RICHMOND — It’s a five-hour drive from Manassas Park to Galax — but in terms of life expectancy, the two cities are 25 years apart.
Residents of Manassas Park, a city of about 16,500 people in the Washington suburbs, live to 91 years old on average. But residents of Galax, a city of about 6,600 people in Southwest Virginia, typically live to just 66.
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PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY — (Press release) Today, the Prince William County Office of Tourism announced that it has received a $10,000 grant from the Virginia Tourism Corporation (VTC) “50 Years of Love” program marketing fund.
The National Park Service (NPS) wants to hear from you about its proposed plan to improve trail systems and expand trail use at Prince William Forest Park.
PRINCE WILLAM COUNTY — (Press release) The Prince William County School Board has approved the School Division’s $1.24 billion budget for the Fiscal Year 2020.
It’s an increase of about four percent over the previous year’s budget.
PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY — (Press release) Shooting Investigation — On March 20 at 10:13AM, officers responded to the 4000 block of Marjon Ct. in Dumfries for a shooting in progress. Officers arrived and secured the scene. Officers located one man and one woman, both adults, shot within the residence.
The condition of the two shot is not being disclosed at this time.
GAINESVILLE — (Press release) Zoës Kitchen, a fast-casual restaurant serving fresh, made-from-scratch Mediterranean dishes, is continuing its expansion with the opening of its twenty-third location in Virginia. Zoës Kitchen Gainesville will open on Monday, March 25 and is located at 5035 Wellington Road in Gainesville.
The new restaurant will feature a menu that aims to take a fresh approach to classic favorites, including a few new spotlights: the Avocado Lentil and the Modern Greek Salads, custom dressing options for Zoës’ popular kabobs, and a new spicy roasted turkey sandwich.
WOODBRIDGE — (Press release) Local officials will sound tornado warning tones on Tuesday as part of a statewide drill.
“Tornadoes can happen anytime, anywhere in Virginia, they don’t have a season,” states Acting Chief Tim Keen of the Prince William County Fire and Rescue System. “Knowing what to do during a tornado warning can save your life.”
MANASSAS — Paving crews will be out at the intersection of Signal Hill Road and Signal Hill Avenue this week.
It’s a key intersection along Manassas’ busy Liberia Avenue corridor that is home to multiple restaurants, a supermarket, and a Walmart.
STAFFORD — (Press release) The body of a missing male subject was found in the Rappahannock River late on Thursday night. The Stafford County Sheriff’s Office is currently investigating the incident.
On March 14, 2019, at approximately 10:58 p.m., units responded to reports of a body found in the Rappahannock River. Two fishermen had observed what appeared to be a body floating in the river near the Little Falls boat ramp and immediately reported it to law enforcement.
