The site that sits off of Kings Highway (Va. 3) in Stafford County served as a camp for Civil War soldiers who took up arms in the bloody War Between the States.
Living historians flocked to the site over the weekend, and so did 450 spectators, who all came to be a part of a living history weekend at Ferry Farm.
Update 2:30 p.m.
A severe thunderstorm watch has been issued for the Potomac Communities until 10 p.m.
The National Weather Service has forecasted strong storms to move through the region this afternoon and tonight. Some may contain strong winds, heavy downpours and large hail.
After word the long serving state senator would step down this year, the 84-year-old announced yesterday that couldn’t be further from the truth.
“I’m going to give it one more shot,” he said. “I talked to my family and a lot of my friends — I’ve gotten literally dozens of phone calls. I walked into McDonald’s and a man said, ‘I’ve been a Republican all my life and you’re my favorite Democrat. Don’t you dare quit.’ ” he told the Washington Post.
Teen who assaulted sheriff’s deputy gets a reduced sentence
An autistic teenager from Stafford County who assaulted a sheriff’s deputy outside a high school last year had eight years shaved off of his prison sentence Tuesday, reports Fredericksburg.com.
Company that operated fatal bus shut down
The company that operates the bus that crashed on Interstate 95 on Tuesday killing four people has been shut down after various violations against the company were noted, reports NBCWashington.com.
By Kristina Schnack Kotlus
Schools and Events Writer
Sitting in my preschooler’s parent-teacher conference, I was reminded that all things in education are connected. Attitudes, preferences, home life, they all contribute to achievement. As I reflected on last week’s education news, I was reminded that all policy changes tend to be connected, too.
Contestants wrote a 300–400 word essay based on an annual patriotic theme, which was evaluated by veterans who have a deep personal connection with the idea of patriotism. This year students wrote an essay on the theme, “Does Patriotism Still Matter?”
Top national winners each receive a savings bond anywhere from $1,000 to $10,000. The first place winner receives a $10,000 savings bond and an all-expense-paid trip to Washington D.C. Scholarships are also awarded to students at the local level.
Update 9:55 p.m.
The house fire has been extinguished, and was located at 19019 Fuller Heights Road.
Original Post 9:27 p.m.
Triangle, Va. –– Fire and rescue crews are on the scene of a fully-involved house fire in Triangle.
Update 10 a.m. Wednesday
A motorcyclist was flown to an area hospital after he rear-ended a tractor trailer on Interstate 95.
Police and rescue crews were called to the area of I-95 and Joplin Road (Va. 619) in Triangle about 7:30 p.m. Tuesday.
Fredericksburg, Va. — Memorial Day has become nearly a week-long event in the local vicinity.
Area Veteran and military support organizations have conducted ceremonies and services to honor those that made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our country for the past week.
