From the press release:
Sheetz, one of America’s fastest-growing family-owned and operated convenience retailers for more than 65 years, today announced the upcoming opening of its new store in Dale City, VA. The opening is scheduled for Wednesday, September 12 at the new store located at 5350 Dale Blvd.
https://potomaclocal.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/Arrest-in-Woodside-Drive-Fire-Incident-Press-Release.pdf
From an email:
MISSION BBQ will honor Our Country’s First Responders with a Free Sandwich on September 11. Known as Patriot Day, this year marks the 17th anniversary of the September 11 attacks on the World Trade Center and the Pentagon. We remember the service and sacrifice of the brave men and women from numerous Fire, Police and First Responder Departments, and we dedicate this day to their memory. We thank them for their continued dedication and loyalty.
From Stafford fire and rescue:
On Tuesday, [Sept.] 4, 2018, at [10:44 p.m.], personnel from the Stafford County Fire and Rescue Department were dispatched to the 100 Block of Woodstream Blvd. for a reported residential fire. The first fire unit arrived on the scene at 22:49 to find heavy fire throughout much of the residence. Crews quickly attacked the fire, while protecting nearby structures. There were two adults and two children in the residence during the fire. All made it out safely. Smoke alarms were present and operating during the time of the fire.
The Virginia Tourism Corporation has released the 2017 state and local economic impact data. It is another record year for Virginia with expenditures reaching $25 billion supporting 230,000 jobs, $5.9 billion in salaries & wages and $1.7 billion in state & local taxes.
All Virginia localities saw an increase in travel expenditures in 2017 compared to previous year. The travel industry in the Commonwealth has continued to grow eight years in a row. Travel expenditures increased at a compound annual growth rate of 3.9% since 2010.
As students around Prince William County head back to class, we chat with Sentara Nurse Practitioner Stephanie Schutter RN, MSN, CFNP on some tips you & your family might want to consider for the new school year.
SB: How long have you been with Sentara?
From the Manassas City police report:
Vehicle Break-ins
Metro today announced it is looking ahead to the purchase of its new 8,000 series rail cars.
The new fleet will replace cars that have served riders for about 40 years.
From the Prince William police report:
Attempted Armed Robbery – On September 3 at 5:16PM, officers responded to the WAWA located at 2051 Daniel Stuart Square in Woodbridge (22191) to investigate a robbery. The victim, a 29-year-old man, reported to police that he was approached by an unknown male asking for money while he was standing outside of the business. When the victim refused, the suspect displayed some knives and threatened the victim. The victim went inside and notified an employee who contacted police. When the victim went back outside to confront the suspect again, a fight ensued before the suspect fled in a grey sedan. No property was reported missing. Minor injuries were reported. The investigation continues.
Good Morning Prince William – Prince William Recycles Day on Saturday October 13th from 10am-2pm needs volunteers ages 12 and up to help with all the fun activities. This is a great teen project! Please contact Keep Prince William Beautiful at (571) 285-3772 or via email at: [email protected] for all the latest info. · […]
