The Blue Ridge Leader

The Blue Ridge Leader Local, family owned newspaper in western Loudoun County, Virginia The Blue Ridge Leader is western Loudoun’s oldest dedicated newspaper.

Family owned and locally staffed, The Blue Ridge Leader & Loudoun Today is a monthly tabloid newspaper and daily online news source serving western Loudoun County, Virginia since 1984.

Juvenile charged in connection with Oct. 1 shooting investigation https://blueridgeleader.com/juvenile-charged-in-connec...
11/22/2025

Juvenile charged in connection with Oct. 1 shooting investigation https://blueridgeleader.com/juvenile-charged-in-connection-with-oct-1-shooting-investigation The Leesburg Police Department has charged a juvenile from Pennsylvania in connection with the discharge of a firearm incident that occurred on Oct. 1, in the 700 block of E. Market Street in Leesburg. The juvenile was taken into custody and is being held at the Loudoun County Juvenile Detention Center.

Del. David A. Reid announces Chesapeake Bay Restoration Fund Grants https://blueridgeleader.com/del-david-a-reid-announc...
11/22/2025

Del. David A. Reid announces Chesapeake Bay Restoration Fund Grants https://blueridgeleader.com/del-david-a-reid-announces-chesapeake-bay-restoration-fund-grants Delegate David A. Reid (HD-28-Loudoun), Vice Chair of the Chesapeake Bay Restoration Fund Advisory Committee, announced today that the Committee reviewed 60 proposals and approved 43 projects, providing more than $280,000 in grants to support Chesapeake Bay education and restoration initiatives across Virginia. The funding, which comes entirely from the sale of Chesapeake Bay license plates, will support efforts to improve water quality, promote conservation, and increase public awareness of Bay stewardship.

Loudoun Business Tax Assessment Schedule Changes Effective Jan. 1 https://blueridgeleader.com/loudoun-business-tax-asses...
11/20/2025

Loudoun Business Tax Assessment Schedule Changes Effective Jan. 1 https://blueridgeleader.com/loudoun-business-tax-assessment-schedule-changes-effective-jan-1 Based on the results of a recent benchmarking study, Loudoun County Commissioner of the Revenue Robert S. Wertz Jr., is updating the assessment schedules for most classes of business personal property. These changes are effective beginning Jan. 1, 2026, and impact taxes levied on computer equipment, furniture and fixtures, computer equipment in data centers, heavy equipment, and machinery and tools.

Ashburn and Purcellville natives part of VMI Army ROTC team https://blueridgeleader.com/ashburn-and-purcellville-natives...
11/20/2025

Ashburn and Purcellville natives part of VMI Army ROTC team https://blueridgeleader.com/ashburn-and-purcellville-natives-part-of-vmi-army-rotc-team For the second year in a row, the Virginia Military Institute Army ROTC Ranger Challenge team won the bronze medal at Exercise Cambrian Patrol, the British Army’s premier patrolling event held Oct. 3-12 in the Brecon Beacons, a mountain range in Wales in the United Kingdom. Last year was the team’s first year to compete, and the first ROTC unit from the United States to participate. Ranger Challenge is the “varsity sport” of the Army ROTC program, and is made up of eight cadets who tried out for the team last spring.

Shiloh Manor Farm hosts evening of Baroque music and fine dining https://blueridgeleader.com/shiloh-manor-farm-hosts-eve...
11/20/2025

Shiloh Manor Farm hosts evening of Baroque music and fine dining https://blueridgeleader.com/shiloh-manor-farm-hosts-evening-of-baroque-music-and-fine-dining Soprano Kerry Holahan will return to the Wheatland Concert Series at Shiloh Manor Farm on Saturday, Dec. 13 at 6 p.m., offering an intimate evening of Baroque music and fine French cuisine. To sign up, go to www.shiloh-manor.com. Holahan, known for her performances with the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra, the Folger Consort, and the National Cathedral Choir, will present a stirring program of arias from Handel’s Messiah.

LCSO arrests AVFRD Chief for embezzlement https://blueridgeleader.com/lcso-arrests-avfrd-chief-for-embezzlement The Loud...
11/20/2025

LCSO arrests AVFRD Chief for embezzlement https://blueridgeleader.com/lcso-arrests-avfrd-chief-for-embezzlement The Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office has arrested Ashburn Volunteer Fire and Rescue Department Chief, William Graham II, 66, of Ashburn, following an investigation into embezzlement of station funds. LCSO detectives were alerted of the possible embezzlement after Graham made reports to the LCSO about fraudulent charges totaling $2,000 on his AVFRD-issued credit card. Graham is charged with Embezzlement by a Public Officer.

Leesburg participates in “Heroes for the Holidays” Toy Drive https://blueridgeleader.com/leesburg-participates-in-heroes...
11/19/2025

Leesburg participates in “Heroes for the Holidays” Toy Drive https://blueridgeleader.com/leesburg-participates-in-heroes-for-the-holidays-toy-drive The Town of Leesburg is participating in the Loudoun County Combined Fire and Rescue System’s first “Heroes for the Holidays” Toy Drive, held in partnership with the Loudoun Career Firefighters Association Local 3756. For many years, LC-CFRS has supported the U.S. Marines’ Toys for Tots program.

9th Annual Cabin Fever Film Festival call for submission https://blueridgeleader.com/9th-annual-cabin-fever-film-festiva...
11/19/2025

9th Annual Cabin Fever Film Festival call for submission https://blueridgeleader.com/9th-annual-cabin-fever-film-festival-call-for-submission Quiet on the set! Local filmmakers are encouraged to submit their work for the ninth annual Cabin Fever Film Festival, co-hosted by the Franklin Park Performing and Visual Arts Center and the Purcellville Arts Council. The festival celebrates films created by Loudoun County residents and remains Purcellville’s only dedicated film festival.

Leesburg’s second draft zoning ordinance released for comment https://blueridgeleader.com/leesburgs-second-draft-zoning-...
11/19/2025

Leesburg’s second draft zoning ordinance released for comment https://blueridgeleader.com/leesburgs-second-draft-zoning-ordinance-released-for-comment The second draft of the Town’s new Zoning Ordinance has been released. The draft will be available online for public review and comment through the end of year at https://online.encodeplus.com/regs/leesburg-va/ (https://online.encodeplus.com/regs/leesburg-va/). The majority of the new draft Zoning Ordinance was released to the public on March 6, 2025.

Four Inova Hospitals earn top safety grades from The Leapfrog Group https://blueridgeleader.com/four-inova-hospitals-ear...
11/19/2025

Four Inova Hospitals earn top safety grades from The Leapfrog Group https://blueridgeleader.com/four-inova-hospitals-earn-top-safety-grades-from-the-leapfrog-group Four Inova hospitals have received an “A” Hospital Safety Grade for the fall 2025 term from The Leapfrog Group, a national nonprofit organization that evaluates hospitals on patient safety. Inova Alexandria Hospital, Inova Fair Oaks Hospital, Inova Fairfax Hospital, and Inova Loudoun Hospital each earned the top grade, which reflects performance on measures related to errors, accidents, injuries, and infections. In addition, Inova Fair Oaks and Inova Loudoun hospitals were named among Leapfrog’s Top Teaching Hospitals for 2025, an honor recognizing facilities that combine high safety standards with educational programs for medical trainees.

“Safety isn’t a milestone – it’s mindset,” said Chapy Venkatesan, MD, Chief Quality Officer at Inova. “At Inova, our teams are leading the way in redefining what excellence looks like, constantly innovating to ensure each patient in every community we have the privilege to serve receives safe, compassionate, world-class care.”

Inova Loudoun Hospital is one of only 11 hospitals nationwide—and three in Virginia—to have received straight “A” grades since the program began, marking 28 consecutive grading periods.

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