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Heroic Police Efforts Save Victim During Chaotic Brentwood Apartments Shooting

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Several Manassas police officers were recognized for bravery at a recent ceremony on Monday, Oct. 28, 2024.

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Monday, Nov. 4: 14th Annual Band Together to Fight Hunger

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Join us November 4 from 7-9 p.m. for the 14th Annual Band Together to Fight Hunger event.

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Suspect and Bystander Injured in Police-Involved Shooting

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At the request of the Spotsylvania County Sheriff’s Office, the Virginia State Police Bureau of Criminal Investigation Culpeper Field Office is investigating a deputy-involved shooting in the City of Fredericksburg.

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FALMOUTH BRIDGE IN DISREPAIR: Emergency Lane Closure, Weight Limits Imposed, Urgent Repairs Begin

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The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) has announced emergency measures on the Route 1 bridge over the Rappahannock River, commonly known as the Falmouth Bridge between Fredericksburg and Stafford County, as crews begin urgent structural repairs.

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Fall Back: Daylight Saving Time Ends Sunday

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Daylight Saving Time ends [2 a.m.] Sunday, November 3rd. As you turn your clocks back, the Prince William  County Fire and Rescue System would like to remind residents to change the battery in their smoke  alarms.

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Renovations Announced at Seven Virginia State Parks, Including Westmoreland

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Camping cabin at Westmoreland State Park [Virginia State Parks]

Virginia State Parks has announced that seven parks will undergo extensive cabin and campground renovations starting this fall.

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Stafford County Board of Supervisors Considers Additional Holidays for County Employees in 2025

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The Stafford County Board of Supervisors will meet on November 7, 2024, to discuss proposed adjustments to the 2025 holiday calendar for county employees.

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Subramanyam, Clancy Battling it out for Open House Seat

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The districts most likely to shift Virginia’s current balance of power in the House of Representatives from Democratic to Republican would be District 7 or 10, according to the nonpartisan Virginia Public Access Project – but that may prove a tough feat for District 10’s Republican Mike Clancy.

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Republicans Applaud Ruling Allowing Virginia to Remove Noncitizens from Voter Rolls

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Republican leaders are praising Wednesday’s 6-3 U.S. Supreme Court decision to allow Virginia to keep “noncitizens” off the voter rolls.

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