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Morning Notes

Published August 15, 2022 at 7:30AM

A goose floats on Lake Accotink (staff photo by Angela Woolsey)

Man Hospitalized After Bailey’s Crossroads Stabbing — A man was taken to the hospital with injuries initially considered life-threatening after being stabbed in the 6000 block of Argyle Drive on Saturday (Aug. 13). According to police, who later said the man’s condition had improved, the stabbing occurred outside after an argument. [FCPD/Twitter]

Court Hearing on Tysons Gunfire Incident Today — “The man charged with firing a gun inside Tysons Corner Center mall in McLean, Virginia, in June is due to appear in court for a preliminary hearing on Monday. Noah Settles, 22, of Washington, D.C., has been charged with three counts of discharging a weapon into an occupied building, attempted malicious wounding and the use of a firearm in the commission of a felony.” [WTOP]

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Most-read Fairfax County stories of the week: Aug. 8-12

By Angela Woolsey

Published August 12, 2022 at 3:45PM

A rescued beagle at the Fairfax County Animal Shelter (staff photo by Matt Blitz)

The weekend is almost here. Before you sneak in one last visit to The Water Mine this summer or head to bed for some much-needed sleep, let’s revisit the past week of news in Fairfax County.

Here are the 10 most-read stories on FFXnow this week:

News

Herndon’s Sunset Business Park could get a new look

By Fatimah Waseem

Published August 12, 2022 at 1:30PM

Rebranding could be on the horizon for Sunset Business Park in the Town of Herndon.

The property owners of one-story buildings with fading maroon facades are exploring the possibility of rebranding and renovating some areas of the park.

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Staff shortages force partial closure of Reston’s Water Mine

By Fatimah Waseem

Published August 12, 2022 at 9:30AM

A lifeguard at The Water Mine in Reston (via Fairfax County Park Authority/YouTube)

While school doesn’t officially start until Aug. 22, The Water Mine at Lake Fairfax will wind its summer operations down a week early this year, beginning Monday (Aug. 18).

The Fairfax County Park Authority is temporarily closing the popular Water Mine Family Swimming’ Hole due to lifeguard and other operational staff shortages at the location. The closure will last from Aug. 15-20.

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Morning Notes

By FFXnow.com

Published August 12, 2022 at 7:30AM

People walk by Caffi Field, a football field in Vienna (staff photo by Angela Woolsey)

Driver in Fatal Franconia Crash Charged With Manslaughter — Sara Flores, 20, of Lorton was charged with involuntary vehicular manslaughter yesterday morning (Thursday) for a May 12 crash in Franconia where she allegedly drove into a telephone pole, killing a passenger. Police had already obtained a warrant charging Flores with driving under the influence. [FCPD]

Developer Pleads Guilty in Teen’s Death — “The owner of a Virginia construction company that specializes in luxury homes pleaded guilty Wednesday to involuntary manslaughter in the death of a 16-year-old boy who was killed while working for his company in 2019. Thomas Digges, of Digges Development Corporation, operated the Fairfax County job site where a trench gave way and buried Spencer Lunde, of McLean, on July 23, 2019.” [NBC4]

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NEW: As Fairfax County heats up, advocates seek more options to cool off unhoused residents

By Matt Blitz

Published August 11, 2022 at 3:00PM

Sun glare with clouds (via Ritam Baishya/Unsplash)

With the D.C. area’s summer heat in full swing, local organizers worry that there are too few options for unhoused residents in the county to cool down.

Last month, the Fairfax County NAACP approved a resolution calling on Fairfax County to improve heat relief services for low-income residents and those experiencing homelessness in the county.

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Utility poles collapse after vehicle crash, closing Herndon Parkway for hours

By Fatimah Waseem

Published August 11, 2022 at 1:30PM

Town of Herndon police (courtesy Herndon Police Department)

A car crashed into a utility pole on the 900 block of Herndon Parkway yesterday (Wednesday) evening, resulting in an ongoing, hours-long road closure.

Shortly before 5 p.m., a driver lost control of his car in the heavy ran and crashed into a utility pole.

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Northern Virginia arts agencies join forces for new collective

By Angela Woolsey

Published August 11, 2022 at 11:45AM

The organizations that make up the new collaborative, Northern Virginia Local Arts Agencies (courtesy ArtsFairfax)

Arts agencies from Fairfax County, Arlington and Alexandria are forming a supergroup.

Unveiled Monday (Aug. 8), the newly created Northern Virginia Local Arts Agencies (NVLAA) consists of ArtsFairfax, the Alexandria Office of the Arts, and the Arlington Cultural Affairs Office. Its initial ambitions are modest, centered mostly on professional development, but the pooled resources could be a boon for the local arts community.

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Davio’s Northern Italian Steakhouse to open this fall in Reston Station

By Fatimah Waseem

Published August 11, 2022 at 11:00AM

An Italian steakhouse is set to open next month (Photo via Valerie Rose/Facebook).

Reston Station, a massive mixed-use project at the door of the Wiehle-Reston Metro Station, is poised to welcome another big restaurant this year.

Davio’s Northern Italian Steakhouse is slated to open this fall, according to signage at the front of the 11,000-square-foot restaurant at 1902 Reston Metro Plaza.

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Personnel emergency declared as FCPD tackles staffing challenges

By Fatimah Waseem

Published August 11, 2022 at 9:30AM

The department has 144 total vacancies (Photo via McKay).

The Fairfax County Police Department is under a personnel emergency amid a staffing shortage that has continued for several months.

In a temporary shift, police officers are transitioning to two 12.5-hour shifts and working mandatory overtime, according to the FCPD. That departs from the standard staffing model of three 11.5-hour shifts.