Northern Virginia
Sword-Wielding Man Tried to Break Into Woman’s Apartment, Police Say – NBC4 Washington
Police say a man armed with a sword tried to force his way into a woman’s apartment Monday in Prince William County, Virginia. The woman was injured when she prevented him from getting inside, police said. The incident happened at an apartment complex on Wood Hollow Drive in Woodbridge. Prince William County Police responded shortly …
Hackers Break Into FCPS Network, Hold Info for Ransom – NBC4 Washington
Hackers have broken into Fairfax County Public Schools’ computer network and say they’re holding personal information for ransom. There’s no telling how much was stolen. Fairfax County Public Schools have confirmed the hack, but an association that represents FCPS teachers and staff says employees haven’t been informed that their personal information could have been stolen. …
Virginia to Crack Down on Restaurants Breaking Coronavirus Rules – NBC4 Washington
Virginia will increase unannounced checks of whether bars and restaurants are following coronavirus-related rules as people socializing without face masks appear to be spreading the virus. Officials say people in their 20s are particularly to blame. Increased enforcement will be focused in the Hampton Roads area of the state, where cases are surging, but occur …
Northern Virginia Business Testing New Disinfecting Technologies in Office – NBC4 Washington
A Northern Virginia business is testing state-of-the-art self-cleaning technology in its office to prepare for a safer work environment once stay-at-home orders are lifted. Christian Pinkston works for a digital marketing firm in Falls Church where he employs about 40 people. The office is testing a form of ultraviolet light called far UVC, which is …
