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Politics
Here's A County-By-County Breakdown Of Who Northern Virginia Chose In Presidential Race Here's A County-By-County Breakdown Of Who Northern Virginia Chose In Presidential Race
Here's A County-By-County Breakdown Of Who Northern Virginia Chose In Presidential Race For the second straight presidential election, Virginia voters leaned toward the Democratic candidate, though this time President-elect Donald Trump came out on top.  On Tuesday, Vice President Kama Harris and Gov. Tim Walz received 51.56 percent (2,226,459 total votes) of the vote versus 46.36 percent (2,002,018 votes) for Trump and Vice President-elect JD Vance in Maryland, according to the Board of Elections. Four years ago, the numbers were similar, with President Joe Biden and Harris garnering 54.1 percent (2,413,568 votes) over Trump and former Vice President Mike Pence's 44 perc…

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by Zak Failla
Traffic
Traffic Backed Up Approximately Seven Miles On I-81 During Afternoon Commute In Virginia Traffic Backed Up Approximately Seven Miles On I-81 During Afternoon Commute In Virginia
Traffic Backed Up Approximately Seven Miles On I-81 During Afternoon Commute In Virginia The afternoon commute was rough for some drivers on I-81 in Virginia who had to contend with lengthy delays on Thursday afternoon. An alert was issued by the Virginia Department of Transportation shortly before 5 p.m. when there was a multi-vehicle crash that backed up traffic for miles in the northbound lanes of the interstate. The crash was reported in the area of mile marker 314 in the County of Frederick. Update: Crash: NB on I-81 at MM314.7 (0.9mi south of VA-7 Exit315) in Frederick Co. 1 NB travel lane closed. Delay 7 mi. 4:56PM — 511 Virginia (@511statewideva) October 31, 2024 …

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by Zak Failla
Traffic
Lanes Closed On I-81 In Northern Virginia For Multi-Vehicle Crash (DEVELOPING) Lanes Closed On I-81 In Northern Virginia For Multi-Vehicle Crash (DEVELOPING)
Lanes Closed On I-81 In Northern Virginia For Multi-Vehicle Crash (Developing) Motorists on I-81 in Northern Virginia had to contend with lengthy delays on Thursday afternoon following a multi-vehicle crash.  All northbound lanes of the interstate were closed in the County of Frederick as of 2:15 p.m. on Oct. 17 near mile marker 318, according to the Virginia Department of Transportation. Traffic backups were estimated at approximately 2.5 miles, officials said. There was no definitive timeline for when the scene would be clear. Virginia DOT No details about the crash have been released. This is a developing story. Check Daily Voice for updates. Want breakin…

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by Zak Failla
Schools
All Frederick County Public School Closed In Virginia After Social Media Threat Circulated All Frederick County Public School Closed In Virginia After Social Media Threat Circulated
All Frederick County Public School Closed In Virginia After Social Media Threat Circulated Frederick County Public Schools in Virginia were closed on Wednesday after threats of violence spread online, causing alarm, and prompting the emergency shut down. School officials said on Tuesday, that "out of an abundance of caution, all schools, school offices and the school division’s administrative offices will be closed" on Sept. 11.  Officials said that closing would allow school administrator more room to assist law enforcement with the investigation. They were also advised about a viral, widespread social media post, and are working to determine its credibility. The initial inves…

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by Zak Failla
News
Married Couple From West Virginia Killed In Single-Vehicle Van Crash In Virginia: State Police Married Couple From West Virginia Killed In Single-Vehicle Van Crash In Virginia: State Police
Married Couple From West Virginia Killed In Single-Vehicle Van Crash In Virginia: State Police A couple married for more than three decades from West Virginia were killed earlier this month in a Virginia crash on Route 259, according to state police. Randy Malick, 58, and wife Frances Malick, 57, both of Charles Town, have been identified as the pair who were killed in a Frederick County crash on Friday afternoon. According to police, at approximately 6 p.m. on Aug. 2, a Ford Econoline van was heading south on Route 259 when it ran off the right side of the road for unknown reasons and struck a tree. Both were pronounced dead at the scene by first responders. They were reportedly o…

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by Zak Failla
Police & Fire
Murder Suspect Apprehended Days After Deadly Dispute In Virginia: Spotsy Sheriff Murder Suspect Apprehended Days After Deadly Dispute In Virginia: Spotsy Sheriff
Murder Suspect Apprehended Days After Deadly Dispute In Virginia: Spotsy Sheriff A fugitive from Woodbridge who was wanted in connection to the murder of a 52-year-old man in Virginia has been apprehended, according to the Spotsylvania County Sheriff's Office. On Sunday night, deputies responded to the 5300 block of Holley Oak Lane for an emergency call regarding Terrance Lee Morris, who was reportedly at an area home and was wanted on a murder warrant following a fatal incident that left Clarke County resident Romero Cook dead. Deputies were able to track Morris to an area home, where he was apprehended on June 30 without incident. According to the Frederick County Sh…

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by Zak Failla
Traffic
Vehicle Fire Completely Shuts I-81, 6 Miles Of Backups Reported Vehicle Fire Completely Shuts I-81, 6 Miles Of Backups Reported
Vehicle Fire Completely Shuts I-81, 6 Miles Of Backups Reported A vehicle fire had I-81 completely shut in Frederick County, VA Wednesday morning, June 12. All northbound lanes were closed as of 11:30 a.m., with traffic backups six miles long, the VDOT said. The incident happened right near the Apple Blossom Mall in Winchester. This is a developing story. Check back for more.

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by Cecilia Levine