Ft. Belvoir, Va. –– There’s an air of excitement around Ft. Belvoir as its new hospital inches closer to the date it will accept the first patient.
The massive $1 billion Fort Belvoir Community Hospital is slated to open August 10. It will replace DeWitt Community Hospital.
Kinston (20-23) cashed in on Potomac’s sloppiness in the first inning. A pair of leadoff walks from Cameron Selik burned the Nationals when Jeremie Tice blasted a home run over the left field wall to give the K-Tribe a 3-0 edge.
Potomac was silenced by emergency starter Toru Murata for the better part of four innings; lefthanded prospect Drew Pomeranz was a late scratched for undisclosed reasons. The Nationals (18-25) finally got a rally going in the fourth when they loaded the bases with two outs. But Francisco Jimenez (1-0) came on in relief of Murata and got Sandy Leon to ground out to escape the jam.
Fire and rescue crews were called to Liberty Grove in Manassas about 9 a.m., after water pipe burst within one of the building’s fire sprinkler systems.
No one was injured, but at crews on the scene said a “major salvage” operation was underway to save as much property as possible.
The Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) of Greater Prince William “Moms in Motion” event, originally scheduled for Saturday, has been moved to October 15.
Event Coordinator Vicki Shoemaker noted Saturday was a full day for awareness events, and in order to ensure a successful event that benefits everyone involved, she felt a few changes were necessary.
Dale City Sport and Health Club’s second annual block party to benefit St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital had people’s hearts pumping on Saturday.
Rommel Bradley, manager, said that the event shows “We’re about taking care of people. This isn’t just a health club, we’re about raising awareness, not just fitness.”
Woodbridge, Va. –– The Potomac Nationals organization on Monday had yet to hear back from Washington Redskins quarterback, Donovan McNabb.
The Minor League Baseball team on Friday made an offer to the veteran football player, whose future with Washington’s football team has long been in question, to come play or even work out with the team.
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A severe thunderstorm watch has been issued Monday until 6 p.m. for the Potomac Communities, as forecasters said strong storms could move into the region, some of which may contain damaging winds and hail.
Rising temperatures into the mid 80s will also support thunderstorms, much like we saw last week.
Prince William County, Va. –– As the Memorial holiday weekend approaches, police in Prince William are taking no excuses about not wearing seat belts in vehicles.
