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Suspects Arrested for Felony Charges in Bad Check Fraud Scheme

  On September 25, deputies were called to O’Reilly Auto Parts at 38 Bojangles Way following reports of fraud suspects in the store. Employees, aware of the suspects from previous incidents involving...

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Major Drug Bust in Woodbridge: Over 25,000 Fentanyl Pills Seized

[Photo: Virginia State Police]The Blue Ridge Narcotics and Gang Task Force arrested a 33-year-old Woodbridge resident following a three-month investigation into a drug operation in Culpeper and Prince...

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What’s On the Agenda? Stafford’s Board of Supervisors Meets October 1

Stafford Board of Supervisors (June, 2024) Stafford County's Board of Supervisors will hold their next meeting on Tuesday, October 1. at 5 p.m. The meeting is streamed live, and the agenda is posted...

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It’s Almost Time! Volunteer Prince William’s Fall Reverse Raffle & Dinner on...

Greetings, Prince William: Happening in 3 weeks - Volunteer Prince William’s Fall Reverse Raffle & Dinner in support of Untrim-A-Tree, October 19, 6:30 p.m. at Prince William County Fairgrounds...

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OmniRide Reports Steady Growth in Ridership, Despite Challenges

The Potomac and Rappahannock Transportation Commission (PRTC) has announced a sustained increase in ridership through August 2024, reflecting a growing reliance on public transit amid various...

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Body Found at Belmont Bay

Officers responded to a report of a death in the 500 block of Harbor Side Street in Woodbridge on Saturday, September 28 at 10:20 p.m. The deceased, a 46-year-old man, was discovered by a fishing...

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Police Fire at Aggressive Dog After Multiple Attacks in Gainesville

The dogs had bitten two people and attacked another man despite police commands. An officer discharged their firearm, grazing one of the dogs, which then fled with the other dog. Both were later...

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Man Charged after Attempted Carjacking at Potomac Mills

On the night of September 29, police were called to the 13500 block of Langtree Lane in Woodbridge to address an attempted carjacking. The incident occurred between a 30-year-old woman and an...

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Fredericksburg Parks and Recreation Recognized for Excellence at Virginia...

The City of Fredericksburg’s Department of Parks, Recreation and Events received four awards at the 71st Annual Conference of the Virginia Recreation and Park Society in Norfolk, Virginia. Over 400...

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Dumfries Woman, Prince William Foster Parent, Appears on Today Show

ARLnow.com: “An Arlington business owner and veteran was featured on NBC’s Today Show this week for a life of service to others…Cheeks, of Dumfries, has fostered over 20 children since the late 2000s....

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We Need Your Stories: Stafford County School Bus Issues

Dear Members, We seek your insights on the ongoing challenges with the Stafford County Public Schools transportation system. As many of you know, the start of the school year was marked by significant...

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Stafford County’s National Night Out is Tonight, October 1, 2024

Stafford County will host its annual National Night Out at Stafford Market Place today, Tuesday, October 1, 2024. The event, one of the county's largest community gatherings and the largest National...

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Local Artist Completes Colorful Mural for Sentara Medical Center

On Sept. 25, Sentara Northern Virginia Medical Center (SNVMC) in Woodbridge celebrated the new mural recently completed by a local artist, Alethea Marie Robinson. SNVMC President Jeff Joyner had the...

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Traffic Alert: Lane Closure on Opitz Boulevard Overpass for Ramp Construction

A pedestrian fence. Photo: Transurban Commuters and residents in Woodbridge should prepare for a planned lane closure that will impact traffic on the Opitz Boulevard westbound overpass at Interstate...

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New Occoquan Elementary Construction Breaks Ground for Fall 2026 Open

The Perkins Eastman design team joins the groundbreaking ceremony for the new Occoquan Elementary School. L–R: Huyen Nguyen, Lina Taheri, Jeannine Otieno, Ken Terzian, Ed Waters (PWCS on-site...

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Week 6 of Our Survey Series: How Will Our Candidates Improve Education?

We continue our survey series with our sixth question to our candidates. To help voters in Virginia’s 7th District and statewide make an informed decision, we continue a feature series offering...

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Police Charge 2nd Suspect in 2023 Dumfries-Area Homicide

A second suspect has been arrested in connection with a fatal shooting from November 2023. The initial suspect was arrested in July 2024, and both are facing charges related to the incident that...

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Public Urged to Help Locate Endangered 21-Year-Old Missing from Bristow

The Prince William County Police Department is seeking the public's assistance in locating Landon Von Darnell, a 21-year-old white male last seen at his residence on Tenbury Ct. in the Bristow area....

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Police Report: Two Arrests in Separate Incidents — Suspect Apprehended in...

A suspect has been arrested in connection with a domestic dispute that occurred in June at an apartment complex. The individual faces charges of abduction, brandishing, and domestic assault following...

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Breaking Barriers and Hitting High Notes in “Beautiful: The Carole King Story”

[Photo: Suzanne Carr Rossi]At the Riverside Center for the Performing Arts, the stage lights up with spotlights and stories of legendary musicians and songwriters who shaped a generation. "Beautiful:...

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