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Friday, May 22nd, 2026
Good morning, Leesburg. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 22nd of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ In early May, farmers at Wegmeyer Farms in Loudoun County noted strawberries ripening to offer an early taste of summer. The owners are watching forecasts that predict below-freezing temperatures may affect the crop. Loudoun Times-Mirror
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ The new Quickway Japanese Hibachi has raised its sign at the Battlefield Shopping Center off Edwards Ferry Road NE, signaling progress on the former Kovi Kitchen spot while construction continues and an opening date remains unknown. The Burn
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Dominion High School student Elmira Fazeli won Virginia’s 10th Congressional District Art Competition and her artwork 'Isolating Peace' will be displayed at the U.S. Capitol’s Cannon Tunnel next year. The event was hosted by Rep. Suhas Subramanyam last week in Ashburn. Loudoun Now
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Three School Board members (Algonkian, Broad Run, Catoctin) were appointed last Wednesday to serve on a new committee that will oversee talks on the School Resource Officer program agreement; it remains unclear if law enforcement will join the process as the committee seeks a transparent meeting format. Loudoun Now
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Passengers who have traveled to risk areas (the DRC, Uganda, or East Sudan) are now subject to enhanced Ebola screening at Dulles Airport since last Wednesday, and CDC issued guidance Thursday for rebooking flights if needed. Officials say the measures will support a broader effort to reduce virus spread. Inside Nova
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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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Mike Kuster and The Catoctin Cowboys
1-4 p.m. — Vanish Farmwoods Brewery — Cost not listed — Experience heartfelt country tunes from a local troubadour with a smooth voice and sincere lyrics.
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