Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 3rd of July.
Good morning, Leesburg.
A cross-country flag relay (The People’s Relay) in honor of the nation’s 250th birthday is set to pass through Loudoun County tomorrow before 2 p.m. Runners will cross the Blue Ridge on Rt.
7 and move through Purcellville and Hamilton on their route from San Francisco to Washington, DC.
Loudoun’s latest Sheetz opened its doors yesterday in Ashburn next to the Village Center at Belmont Greene shopping plaza at the intersection of Belmont Ridge Road and Portsmouth Boulevard.
The new store is one of 10 in the area after years of delays.
Virginia’s legislature approved Gov. Spanberger’s amendment to acquire Oak Hill, former home of President James Monroe, as a new state park preserving over 1,200 acres south of Leesburg in Aldie (with strong public support reflected by over 10,000 local signatures).
Dominion Energy hosted open houses on Aspen and Golden substation projects near Leesburg to gather input on planned power lines to meet rising demand — a final decision on Aspen will come Tuesday, July 7, while Golden is set for review Thursday, July 9.
Robotics Brick Master Camp
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM — Providence Academy — Not specified — Build and program innovative Lego robots while enhancing engineering skills in a collaborative environment.
Birding Banshee
8 a.m. — Banshee Reeks Nature Preserve — Free entry — Discover the diverse bird species at the beautiful Banshee Reeks Nature Preserve.
Yoga Body Sculpt with Holly
10-11 a.m. — The Branch - Restaurant & Bowling — Bring your mat and water — An energizing yoga and body sculpting session to tone your muscles and boost your flexibility.
Loudoun County Fair Honey Show
5-11 p.m. — The Loudoun County Fair — Free entry — Celebrate the art of honey making with various honey classes and showcase your products.
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