Ex-Handley teacher accused of having sex with student

WINCHESTER -- A former Handley High School teacher stands accused of having sex with a female student several times more than a year ago.

Displaced family loaded 30 cats in vehicle, police say

WINCHESTER -- A local family that fell on hard times had to give up more than two dozen cats on Tuesday.

Schools' budget scenario improves

WINCHESTER -- Frederick County Public Schools officials presented a less drastic budget scenario to the Board of Supervisors during a work session Wednesday night.

Race will honor slain state trooper

WINCHESTER -- The second-annual benefit race named for a Virginia state trooper killed in 2006 will be held later this month.

Police to receive state grant funds

The Warren County Sheriff's Office and the Winchester Police Department are slated to receive state funding to combat terrorism.

City resident faces charges of arson

WINCHESTER -- A city man accused of setting fires at Jim Barnett Park and behind the Loudoun Street Pedestrian Mall faces indictment for the crimes, officials said.

Local retail store will start hiring

Indianapolis-based appliance and electronics retailer hhgregg announced this week it plans to hire about 100 people for its new stores at 2580 S. Pleasant Valley Road in Winchester and 17766 Garland Groh Blvd. in Hagerstown, Md.

Man to serve prison time in firebombing

WINCHESTER -- Another defendant will serve prison time for his role in the August firebombing of a former federal witness' vehicle.

Douglas receives pledge of help

WINCHESTER -- More than 100 supporters of the Douglas Community Learning Center packed a City Council meeting on Tuesday night to ask for a commitment to the facility's future.

Winchester building supplier sold

WINCHESTER -- A Denver company has purchased local building supplier Glaize Components.