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Pedestrian Struck, Killed on U.S. 1

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WOODBRIDGE, Va. — A pedestrian was killed Saturday near the Potomac Plaza Shopping Center on U.S. 1 in Woodbridge. More from a police press release: 

Crash – Fatality – On August 25th at 8:25PM, police responded to the 13700 block of Jefferson Hwy in Woodbridge (22191) for a crash involving a pedestrian. The investigation revealed that a pedestrian was crossing Jefferson Davis Hwy when he stepped into the path of the driver, and only occupant, of a 2004 Ford Expedition who was traveling northbound on Jefferson Davis Hwy.

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Man Tased after Deputy Punched

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NORTH STAFFORD, Va. — A taser weapon was used on a man after a Stafford County Sheriff’s deputy was punched in the face.

Sheriff’s deputies were called to the Micks restaurant in North Stafford late Sunday after an apparent drunken bar guest had to be removed from the restaurant. Deputies arrived to speak with the man who emitted a strong smell of alcohol while slurring his speech, said Stafford sheriff’s spokesman Bill Kennedy.

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Back-to-School Nights Planned This Week

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North Stafford High School sits on Garrisonville Road in North Stafford (Photo: Mary Davidson/PotomacLocal.com)

NORTH STAFFORD, Va. — The teachers are back in class, and soon students will be, too.

Summer break ended for faculty at all of Stafford County’s public schools today. Many returned to the classroom to prep for the upcoming school year, and to welcome parents and students at a series of back-to-school events this week.

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Zombies Will Dance in Stafford

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Mainstreet Grill and Bar in North Stafford. (Mary Davidson/PotomacLocal.com)

NORTH STAFFORD, Va. — Zombies are about to overrun North Stafford, and it’s all for a good cause.

Mainstreet Bar and Grill will hold “zombie dance practice” Sundays Wednesdays at 5 p.m. starting Sept. 5. It’s part of a larger, global effort to “Thrill the World” where fans of the late Michael Jackson will hold impromptu dances on Oct. 27.

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First Moon Walker, Neil Armstrong, Dies

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Commander Neil Armstrong (right) and pilot David R. Scott prepare to board the Gemini-Titan VIII. Gemini VIII successfully launched at 11:41 a.m. EST, March 16, 1966. The mission conducted the first docking of two spacecraft in orbit and landed safely back on Earth after an emergency abort. (Image Credit: NASA)

The first man to walk on the moon has died. NASA released information about the passing of Neil Armstrong in a press release below: 

Neil Armstrong, the first man to walk on the moon during the 1969 Apollo 11 mission, has died. He was 82.

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Woodbridge Towers Plan on Chopping Block

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U.S. 1 and CSX rail lines cross the Occoquan River between Prince William and Fairfax counties. (Mary Davidson/PotomacLocal.com)

WOODBRIDGE, Va. — The plan to build two towers at the entrance of Prince William County might change.

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Free Childrens Haircuts Offered

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DALE CITY, Va. — Would a free haircut for your child come in handy for back to school time?

Hair Cuttery stores partnered with the Boys and Girls Clubs in Prince William County and Manassas to provide free haircuts to the first 40 people under age 18 who signed up. According to their website, Hair Cuttery agreed to issue gift cards for those who signed up for the free cuts.

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