Publications by Matt Vecchio

Top 10 Lowest Gas Prices

1) $2.61, Exxon, Sterling

Rudder Rd & Ariane Way

2) $2.61, Lowest Price, Leesburg

James Monroe Hwy & Harmony Church Rd

3) $2.63, Exxon, Sterling

Pacific Blvd & Old Ox Rd

4) $2.63, Exxon, Sterling

Overland Dr & Old Ox Rd

5) $2.65, BP, Sterling

Genn Dr & Sterling Blvd

6) $2.65, Shell, Leesburg

Sully Rd & Holiday Dr

7) $2.65, Sheetz, Leesbiurg

Edwards Ferry Rd & Leesburg Bypass

Sustainable Transportation Funding Sources Shrinking

The NVTA claims that while it is well known that Virginia transportation needs more money to fix multiple traffic and maintenance issues and bridge problems, existing funding sources haven’t been changed since 1987.

The NVTA blames the economy for the recent money issues in the transportation sector, as budget cuts have hit Virginia hard – while traffic volume and maintenance costs continue to increase.

Video Still of Suspect in Oct. 17 Sunoco Robbery Released

The suspect was armed at the time of the robbery – which took place shortly before 1 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 17, at the Sunoco gas station in the Ashburn Shopping Plaza.

During the robbery, the suspect allegedly demanded cash from the attendant and threatened two customers inside the store.

He was described as a white male, 5 feet 10 inches to 6 feet tall with a thin build. At the time of the incident, he was seen wearing blue jeans, a dark-colored baseball cap and a gray shirt.

Arrest Made in Sugarland Run Stabbing

The victim, a 23-year-old Sterling man, told Sheriff's deputies that he was riding his bike on Sunday at around 7 p.m. when he was approached by an unknown suspect who demanded cash. The victim refused, then was allegedly stabbed by the suspect.

CHEAPEST GAS PRICES IN LOUDOUN

Survey Says: Virginians Don’t Know Their Gas Tax

The survey, which targeted 506 likely voters, showed that the majority of polltakers

Notable Traffic Advisories and Lane Closures

VA-267E from Centreville Road to Leesburg Pike Sections of the eastbound shoulder will be closed until Oct. 30 as construction crews move forward.

Loudoun Secures Funds for Bridges in Need of Repair

Loudoun County will get a cut of these funds for the Sand Branch crossing of Pleasant Valley Road (Route 609) and the Butchers Creek crossing of Airmont Road (Route 719).

Washington Redskins Pre-Game for Oct. 26 (vs. PHI)

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From Leaves to Cigars

Cortez makes appearances throughout the region and rolls and sells cigars. He is also the owner of Cortez Cigars.

In this video, Cortez takes us through the cigar-rolling process, which preceded our opportunity to smoke the fresh cigar that you can see him rolling.

Blue Ridge Speech and Hearing, Creighton Farms Team Together to Raise Funds

This time, four Washington Redskins greats, as well as 28 other charitable golfers, convened at the golf course and each paid $2,500 to play in an 18-hole tournament. All the money collected went to Blue Ridge Speech and Hearing, a local non-profit based in Lansdowne.

Washington Redskins Pre-Game for Oct. 11 (@CAR)

Jack Nicklaus Returns to Creighton Farms

His passion for golf extended from playing to course design, and on Sept. 30, he visited Creighton Farms golf course on U.S. 15 north of Aldie to see one of the courses where he was the architect.

Nicklaus and Me, Part 2: The Architect and His Art

Nicklaus, 69, notched 118 professional tournament victories worldwide, and has since turned his sights on course design.

Leesburg Station Auto Wash Rebuilds After Fire

Firefighters fought the blaze at the Leesburg Station Auto Wash on Leesburg’s Catoctin Circle for several hours. “They did a great job and [helped us] save our second building,” said co-owner Ryan Magazzine.

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