In a meeting on October 8, 2024, the Prince William Board of County Supervisors approved funding for new positions in the Commonwealth Attorney's Office, addressing the office's need for additional resources to handle an increasing caseload. The positions include four new attorney roles: paralegal, victim-witness staff, and administrative staff. Commonwealth Attorney Amy Ashworth emphasized the importance of these positions for the efficiency and effectiveness of the county’s criminal justice system.
The new hires come after Ashworth said she would withhold prosecution of certain misdemeanor charges, effective May 1, 2024, if county leaders don’t give her more employees.
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The Rappahannock Area Community Services Board (RACSB) has announced a new partnership with Altruix Pharmacy to improve access to medication for individuals with behavioral health concerns and developmental disabilities. The collaboration aims to overcome barriers that prevent individuals from taking their prescribed medications, such as transportation, time, and cost.
Joe Wickens, executive director of RACSB, highlighted the importance of this partnership: “The individuals we serve have unique needs. Altruix focuses on behavioral healthcare and developmental disability services, giving them valuable expertise. The pharmacy team will provide tailored care to the people we serve and offer a valuable resource to our employees.”
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In response to the devastating floods that hit western North Carolina after Hurricane Helene, Covenant Funeral Home in Stafford has stepped up to help its southern neighbors. Kyle Gibbs, the director of Covenant Funeral Home, donated a 53-foot refrigerated trailer to Harwood Homes Funeral Home in Black Mountain, N.C., to store human remains as the area grapples with the aftermath of the disaster.
The trailer, purchased initially during the coronavirus pandemic, was donated after a call between Gibbs and Tyler Puckett, Harwood Homes Funeral Home operator. The funeral home in Black Mountain, just five miles from the equally devastated town of Swannanoa, found itself in desperate need of body storage as the death toll rose. "We just wanted to help out in any way we can," said Gibbs, who sent the trailer that arrived in flood-ravaged North Carolina on Friday, October 4. The trailer, worth $30,000, arrived that evening and is currently stationed at Puckett’s cemetery near his funeral home.
In addition to the trailer, Gibbs called on the community to contribute non-perishable foods, blankets, and other essential supplies for the affected area. NAPA Auto Parts in Stafford also donated a battery for the trailer, which runs on diesel and has built-in shelves to accommodate the increasing number of victims.
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The National Museum of the Marine Corps unveiled two new galleries to the public on Sunday, commemorating the exhibits with a ribbon-cutting ceremony.
The galleries feature hundreds of artifacts from all major United States Marine Corps operations from 1976 to 2021, including Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom. As the 250th anniversary of the Corps approaches, this new exhibit will showcase the most recent 50 years.
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From The United States Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Virginia:
Two executives at a contractor for the U.S. Air Force (USAF) pled guilty to theft of government property after diverting over $12 million from an Air Force contract to pay for unrelated personal and business expenses.
According to court documents, Thomas D. Burns, 74, of Gainesville, and Daniel B. Tolley, 63, of Purcellville, founded SP Global, Inc. (SPG) in 2012. Burns served, at various times, as Chief Executive Officer, Chairman of the Board, and President. Tolley served, at various times, as Chief Technology Officer, President, and a member of the Board of Directors. In 2016, SPG incorporated SPG Institute, Inc. (SPGI).
On Dec. 20, 2017, the United States Air Force (USAF) issued a Request for Information to initiate a collaborative research consortium for developing autonomy technologies, the Autonomy Research Collaboration Network (ARCNet). SPGI bid on and was ultimately awarded the project for over $196 million.
Peter Karl Raimondi (Age 74)
Peter Karl Raimondi, 74, of Charleston, South Carolina, husband of Janice Raimondi entered into eternal rest Tuesday, October 8, 2024. His Memorial Service will be held Wednesday, October 16, 2024 in J. Henry Stuhr Inc., Mount Pleasant Chapel, at 11:00 am. Interment will be held in Quantico National Cemetery on Monday, October 21, 2024 at 12:30. Arrangements by J. Henry Stuhr, Inc. Mount Pleasant Chapel.
Peter was born July 13, 1950 in Brooklyn, New York, son of John Raimondi and Frances Tropea Raimondi. He faithfully served his country in the Army and as a civil servant in the Federal Government. He enjoyed fishing, was a Turtle Volunteer in Melbourne, FL, and an active runner, completing the Marine Corps Marathon. He was also active with the Michael J. Fox Foundation to find a cure for Parkinsons.
He is survived by his daughter, Alexa Raimondi and her husband Michael McCormick; two grandchildren, Mary McCormick, Peter McCormick; brother, Carl Raimondi and his wife Francine Raimondi.
Peter was predeceased by his parents and his first wife, Mary.
Memorials may be made to Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research Grand Central Station PO Box 4777, New York, NY 10163-4777.
A memorial message may be sent to the family by visiting our website at www.jhenrystuhr.com.
Submitted by J. Henry Stuhr, Inc., Mt. Pleasant Chapel
The annual Independent Book Festival returns to Fredericksburg on October 12, running from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Riverfront Park. Founded in 2015 by local authors James Noll and Chris Jones, the festival offers writers a platform to promote their work, attend panels, and network with other authors.
Noll, who began his independent publishing journey in 2013, visited over 24 events in a single year—including comic cons, horror cons, and book festivals—in an effort to learn about the industry. “The travel was exhausting, but I realized nobody was hosting a book event in Fredericksburg,” said Noll. “So, I decided to make it happen.” He partnered with local writers Amy Bayne and Chris Jones to launch the festival. Though Bayne left the team in 2018, Noll and Jones continue to run the event.
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