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McLean HS teacher will compete in upcoming ‘Wheel of Fortune’ episode

Published September 23, 2022 at 2:30PM

McLean High School teacher Jeffrey Brocketti can’t wait to tell everyone what he discussed with host Pat Sajak during a “Wheel of Fortune” commercial break.

He will soon be allowed to share that story and more after his episode — the 10th of the game show’s 40th season — airs at 7 p.m. Monday (Sept. 26) on ABC.

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UPDATED: Police search for suspect after gunshots shut down Bailey’s Crossroads

By Angela Woolsey

Published September 23, 2022 at 12:40PM | Updated September 23, 2022 at 6:16PM

Route 7 (Leesburg Pike) closed in both directions around Bailey's Crossroads as police investigate gunfire (staff photo by Jay Westcott)

(Updated at 6:15 p.m.) — Bailey’s Crossroads, including Route 7 and Crossroads Place, has reopened and shelter-in-place orders have been lifted after reported gunshots prompted a massive police response to the area.

The Fairfax County Police Department continues to investigate the shooting, which reportedly damaged two cars in the 3500 block of Jefferson Street but didn’t result in any injuries.

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Local resident unleashes pet care service Woofie’s in McLean

By Angela Woolsey

Published September 23, 2022 at 11:45AM

Woofie's of McLean is owned by local residents Ana and Socheat Hul (courtesy Hul family)

A pet care business that brings grooming, dog walking, pet sitting and other services directly to owners has expanded into McLean.

Launched earlier this month, Woofie’s of McLean introduced itself to the community on Saturday (Sept. 17) at the kick-off for Shipgarten’s seven-week Oktoberfest celebration in Tysons. The “Dogtoberfest” event on Oct. 22 will serve as a grand opening.

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Fairfax County to launch early voting for Congressional midterms on Friday

By Angela Woolsey

Published September 22, 2022 at 3:00PM | Updated September 22, 2022 at 9:11PM

A Fairfax County Office of Elections ballot drop box from 2021 (staff photo by Jay Westcott)

(Updated at 9:10 p.m.) In Fairfax County, the battle for control of Congress starts tomorrow (Friday).

The county will open three early voting sites and start mailing out absentee ballots for the Nov. 8 general election, which will decide three seats in the House of Representatives as well as the Town of Herndon’s leadership.

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Tysons’ Valo Park lands global HQ for up-and-coming tech company

By Angela Woolsey

Published September 22, 2022 at 2:15PM | Updated September 23, 2022 at 3:56PM

Pangiam Chairman and CEO Kevin McAleenan with Virginia Secretary of Commerce and Trade Caren Merrick (courtesy Pangiam)

(Updated at 3:55 p.m. on 9/23/2022) A consultant that provides facial recognition technology and other identity verification services to the travel and security industries has selected Tysons as the site of its new global headquarters.

Drawn by Fairfax County’s “dynamic” workforce, Pangiam will establish a base at Valo Park (7950 Jones Branch Drive) with a $3.1 million investment, Gov. Glenn Youngkin announced this morning (Thursday).

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Recent jewelry store robberies across Fairfax County may be related, police say

By Angela Woolsey

Published September 22, 2022 at 10:15AM

A Fairfax County police cruiser positioned outside the Tysons Corner Center Macy's (staff photo by James Cullum)

The Fairfax County Police Department is seeking the public’s help identifying suspects in three recent jewelry store robberies, two of which are believed to have been committed by the same people.

The first robbery occurred at the Prince Jewelers in Tysons Corner Center at 2:45 p.m. on Sept. 8, police said in a release last night (Wednesday).

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Springfield man charged with assault on police at Capitol insurrection

By Angela Woolsey

Published September 22, 2022 at 9:30AM

The U.S. Capitol building (staff photo by Jay Westcott)

A Springfield man assaulted a U.S. Capitol Police officer with a barricade during the Jan. 6, 2021 riot by supporters of former president Donald Trump, federal prosecutors allege.

Joseph Brody, 23, was arrested on Sept. 15 and faces multiple felony and misdemeanor charges, including assaulting, resisting, or impeding law enforcement officers, the U.S. Attorney’s Office in D.C. announced Tuesday (Sept. 20).

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DEVELOPING: Pedestrian in hospital after crash in Pike 7 Plaza parking lot

By Angela Woolsey

Published September 21, 2022 at 3:30PM

Pike 7 Plaza in Tysons (staff photo by Angela Woolsey)

A woman has been taken to the hospital after she was hit by a vehicle at Pike 7 Plaza in Tysons, police say.

The driver allegedly hit the woman as she was walking in the shopping center’s parking lot, according to the Fairfax County Police Department, which describes her injuries as life-threatening.

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GW Parkway lanes to temporarily widen due to construction in McLean

By Angela Woolsey

Published September 21, 2022 at 2:15PM

The George Washington Memorial Parkway in McLean (via Google Maps)

The rehabilitation of the George Washington Memorial Parkway will bring new traffic impacts to the McLean area, starting Monday (Sept. 26).

Drivers should prepare for increased construction activities and potential delays along the parkway’s northern section between I-495 and Dolley Madison Boulevard, the National Park Service announced yesterday (Tuesday).

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Teen arrested in fatal Woodlawn shooting has previous felony charges

By Angela Woolsey

Published September 21, 2022 at 1:30PM | Updated September 21, 2022 at 3:05PM

Fairfax County Police Department Maj. Ed O'Carroll announces that Kevin Alexander Lemus has been arrested for a fatal shooting on Sept. 17 (via FCPD/Twitter)

(Updated at 3:05 p.m.) An 18-year-old man has been charged with second-degree murder in connection to a fatal shooting in the Woodlawn neighborhood on Saturday, the Fairfax County Police Department announced this morning (Wednesday).

Kevin Alexander Lemus was arrested around 7 p.m. yesterday (Tuesday) after police found him in the 7200 block of John Paul Drive in Groveton, FCPD Major Crimes Bureau Cyber and Forensics Commander Maj. Ed O’Carroll said at a press conference.