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Friday, March 14th, 2025
Good morning, Leesburg. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 14th of March.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ A rare total lunar eclipse called the Blood Moon will bathe the Moon in red light tonight over North America. Leesburg residents can see the totality from 2:26 am—3:31 am Eastern as the eclipse lasts about six hours. Inside Nova
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Seven days after 20-year-old Sudiksha Konanki went missing near a Punta Cana beach, investigators from the Dominican Navy, FBI, and Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office are searching coral reefs and interviewing witnesses after she was last seen with friends following a party at the Riu Republica hotel—Interpol has issued a Yellow Notice to aid the investigation. WTOP
- ➤ A Leesburg man was sentenced to 8 years in prison for the sexual battery of a child in 2023—he asked not to be deported to El Salvador after serving his term, but his request was denied. Loudoun Times-Mirror
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Montana Cochran of Lincoln was crowned Miss Teen Virginia International 2025 on March 2 and is a Loudoun Valley High School senior who will represent the commonwealth in the international pageant this July in Kingsport — TN. Recovering from Chronic Lyme Disease, she uses her platform to raise awareness for Lyme disease and support women's health. Loudoun Now
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Five years after the policy started and schools closed for COVID, revisions to the grading, assessment and retake rules have been sent to the full board. The updates set deadlines for late work—clearer definitions of effort and limited test retakes aim to ease teacher workload following nearly 100 public comments. Loudoun Now
- ➤ The Loudoun County School Board was briefed on March 11 about Dominion Energy's proposals for the Golden to Mars Transmission Line that would pass close to Rock Ridge High and Rosa Lee Carter Elementary—options include a route as near as 369 feet from the school. Many local residents and board members expressed safety concerns during the meeting, and a vote on the proposals is set for March 25. Loudoun Now
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Loudoun County Board of Supervisors is set to decide on April 15—if to approve special exceptions for the nearly 1 million square-foot Cross Mills data center that has strong public support. Loudoun Times-Mirror
- ➤ Loudoun Supervisors are studying a plan to capture methane from the county’s landfill and turn it into renewable natural gas for buses and the electric grid—this project may lead to building a plant costing at least $20 million or partnering with a private firm. Officials expect to issue a request for proposals in early 2026. Loudoun Now
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Open House at 131 Claude Court, Leesburg, VA
This open house showcases a spacious home featuring 5 bedrooms and 4.5 bathrooms in a quiet cul-de-sac, with modern updates and plenty of living space.
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Lounge Fly: A Tribute to Stone Temple Pilots
Enjoy a performance by Lounge Fly, paying tribute to the iconic rock band Stone Temple Pilots, at the Tally Ho Theater.
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Live Wire: The Ultimate AC/DC Experience
This event features a tribute to AC/DC, providing fans an exciting musical experience at Tally Ho Theater in Leesburg, VA.
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Totally Bowie - A Tribute to David Bowie
Totally Bowie is a dynamic 7-piece tribute band that performs the music of David Bowie, aiming to entertain both die-hard fans and newcomers alike with their energetic performances.
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So Fetch: A 2000s Tribute Band Performance
Enjoy a nostalgic experience with So Fetch performing hits from the 2000s at the Tally Ho Theater in Leesburg.
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Pat McGee Band Concert in Leesburg
The Pat McGee Band, featuring special guest Michael Clem of Michael Clem Music, will perform an all-ages concert at the Tally Ho Theater on March 30th.
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Maggie Miles Live Performance
7-11 p.m. | Tally Ho Theater | Ticketed event | Enjoy an evening with Maggie Miles and Oceanic in a charming venue.
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Leesburg First Friday
6-10 p.m. — Leesburg Historic District — Free entry — Explore local shops and enjoy art, live music, and food in historic downtown Leesburg.
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Thurston Howell Yacht Rock Spectacular
7:00 – 8:30 p.m. — Tally Ho Theater — Tickets available — Experience a nostalgic musical journey with a yacht rock theme.
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Red Not Chili Peppers Concert
7-8:30 p.m. — Tally Ho Theater — Cost not specified — Experience an intimate show with Red Not Chili Peppers at a local favorite venue.
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