‘Samuels Public Library is not broken’: Some Front Royal residents push back on decision to install board over library – WTOP News

After a contentious public hearing, the Warren County Virginia Board of Supervisors has voted to place a governing body over the Samuels Public Library in Front Royal. A Virginia library that faced the threat of being shut down last year over its book offerings that involve gay, lesbian and transgender characters is once again at…

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Fairfax Co. schools superintendent Reid apologizes for the handling of Hayfield football scandal – WTOP News

At a contentious meeting Thursday night, dozens of parents lined up to express frustration over a student athlete recruitment scandal involving an Alexandria high school. At the meeting, Fairfax County Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Michelle Reid apologized for the confusing way in which she and the board handled the situation. Dozens of parents lined up…

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Cockfighting ring shut down in Northern Virginia – WTOP News

An cockfighting operation involving 80 chickens has been discovered and dismantled by authorities in Stafford County, Virginia. Deputies in Stafford County recovered 80 chickens from a home, leading to felony charges.(Courtesy Stafford County Sheriff’s Office) Deputies in Stafford County recovered 80 chickens from a home, leading to felony charges.(Courtesy Stafford County Sheriff’s Office) An cockfighting…

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