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'Sharp Mind:' UVA Med Student, Northern VA Native Anna Diederich Dies, 24 'Sharp Mind:' UVA Med Student, Northern VA Native Anna Diederich Dies, 24
'Sharp Mind:' UVA Med Student, Northern VA Native Anna Diederich Dies, 24 Anna Diederich, a medical student at the University of Virginia, died on Oct. 9, after suffering a medical emergency, her obituary says. She was 24 years old. Anna was born in Alexandria and went on to graduate magna cum laude from the University of Notre Dame in 2021, with a degree in chemical engineering, according to her obituary on the Adams-Green Funeral Home website. She worked at the Oakcrest School in Vienna, where she had graduated in 2017, as a class dean, cross country coach, and math teacher. Anna was in her first year of medical school at the University of Virginia. She was …

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by Cecilia Levine
News
Newly-Minted Millionaire: Alexandria Powerball Player Wins $1M Newly-Minted Millionaire: Alexandria Powerball Player Wins $1M
Newly-Minted Millionaire: Alexandria Powerball Player Wins $1M Someone in Alexandria is about $1 million richer, and someone is Arlington is pocketing $50,000 after playing the Powerball. According to the Virginia Lottery, an Alexandria resident won the million-dollar prize in the Wednesday, Oct. 11 drawing. A ticket good for $50,000 was sold at the 7-Eleven on South Wakefield Street, in Arlington. The winning numbers were 22-24-40-52-64, and the Powerball number was 10. One ticket nationwide matched all six numbers to win the jackpot. That ticket was bought in California. The jackpot is now $20 million for Saturday’s drawing.

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by Cecilia Levine
Police & Fire
Cops Name Killer In Alexandria Woman's Hospital Parking Lot Death Cops Name Killer In Alexandria Woman's Hospital Parking Lot Death
Cops Name Killer In Alexandria Woman's Hospital Parking Lot Death Police have released details and named the believed murder suspect in the death of a woman whose body was found in a Fairfax County hospital parking lot last April. Eric Antonio Rubio, 36, of Alexandria, has been charged with second-degree murder and use of a firearm in commission of a felony, in connection with the April 13 killing of Brenda Ochoa Guerrero, Fairfax County police said. Thompson and three others had previously been charged with felony concealment of a dead body. Ochoa Guerrero’s death occurred at a home in the 2500 block of Fairhaven Avenue of Alexandria, before her bo…

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by Cecilia Levine
Lifestyle
Virginia Widow Breaks Down On 'Golden Bachelor' Virginia Widow Breaks Down On 'Golden Bachelor'
Virginia Widow Breaks Down On 'Golden Bachelor' Nancy Hulkower did not expect to feel sadness in a wedding dress. But donning the white gown on the Thursday, Oct. 5 episode of the "Golden Bachelor" for a date idea on the ABC show starring Gerry Turner evoked emotion for the 60-year-old retired interior designer from Alexandria. Hulkower explained the last time she wore a wedding dress was at her own wedding to her late husband, whom she misses dearly. It was the best day of her life, she said, aside from when she delivered her children, she said. This time, was for a photoshoot date with another man. Tears flow before Turner …

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by Cecilia Levine
News
Woman's Disappearance Believed To 'Pose Credible Threat To Her Health, Safety' In Virginia: PD Woman's Disappearance Believed To 'Pose Credible Threat To Her Health, Safety' In Virginia: PD
Woman's Disappearance Believed To 'Pose Credible Threat To Her Health, Safety' In Virginia: PD Seen her?  An alert was issued by the Alexandria Police Department as the seek the public's assistance in locating 47-year-old Edith Walker, who was reported missing earlier this week and could be in danger. Walker was last seen around 8:30 a.m. in the 1100 block of East Taylor Run Parkway on Wednesday, Oct. 4. She was described as being 5-foot-2, weighing around 130 pounds with black hair and brown eyes. Officials said that Walker's "disappearance is believed to pose a credible threat to her health and safety."  Anyone with information regarding Walker or her whereabouts has be…

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by Zak Failla
Police & Fire
Hit-Run Driver Who Struck Teen Scared Off By School Resource Officer In Virginia: Police Hit-Run Driver Who Struck Teen Scared Off By School Resource Officer In Virginia: Police
Hit-Run Driver Who Struck Teen Scared Off By School Resource Officer In Virginia: Police A School Resource Officer (SRO) assigned to a Virginia middle school came to the rescue of several students who were in danger of a hit-and-run driver in Alexandria. An investigation has been launched following a strange scene that played out in the back of George Washington Middle School after a truck driver struck a 15-year-old boy at the corner of Montgomery and North Patrick Streets. Following the crash, police say that the driver headed to the rear of the school, nearly striking more children until the SRO took out his service weapon to protect the students from being harmed, forcing t…

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by Zak Failla
Police & Fire
Passersby Help Virginia State Police Troopers Apprehend Driver After Pursuit Of Stolen Kia Passersby Help Virginia State Police Troopers Apprehend Driver After Pursuit Of Stolen Kia
Passersby Help Virginia State Police Troopers Apprehend Driver After Pursuit Of Stolen Kia Disaster was averted in Alexandria, when a Virginia State Police trooper was nearly run down by a DC man in a stolen vehicle, authorities say. Charges are pending against two men following a bizarre scene that played out at around 11 a.m. on Saturday morning on Franklin Street, when a trooper spotted a Kia Optima that was flagged and wanted by police after it was stolen. Then things took an unexpected turn for the trooper. As he approached the stolen Kia and ordered the driver and a passenger to get out, a 34-year-old man instead drove directly at him, forcing him to jump out of the way to…

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by Zak Failla
Lifestyle
Virginia Interior Designer Progresses On 'Golden Bachelor' Virginia Interior Designer Progresses On 'Golden Bachelor'
Virginia Interior Designer Progresses On 'Golden Bachelor' Nancy Hulkower got the rose. The 60-year-old retired interior designer from Alexandria, VA met Gerry Turner, ABC's first-ever "Golden Bachelor — or senior contestant — on the show's Thursday, Sept. 28 premiere. Nancy Hulkower meets Gerry Turner.Craig Sjodin/ABC Hulkower and 14 other women received a rose during the final rose ceremony, and will be progressing to the show's next round. The other women who got a rose were Ellen, Theresa, Natascha, Leslie, Christina, Edith, Susan, April, Sandra, Jeanie, Kathy, Marina, Peggy and Joan. Many of them widows and divorcees, the contestants don…

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by Cecilia Levine
Lifestyle
Don't Miss Alexandria Senior On The 'Golden Bachelor' This Week Don't Miss Alexandria Senior On The 'Golden Bachelor' This Week
Don't Miss Alexandria Senior On The 'Golden Bachelor' This Week A retired interior designer from Virginia will be competing for love on a new "The Bachelor" concept airing this week. Nancy, of Alexandria, is among 22 women competing for a shot with Gerry Turner on the "Golden Bachelor." The show airs Thursday, Sept. 28, on ABC at 8 p.m. View this post on Instagram A post shared by The Golden Bachelor (@goldenbachabc) Nancy is ready to receive the love she gives to so many others. She loves playing golf, walking her golden-doodle, Max, and watching college basketball.  The mother of three is loyal, fait…

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by Cecilia Levine
Police & Fire
Wanted Suspect Compliments Officer's Motorcycle Skills After Stafford Pursuit Wanted Suspect Compliments Officer's Motorcycle Skills After Stafford Pursuit
Wanted Suspect Compliments Officer's Motorcycle Skills After Stafford Pursuit A man wanted out of Alexandria and Stafford is in custody after a foot pursuit. Deputies responding to reports of a suspicious person at the Red Roof In on Garrisonville Road found Dorian Murphy, 25, dart into the wood line around 4:10 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 21, the Stafford County Sheriff's Office said. "A perimeter was quickly established and K-9 began a track," authorities said, noting Murphy ran toward Aldi and the net began to close in. Captain B.W. Worcester and Deputy S.M. Craig found Murphy as he ran behind the businesses and he was taken into custody. Deputy X.D. Bates responde…

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by Cecilia Levine
Business
You Can Get Free Ices For One Year At Alexandria Family's New Rita's Store You Can Get Free Ices For One Year At Alexandria Family's New Rita's Store
You Can Get Free Ices For One Year At Alexandria Family's New Rita's Store A local family is bringing a new Rita's Italian Ice & Frozen Custard location to Alexandria, and you might be able to score free ices for one year. The Davis family are the franchisees, and will be holding a grand opening on Thursday, Sept. 21. The first 40 customers in line will get free Rita's Italian Ice for one year. the store will be offering guests a $4 small Italian Ice and $5 small Gelati. From 5 p.m. to 7 p.m., To officially commemorate Alexandria’s only Rita’s Italian Ice & Frozen Custard location, franchisees Terrain and Toya Davis will host the shop’s official…

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by Cecilia Levine
Police & Fire
Search Launched For Missing Alexandria Man Search Launched For Missing Alexandria Man
Search Launched For Missing Alexandria Man A large-scale search is under way for an Alexandria man missing since the weekend. Jaime Serrano was last seen on the 5700 block of Harwich Court on Sunday, Sept. 17, around 4:30 a.m. driving his light blue Toyota RAV4. HE was last seen wearing blue jeans, a black jacket, a black hat, and ski mask. He is believed to be endangered due to health concerns. Anyone who sees him or knows his whereabouts is urged to call APD’s non emergency line at 703-746-4444. Want breaking news in the DMV as it happens, or want to contribute? Join the DMV All Incidents Facebook group.

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by Cecilia Levine