Colin Turner, a longtime Old Town Manassas resident, historic preservation advocate, and business consultant, announced today that he will seek a seat on the Manassas City Council as an independent candidate in the November 3, 2026, general election.
Turner’s candidacy adds to a competitive field for three open at-large seats on the seven-member council, which operates under a council-manager form of government in the independent city of Manassas.
The program will operate at three locations with the following schedule:
This initiative helps ensure local children have access to nutritious meals while school is out for the summer. Program information comes directly from Manassas City Public Schools.
A rare collection of WWII warbirds will visit Warrenton-Fauquier Airport on Saturday and Sunday, June 13-14, for a public Warbird Expo celebrating America 250.
The Capital Wing of the Commemorative Air Force is bringing several historic aircraft, including a TBM Avenger torpedo bomber, Boeing PT-17 Stearman biplane, and Fairchild UC-61 Forwarder. Visitors can also see a B-17 Flying Fortress and B-25 Mitchell from the Arizona Wing. The free event runs from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. both days at 1533 Iris Trail in Midland with free parking.
Virginia State Police are investigating a devastating multi-vehicle crash on Interstate 95 southbound that killed five people, including two children.
The crash occurred at approximately 2:35 a.m. Friday at mile marker 146 on I-95 southbound, south of Exit 148 (Quantico).
“The Governor owes the Virginia Tech community — and all Virginians — an explanation for this decision. What exactly did John Rocovich do?” Virginia Scope reported. “I’ve known John for years, and I know he has done nothing but act in the best interest of Virginia Tech. To suggest otherwise is libelous.”
“I look forward to working together to help move Virginia Tech forward and continue advancing its mission of service and excellence,” State Sen. Aaron Rouse stated.
Stafford County drivers should plan for new routes next week. Route 644 (Rock Hill Church Road) will now close on Thursday, June 4, after weather postponed the original Monday, June 1 start date. The Virginia Department of Transportation is replacing the temporary single-lane bridge over Aquia Creek with a permanent two-lane structure.
The project replaces a 50-year-old bridge that has shown significant deterioration. A temporary bridge was installed in fall 2020 to keep the road open while the $6.4 million project was funded and designed. The new bridge will feature two 11-foot travel lanes, 6-foot paved shoulders, higher rails, and the ability to carry all legal vehicle loads. Rock Hill Church Road will stay closed to through traffic between Dunbar Drive and Van Horn Lane through June 2027.
“Virginia American Water is deeply saddened by the tragic loss of our colleague,” Virginia American Water insidenova.com reported. “We are conducting a thorough investigation into the circumstances. Our primary focus right now is supporting our employee’s family and our Virginia employees.”
A 35-year-old employee fell from a boat on May 19, around 11 a.m., in a service pond at the Virginia American Water facility in the 14400 block of Delaney Road in Dale City. He was hospitalized and died three days later on May 22. Prince William County police said no foul play is suspected and the incident appears accidental.
“The travel audit is still in process,” division superintendent Marci Catlett told the Advance. “During the course of our audit, we noted School Board travel expenditures which did not fall within the school division travel guidelines. We have been engaged to perform a detailed review of School Board travel.”
A special audit of Fredericksburg City Public Schools Board travel expenses, originally due by the end of December 2025, remains unfinished amid staffing changes in the Central Office. Emails and documents show the comment regarding travel in the general fiscal year 2025 audit was edited after pushback from a School Board member, with language about purchase card use and policy recommendations removed from the final management letter.
