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Car slams into Chipotle, 4 rushed to hospital

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A car slammed into a Chipotle restaurant in Woodbridge, injuring four people, including the driver. [Photo: Prince William County Fire and Rescue Department]

Four people are hospitalized after a car slammed into a Chiptole.

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Gainesville man faces DUI charges after fatal crash

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A Gainesville man faces charges in a fatal crash in Fauquier County.

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Shots fired at Good Samaritan outside house; suspected shooter jailed

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Scott Jones, 52, is charged in a bizarre shooting that occurred in a Stafford County neighborhood on Sunday, March 27, 2022 [Photo: Stafford County Sheriff's Office]

A Stafford man is in jail after authorities said he fired multiple rounds from a handgun at his neighbor.

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$1M building addition at Catharpin Park to feature concession stand, restrooms

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Prince William County officials break ground on a new $1 million building at Catharpin Park to house restrooms and a concession stand. [Photo: Prince William County Parks and Recreation]

According to parks spokesman Amir Wenrich, the new $1 million building will feature permanent restrooms and accessibility improvements to expand recreational opportunities and accommodate more park users. The building also includes a concession area and storage space

Construction on the new building is expected to be completed in October 2022.

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Traffic hot spots: Final inspection underway for Chatham Bridge

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Officials cut ribbon to herald the reopening of Chatham Bridge between Stafford County and Fredericksburg.

Single lane closures on Route 3 Business eastbound and westbound at the Chatham Bridge between Fredericksburg and Stafford County for final inspection work connected with the bridge rehabilitation project.

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Democrats outraise Republicans by 59% in Virginia House races

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Campaign finance requirements govern how much money candidates may receive from individuals and organizations, how often they must report those contributions, and how much individuals, organizations, and political entities may contribute to campaigns.

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Kaine stopping at Mary Washington Hospital to discuss pandemic’s toll on healthcare workers

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Virginia Senator Tim Kaine (D)

Virginia Senator Tim Kaine (D) will be in Fredericksburg on Monday, March 28 to discuss the pandemic’s toll on health care workers. 

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Wild weather week: Near-record cold, wintry mix, wind, storms in forecast

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Forecast for Tuesday, March 29, 2022 from the National Weather Service.

March is going out like a lion, with the possibility of a wintery mix of precipitation on Tuesday and strong thunderstorms on Thursday.

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Maryland man wins today’s Marine Corps 17.75K marathon

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Alex Trouteaud, 42, from Barnesville, Md. finished in first place with a time of 1:04:14, today in the Marine Corps 17.75K marathon. 

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Runaway teen faces charges after car stolen from Stafford home found crashed

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Runaway teen faces charges after car stolen from Stafford home found crashed

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