This week's top stories at Centreville Patch include the search for a Centreville High School grad and a Centreville High senior's big break on American Idol.

IHOP was offering a free stack of pancakes and Virginia politicians were preparing for the worst in the fight over sequestration.

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Here's a list of the top nine stories this week at Centreville Patch.

Police:

• Body in Quarry Identified as Missing Clifton Man (Feb. 8)
• Chantilly and Centreville Area Crime: Jewelry Targeted in Burglaries (Feb. 12)

Business:

• Centreville Dog Competes in Westminster Kennel Club Show (Feb. 12)
• Restaurant Inspections: Coffeesmith and Mangino’s Pizza (Feb. 11)
• 12 Homes for Sale in Centreville (Feb. 10)

Government:

• Centreville High Students Help Draft Tanning Legislation Before General Assembly (Feb. 11)
• Gun Violence Prevention Advocate Omar Samaha, Westfield Grad, Invited to State of the Union (Feb. 11)

Sports:

• National Signing Day at Centreville High School (Feb. 8)

Volunteer:

• Western Fairfax Christian Ministries to Hold Thrift Store Grand Re-Opening (Feb. 12)