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FAIRFAX COUNTY, Va. –– Have you ever wondered what fishing is like on the Potomac River?
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Author: Potomac Local News
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PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY, Va. — The Prince William County School Board Wednesday night selected Woodbridge resident, Dr. Michael E. Wooten, to fill the vacant Occoquan District Seat.
Wooten was selected in a unanimous Board vote from among thirteen applicants for the post vacated by former Board Member Grant Lattin, who resigned in May. Wooten will serve on an interim basis until voters choose a long-term replacement on Election Day to serve though the end of 2015.
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FROM POLICE REPORTS:
Aggravated Sexual Battery – On June 15 at 5:36AM, detectives from the Special Victims Bureau responded to investigate a sexual assault which was reported to have occurred in the 12100 block of Pineneedle Ct in Woodbridge (22192). The investigation revealed that the victim, a 9 year old boy of
Expect a slower ride on Virginia Railway Express’ Fredericksburg line due to heat.
Passengers traveling south of Franconia-Springfield will notice about an 11-minute delay on the rails, according to VRE.
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SLUG TALES
Except for the time I spent going through the public school system, I have never been so excited for summer vacation to begin.
SPRINGFIELD, Va. — A Woodbridge man was killed when he apparently lost control of his car.
Police in Springfield were called to the area of Leesville Boulevard and Hinton Street at 11:45 a.m. Tuesday after a 1998 Ford Explorer ran off the side of the road, struck a fire hydrant, and rolled over. Paul Wickwire, 24, was ejected from the vehicle and died at the scene, according to Fairfax County police.
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WOODBRIDGE, Va. — The first day of summer will bring the heat today as forecasters said it could feel like 102 degrees outside.
A heat advisory goes into effect at noon today until 10 p.m. Thursday Temperatures will approach the 100 degree mark as hot, humid air moves over the region.
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VIRGINIA RAILWAY EXPRESS
A new chief for Virginia Railway Express has been named, and he’s charged with expanding commuter rail service to places like Haymarket and Spotsylvania.
WOODBRIDGE, Va. — Will he, or won’t he? If the look of an email sent out by his campaign staffers late Tuesday afternoon is any indication, he probably will.
Delegate Scott Lingamfelter, R-Woodbridge, Fauquier, appears to be putting his name in the upcoming Virginia Lt. Governor’s race for 2013. The staunch Republican who lives in Dale City is known for prodding reforms within the Virginia Department of Transportation, and recently made waves in the debate over now-defunct slush funds for Prince William County Supervisors.
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DUMFRIES, Va. — It may the first day of summer on Wednesday, but officials in Dumfries are already thinking fall.
Once again this year, Dumfries will offer food, live music, and wine tasting as part of its 11th Annual Fall Festival.