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A North Carolina man was struck and killed in a grocery store parking lot in Stafford County.

At 4:20 p.m. Wednesday, a 911 call reported the victim had been struck outside of a Lidl, at 1175 Warrenton Road, near a Walmart. Deputies found the male victim, Daniel Junco, 49, of Fayetteville, N.C., and pronounced him dead at the scene.


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Stafford County authorities recovered a vehicle stolen from Prince William County and arrested two suspects in the process.

On Monday, July 19 at 3 p.m.,  a Stafford County Sheriff’s Deputy was called to Widewater Road in the northeastern section of the county for a report of a reckless driver. The caller provided a photo of the vehicle, a Volkswagen Jetta, with the vehicle’s license plate number.


Greetings, Prince William – Help adults improve their literacy skills!  BEACON is preparing for their next session, August 23 thru November 10. Volunteers age 18+ are needed to be In-Person ESOL Teachers, Online ESOL Teachers, Tech Facilitators and Site Managers.  No second language or previous experience is needed; training is provided.  Please email [email protected] or call 571.428.2507 for more information about this exciting opportunity.

Historic Manassas Visitor Center needs volunteers age 18+ to work 4-hour shifts on weekdays, 9 am-1 pm and 1 pm-5 pm.  Friendly customer service is required, as you will be the face of Historic Manassas.  Duties include answering phones, providing information about Old Town businesses, shops, and restaurants, sharing historical information, and helping with special projects as needed.  Training is provided.  Working for the Visitor Center is a great way to connect to the City and be in the know of what is going on, along with helping out-of-town travelers navigate the downtown businesses.  Please email [email protected] for more information.


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On Friday, July 16, members of the Virginia State Police Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force served a search warrant in the 8600 block of Devonshire Court, a home daycare facility.

Through its investigation, the Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force arrested Filomon Ventura Fernandez, who is charged with reproduction, distribution, solicitation, and facilitation of child sexual abuse material.


Features

You can’t say Prince William County taxpayers don’t support the arts. 

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Many homeowners are still behind on their mortgage payments and have not sought help due to the government-forced shutdowns during the coronavirus pandemic.

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) wants to make sure that those who have a Federal Housing Administration (FHA)-insured mortgage and need help, have the information they need to avoid future foreclosure.


Business

A newly-renovated hotel and conference center is expected to draw thousands to the Stafford County and Fredericksburg region.

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Prince William County wants its money.

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Prince William

Something exploded in Prince William County, but authorities don’t exactly know what it was.

Yesterday evening at 8:05 PM units were dispatched to the 3000 block of Bridgeton Ct. (Lake Ridge) for a reported explosion in the area. On arrival, remnants of a possible explosion were located in an outdoor common area of the townhome development. An undetonated device located near the scene was made safe by the State Police.


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