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Friday, May 8th, 2026
Good morning, Leesburg. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 8th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Thornton family lost their home, belongings and pet Jazzy in Tuesday’s two-alarm fire on Sunset Course Terrace, and they thanked neighbors for their generous support as the BURG Family Reunion Club’s fundraiser reached $5,700 of a $13,000 goal while they prepare to rebuild. Loudoun Now
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Officials are negotiating a new memorandum of understanding for the school resource officer program serving middle and high schools — the School Board set up a committee to increase transparency, though participation by Leesburg Police and the sheriff’s office remains unclear. Loudoun Now
- ➤ At a meeting on May 5, the Loudoun County School Board Performance Committee advanced plans for a public-facing data dashboard to display student achievement, wellbeing, and other school data — a beta version is expected by early fall. Loudoun Now
- ➤ International student enrollment in Virginia increased by 243 students (from 29,265 in March 2025 to 29,508 in March 2026), bucking a national trend that saw a 3.6% decline. The data highlights India as the top country of origin. Inside Nova
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Two injured bald eagles (likely suffering pentobarbital poisoning) were treated and released Wednesday at Sycolin Creek Elementary in Leesburg after being rescued by the Blue Ridge Wildlife Center. The Burn
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Round Hill utility workers were honored at a town council meeting when the Virginia Rural Water Association named Ashley Marean Wastewater Operator Specialist of the Year, recognized Nathan Pochet as Wastewater Rookie, and awarded project manager Rob Lohr the Friend of Rural Water award (celebrating decades of service). Loudoun Now
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Four Inova hospitals — Alexandria, Fair Oaks, Fairfax and Loudoun — earned ‘A’ safety grades from The Leapfrog Group on the latest review, while Inova Mount Vernon received a ‘B’. A news release on Wednesday stressed the hospitals’ ongoing commitment to patient safety. Inside Nova
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ Paperwork filed with Loudoun County shows a Whole Foods Market is planned in Sterling by converting part of Regency’s space at Potomac Run Plaza, with about 31,800 sqft for the store and 12,800 sqft set aside for another tenant as part of the redevelopment. The Burn
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Springtime in Provence
6-10:30 p.m. — Shiloh Manor Farm — $170 per person — Celebrate the charm and flavors of Provence with a gourmet dinner and live French swing music.
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Root to Table: Field & Flame
5:30 p.m. — Riverside on the Potomac — Price TBA — Experience a unique culinary adventure with celebrated chefs and explore local farms.
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Comedy Night in Leesburg
10 AM – 10 PM — Tally Ho Theater — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy a night of laughs with local comedic talents including Joey Friedman and Rahmein Mostafavi.
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