Stafford is currently under a Winter Storm Watch, as snow is projected to begin on Wednesday evening and continue into Thursday evening.
While Stafford is expected to have more than 5 inches of accumulation, some models from the National Weather Service project more than 12-inches of accumulation throughout the region.
Police in Lake Ridge are investigating a string of burglaries that appear to be related.
All five occurred between Friday afternoon and Saturday evening at homes in the area of Russell and Smoketown Roads.
NOVA to host economist Stephen Fuller who will share his outlook on Northern Virginia economy — In March, Northern Virginia Community College’s (NOVA) Workforce Development Division will host its next installment of the Workforce Industry Building Learning Series titled, “Northern Virginia’s Workforce Outlook: Future Workforce Development Challenges.” [Northern Virginia Community College]
4 p.m. burn law goes into effect — On Saturday, February 15th, the Commonwealth’s 4:00 p.m. burn law goes into effect. The law remains in effect until Wednesday, April 30th. Approved burning may take place between 4:00 p.m. and 12:00 midnight only. [Prince William Department of Fire Rescue]
GARY WAYNE ADKINS, age 67 of Manassas, Virginia passed away Thursday, February 6, 2014 at his home.
Survivors include four children, Gary W. Adkins II and wife Nancilee, Heather M. Zimmerman and husband Steven, Betty Barrett and husband Marvin and Sheila R. Crooke, all of Manassas, Virginia and 12 grandchildren.
FRANKLIN W. MAUCK, age 62 of Manassas, Virginia, beloved husband, father, grandfather and brother passed away Thursday, February 6, 2014 at his home.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Erie (Presley) Mauck, his father Ralph Mauck and one sister, Bonnie G. Phillips.
A man faces charges after police said he led them on a pursuit and then elbowed a police offer in the face.
More in an unedited police press release:
Snow chances for our region look good for now, and a winter storm watch has been posted for our region. That watch will go into effect Wednesday morning and last until Thursday night, when we could see five or more inches of snow and sleet in our area.
Temperatures will drop to the upper 20s Wednesday night and only rising into the 30s on Thursday. And it’ll be windy with wind gusts reaching 35 mph speeds, according to the weather service.
Sasha: A wonderfully sweet, gentle brindle boxer mix. Sasha is a 7 year old spayed female who has been micro-chipped and is UTD on her shots.
For more information on any of these animals, visit staffordspca.org/contact-us.html
Dominion Virginia Power has made a large investment in Stafford, donating $25,000 to Stafford’s 350-year anniversary campaign to be used in a film that will present Stafford’s historical role in the United States.
?“Dominion Virginia Power’s generosity will significantly enable us to preserve and share Stafford’s unique history in the building of our great nation,” said Harry Crisp, chairman of the 350th Blue Ribbon Anniversary Committee.
Drivers traveling on Rt. 631 (Coal Landing Road) in Stafford for the next two weeks may experience delays while repairs are being made to the road.
The work zone will be active from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday-Saturday, during which time only one lane will be accessible.
