Happening Now: Stafford Sheriffs on Scene in Argyle Heights
Police are on the scene of a drunken driver who is blocking the driveway of a home and refusing to leave. More from the Stafford County Sheriff’s Office: At 3:15 p.m. deputies responded to a...
View ArticleUpdates on Two Major Road Projects in Lake Ridge, Woodbridge
Neabsco Mills Road at Route 1 in Woodbridge. [Photo: Prince William County Government]Prince William County recently completed a significant road project in Woodbridge to improve the region’s traffic...
View ArticlePrince William County Sells Out ‘Dad’s Pool Day’ Relaunch
Photo: Prince William County Parks & Recreation Department Prince William County sold out the first event of their Fatherhood Initiative relaunch this weekend following a pause from the COVID-19...
View ArticlePolice Find Body of Woman, 18, Lying in Street near Manassas
[Scott Rodgerson/Unsplash]Police found the body of an 18-year-old girl lying in a street near Manassas on Thursday, July 18, 2024. They believe she was shot on the scene and left for dead. More from...
View ArticleFredericksburg City Council Considers Data Centers
The Fredericksburg City Council Friends of the Rappahannock and the Rappahannock Group of the Sierra Club will host an educational event on Wednesday, July 24, 2024, focusing on the data center’s...
View ArticleIt’s Time to Get Summer Scared: Frightfully Fun Things to Do at Prince...
Prince William County Public Library is hosting spine-chilling events as part of its Summer Scares series, promising a frightfully good time for all ages. The series, which runs from Friday, July 19,...
View ArticleUVA Hospitals in Our Region Affected by CrowdStrike Outage
Haymarket Medical Center in Prince William County Updated 1:20 p.m. — UVA Health says its medical centers in our region are affected by the global CrowdStrike computer outage. The firm operates...
View ArticleStafford Education Foundation to Host Tenth Annual Golf Tournament
As the Stafford Education Foundation (SEF) approaches the tenth anniversary of its annual fundraising golf tournament, the organization continues to enhance educational opportunities for students and...
View ArticlePrince William County Police to Host Virtual Neighborhood Watch Training
The Crime Prevention Unit of the Prince William County Police Department is set to host a virtual Community Watch presentation on Monday, July 22, 2024, at 6 p.m. This informative session, which will...
View ArticleIt’s Grilling Season – Practice Grill Safety
July is National Grilling Month, and the Prince William County Fire and Rescue System reminds residents to practice grill safety year-round to avoid fires and injuries. Key safety tips include using...
View ArticleVDOT Road Work July 21 to 27, 2024
[Photo: VDOT]The Virginia Department of Transportation has announced scheduled road work from July 21 to 27, 2024, including lane closures on I-95, Route 1, and other key routes for maintenance and...
View ArticleHappening Now: Train Derailed in Downtown Fredericksburg
Fredericksburg police have confirmed reports of a derailed train in downtown Fredericksburg, near the city’s train station. A total of seven cars are off the rails. We don’t know if anyone has been...
View ArticleLiving History Programs Highlight 163rd Anniversary of First Manassas
Photo: Prince William County Office of Historic Preservation Several people gathered at the Manassas National Battlefield yesterday, July 20, 2024, to commemorate the 163rd anniversary of the Battle of...
View ArticleLIVE With Prince William County Supervisor Yesli Vega
Prince William County Supervisor Yesli Vega will participate in a live interview to address the area’s increasing crime rates. The discussion will occur at 2 p.m. Tuesday, July 23, 2024, and will be...
View ArticleDetectives Search for Blue Hyundai Elantra after Woman Found Dead
Detectives are searching for a 2017 blue Hyundai Elantra with Virginia license plate TVT-8777 involved in the July 18 homicide of an 18-year-old woman near Manassas. The vehicle was last seen leaving...
View ArticleBiden Exits Presidential Race, Endorses VP Harris as His Successor
President Joseph R. Biden [Photo: Whitehouse.gov]The Center Square: President Joe Biden ended his bid for reelection Sunday, opening the door for Vice President Kamala Harris or another top Democrat...
View ArticleGermanna Community College Prepares to Open New Campus in Stafford County
Germanna Community College is set to open a new campus on Center Street in North Stafford to serve as the hub of college operations in Stafford County. Dr. Janet Gullickson, President of Germanna...
View ArticleAquia Landing Park to Host Ribbon Cutting for New Playground
Aquia Landing Park, known for its scenic location at the Potomac River and Aquia Creek confluence, will soon unveil a new playground. The ribbon-cutting ceremony, scheduled for July 27, 2024, will...
View ArticleNew Telecommunications Tower Proposed for Stafford County
I-95 Exit 143 (Google Maps) Stafford County’s Planning Commission will hold its next meeting on July 24. On the agenda is a new telecom tower off the Interstate 95 (I-95) exit 143A ramp. The 23-acre...
View ArticleTree Work to Close a Portion of Glenkirk Road
Heads up in Nokesville: VDOT plans to close a portion of Glenkirk Road on Wednesday. Weather permitting, Glenkirk Road (Route 675) will be closed at Vint Hill Road (Route 215) Wednesday, July 24 from...
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