State transpiration officials want to ease the driver for Thanksgiving travelers next week, by suspending lane closures on highways throughout the commonwealth.
The Virginia Department of Transportation will suspend many highway work zones and lift most lane closures on interstates and other major roads in Virginia from noon on Wednesday, Nov. 24, until noon on Monday, Nov. 29.
On Wednesday, November 17, a someone used a gun to rob a 7-Eleven in Gainesville.
From Prince William police:
In observance of Thanksgiving, OmniRide buses will operate as follows:
• All OmniRide bus services – no service on Thursday, 11/25
Fredericksburg Holiday Craft Show will return December 3 through 5 at the Fredericksburg Expo and Conference Center.
Many crafters and artisans will have handmade holiday gifts and decorations for friends, loved ones, pets, and the home for sale.
A driver who rear-ended another driver in North Stafford and fled the scene didn’t want anyone to see his license plate, said authorities.
From the Stafford sheriff’s office:
Giant Food will open a new store located at 10864 Sudley Manor Drive near Manassas.
The new shop will be located inside an old Shoppers Food Warehouse store.
Virginia Alcoholic Beverage Control Authority stores will observe several holidays in November, December, and January that affect operating hours.
On Thursday, Nov. 25, all Virginia ABC stores will be closed for the Thanksgiving holiday. Stores will observe normal hours on Wednesday, Nov. 24, and
[Updated November 17] A woman charged in the death of a 74-year-old man faces more charges today.
From Prince William police:
At 9:25 p.m. Sunday, November 14, Stafford County Deputy B.M. Taylor responded to Hickory Ridge Drive and Morton Road near Falmouth for a report of a single-vehicle crash.
Upon arrival, deputies located the vehicle overturned on its side. Glass and debris from a trash can struck by the vehicle were scattered all over the roadway. The driver was able to exit the vehicle unharmed.
