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Morning Notes

Arrest made in murder of Alexandria student — “A Virginia State University student turned himself in to law enforcement Friday night following a Dec. 5 shooting that killed Daniel Wharton, a fellow VSU student from Alexandria.” [WTOP]

11-year-old Alexandria ice skater has eyes set on Olympics — “A local ice skater who recently won a national championship has her eyes set on the Olympics.” [Fox 5]

ISIS propaganda figure pleads guilty in Alexandria court — “A Saudi-born Canadian citizen who joined the Islamic State nearly a decade ago pleaded guilty Friday after serving as one of the terrorist group’s leading propagandists.” [Fox News]

ARHA hosting Winter Wonderland event — “The Alexandria Redevelopment and Housing Authority will host the 12th Annual Santa’s Winter Wonderland on Dec. 17, 19, and 19. The event will be held in the parking lot of Charles Houston Rec Center at 901 Wythe St.” [Zebra]

About the Author

  • Vernon Miles is the ALXnow cofounder and editor. He's covered Alexandria since 2014 and has been with Local News Now since 2018. When he's not reporting, he can usually be found playing video games or Dungeons and Dragons with friends.