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South County Boys’ Lax Beats State Champion Chantilly

Stallions have sights set on competing for state title.

South County handed Chantilly its first loss since May of 2013.

Roundups for 4/23/14

The editor presents the roundups for the week of 4/23/14.

Centreville Home Sales: March, 2014

In March 2014, 81 Centreville homes sold between $800,000-$147,500.

Centreville Home Sales: March, 2014

Chantilly Home Sales: March, 2014

In March 2014, 14 homes sold between $850,000-$231,000 in the Chantilly area.

Chantilly Home Sales: March, 2014

Crimes Solvers Seeks Public’s Assistance

Fairfax County Crime Solvers is seeking the public’s help in identifying the people responsible for stealing three vehicles — and taking items from at least 10 others — during the overnight hours of Friday, April 4, to early Saturday, April 5, in Centreville.

Rocky Run Triumphs in State Tournament

The Rocky Run Middle School Chess Team found itself in a three-way tie for first place in the 2014 Virginia Scholastic K-8 Chess Championship.

Roundups for 4/16/14

The editor presents the roundups for the week of 4/16/14.

Celebrating Erin Peterson

Community remembers her life and honors her legacy.

Each April, the Petersons celebrate Erin's life and legacy with a Gospel program at Mount Olive Baptist Church.

Heading to Harrisonburg

Six CVHS students make Virginia’s All-State Choir.

Six Centreville High students — Kayla Ebright, Jared Knutti, Lily Park, Patrick McGinty, Joshua Ewalt and Hailey Knapp — have made Virginia’s All-State Choir. And they’ll perform in it, April 26, in Harrisonburg.

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Church To Host Centreville International Showcase

Centreville International Showcase will be April 26.

Celebrating the community’s cultural diversity, the Centreville Immigration Forum (CIF) presents the Centreville International Showcase. A lighthearted evening of music, dance, food and friendship is slated for Saturday, April 26, from 6-9:30 p.m., at Centreville United Methodist Church.

Letter: No Justification For Tax Increase

To the Editor

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Dillon and Kelly Engaged

Mr. and Mrs. Francis Edward Kelly III of Midlothian, Va., happily announce the engagement of their daughter, Caitlin Wood Kelly, to Zachary Matthew Dillon, son of Mr. and Mrs. Byron Matthew Dillon of Centreville.

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Deadly Dangers of Drugs

Narcotics officer shares information with parents.

Lt. Jim Cox is a 26-year member of the Fairfax County Police Department. From 1995-2001, he was a detective in the Organized Crime and Narcotics (OCN) Division; and since 2004, he’s been an OCN supervisor. “I know a lot about narcotics,” he said. “But every day, something new comes on the market.”

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The Seven Faces of Erin Peterson

Annual Gospel Celebration of Life is this Sunday, April 13.

Nearly seven years have passed since Centreville’s Erin Peterson — an 18-year-old freshman at Virginia Tech — was killed in a massacre there, along with 31 others. But although short, her life counted; and each year, the local community gathers to remember her. This year, the 7th Annual Erin Peterson Gospel Celebration of Life will be held Sunday, April 13, at 4 p.m., at Mount Olive Baptist Church, 6600 Old Centreville Road in Centreville. The theme is “Keeping Hope Alive: The Seven Faces of Erin – Daughter, Sister, Friend, Mentor, Visionary, Peacemaker, Inspiration.”

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Bonsai Show Coming Up at Garden Center

Learn about, see and vote for favorite trees.

The Northern Virginia Bonsai Society will hold its Spring Show this weekend at the Merrifield Garden Center. It’s at 12101 Lee Hwy. in Fairfax and the free show runs Saturday, April 12, from 10 a.m.-5 p.m., and Sunday, April 13, from 10 a.m.-4 p.m.