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New law would protect students who use CBD and THC-A oils

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Virignia State Capitol

RICHMOND — Legislation to protect Virginia students who use cannabidiol oil is still making its way through the House after being unanimously passed by the Senate.

SB 1632, sponsored by Sen. Glen Sturtevant, R-Richmond, requires local school boards to implement policies that keep students from being suspended or expelled if they have “valid written certification” to use CBD and THC-A oil. While both oils are derived from the cannabis plant, neither have an intoxicating effect on those who use it to manage pain and other ailments.

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Stafford sheriff: Suspect used ax to break into house

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STAFFORD – (Press Release) Four suspects were arrested on Friday night by units with the Stafford County Sheriff’s Office after attempting to break into a residence using an ax.

On February 8, 2019, units responded to a reported domestic with a weapon at a residence located on the 500 block of Eskimo Hill Road. The caller told the Sheriff’s Office that she had been assaulted and several individuals were outside attempting to break into the house with an ax. The caller also said they had threatened to burn the house down.

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Suspect behind burglaries at Stafford businesses arrested

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STAFFORD – (Press Release) A wanted suspect was arrested on Thursday night by deputies with the Stafford County Sheriff’s Office after breaking into several local businesses.

On February 14, 2019, at approximately 11:38 p.m., Deputy Whitt responded to a business alarm at Vinny’s Italian Grill located at 397 Garrisonville Road. Upon arrival, the deputy observed that the glass pane on the front door was shattered. A review of surveillance camera footage revealed a subject in a dark colored jacket with a hood and wearing a mask and gloves breaking into the restaurant.

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Closure coming to Exit 133/Falmouth in Stafford County beginning Wednesday, Feb. 20

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FREDERICKSBURG — (Press Release) Route 17 northbound and southbound will be narrowed slightly at the Interstate 95 overpasses in Stafford County beginning the evening of Wednesday, Feb. 20 to provide space for construction crews to build new interstate bridges.

The far right lane will become a shared through lane and merge lane for the I-95 ramps. On Route 17 southbound, two travel lanes will remain open in the work zone.

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Manassas Symphony performing Spanish-themed concert at Hylton

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The Hylton Performing Arts Center outside Manassas.

MANASSAS — (Press Release) The Manassas Symphony will perform Tesoros hispanos, a concert with music by composers from Spain and Latin America, at the Hylton Performing Arts Center on March 2, 2019 at 7:30 p.m.

Music director James Villani will conduct.

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Wanted suspect behind Stafford pursuit arrested

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STAFFORD — (Press Release) A wanted suspect behind a pursuit that occurred in Stafford County last weekend was arrested on Tuesday night in Prince William County.

On February 5, 2019, Britney Bates, 34, of King George was taken into custody by the Prince William County Police Department. Bates was wanted on numerous charges out of Stafford County for his involvement in a pursuit that began on Kings Highway and ended in Prince William County on Sunday, February, 3, 2019.

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Why batteries can have a dark side

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PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY — (Press Release) National Battery Day is February 18. This is a day to recognize the device that energizes the things that make our lives more convenient. But if handled improperly or disposed of improperly, batteries can have a dark side.

Batteries can be harmful to the environment. They are made from a variety of different chemicals and metals including alkaline, silver-oxide, nickel, metal-hydride, lead-acid, nickel-cadmium, lithium-ion, and zinc-carbon. When thrown in the regular trash, batteries decay in landfill sites and could leak into the groundwater, which pollutes soil and water in the community.

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