrison and King streets will partly close Monday for storm drainage work for the Church and Market development at Church Street — westbound traffic will be diverted while eastbound traffic stays open from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m.; overnight, the street is fully closed. Loudoun Now
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Purcellville’s hometown professional basketball team, the Virginia Valley Vipers, will kick off the USBL season Sunday, Mar. 8 at 3 p.m. at Patrick Henry College, and they are set to display competitive play & strong community engagement with local nonprofits. Loudoun Now
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Live Wire Concert
7-8:30 p.m. — Tally Ho Theater — Ticket prices vary — Experience the energetic alternative rock sounds of Live Wire, a rising local band from Peterborough.
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Ballyhoo! Live Concert
6-9 p.m. — Tally Ho Theater — Ticket information available — Experience the high-energy rock and reggae vibes of Baltimore’s Ballyhoo! as they take the stage in Leesburg.
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WSET Level 3 Award in Wines Course
6-9 p.m. — Echelon Wine Bar — $1,695 — Dive into the world of wines with this comprehensive 10-class series featuring guided tastings and a globally recognized certification.
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Genealogy Club Meeting
6-8 p.m. — Thomas Balch Library — Free entry — Connect with fellow genealogy enthusiasts to explore resources and share research techniques.
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Country Night with Delta Spur
7-10 p.m. — Tally Ho Theater — Tickets starting at $21.70 — Enjoy high-energy country hits and timeless classics with the local favorite Delta Spur.
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St. Patrick's Day Celebration
March 14-15 — Dirt Farm Brewing — Merchandise 17% off — Celebrate with festive food specials and the release of our Red Merl Irish Red Ale on Nitro.
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The Plot Thickens Book Club
6:45-7:45 p.m. — Thomas Balch Library — Free entry — Dive into history-focused books with fellow enthusiasts at this monthly book club.
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