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Triangle man dies in Alexandria crash

Published June 11, 2020 at 5:57PM

Wayne A. Murray, 51, of Triangle, Va. died at the scene of a fatal car crash that occurred at 2:15 a.m. on Sunday, June 7 on the main lines of Interstate 395 South just south of Duke Street Alexandria.

According to a press release from the Virginia State Police (VSP), Murray who drove a 1997 Ford Ranger pickup truck was traveling south on I-395 through a work zone when it entered a closed lane. The lane in question was inside the active work zone and struck a 2009 Mack truck traveling north in that same lane. The Mack truck was part of the work zone crew. Murray was wearing a seatbelt.

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Fredericksburg branch of Children’s Museum of Richmond closes

By Rick Horner

Published June 10, 2020 at 2:45PM

The Children’s Museum of Richmond announced it is permanently closing its Fredericksburg location at 1275 Jefferson Davis Highway.

The closure was described as a cost-cutting measure during the coronavirus pandemic.

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This week’s work zones on I-95 near Fredericksburg

By Rick Horner

Published June 10, 2020 at 11:35AM

Now through early Sunday, June 14 overnight travelers may experience delays with work zones this week in the Fredericksburg area of Interstate 95.

Milling and paving on I-95 will continue near the Exit 140 Diverging Diamond Interchange in Stafford County, as well as various construction activities for the I-95 Southbound Rappahannock River Crossing project and the I-95 Express Lanes Fredericksburg Extension project.

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Asphalt Patching on I-95 NB ramp to EB Dale Blvd. Dale City

By Rick Horner

Published June 10, 2020 at 11:23AM

According to the Virginia Department of Transportation, the ramp from northbound I-95 to eastbound Dale Boulevard (Exit 156A) will be closed Wednesday night, June 10 between 10 p.m. and 5 a.m. the following morning for asphalt patching.

Work may be delayed due to in-climate weather. We’re expecting some severe weather tonight.

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Prince William unveils new public health campaigned aimed at businesses

By Rick Horner

Published June 9, 2020 at 12:37PM

Businesses in Prince William County are encouraged to take the pledge

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Stafford supervisors disagree on six-year road plan priorities

By Rick Horner

Published June 8, 2020 at 4:58PM

Two members of the Stafford County Board of Supervisors voted against the secondary six-year plan due to concerns of road safety measure prioritization.

The Board recently approved the secondary six-year plan that will be used in a joint venture with the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT).

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Stafford County receives $13 million in CARES Act funding

By Rick Horner

Published June 8, 2020 at 11:11AM

Meg Bohmke and Tom Coen will serve as the Chairman and Vice Chairman, respectively, of the Stafford County Board of Supervisors in 2020.

Stafford County recently received $13 million in funding through the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Securities (CARES) Act.

A list of documented expenditures and requests from agencies for a chunk of this money is currently being put together and will be presented to the Board by June 15, according to Deputy County Administrator Fred Pressley.

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Virginia reduces vehicle registration fees

By Rick Horner

Published June 7, 2020 at 9:23PM

Photo: Virginia Department of Transportation

Residents of the Commonwealth of Virginia are going to see the cost of their vehicle registration fees reduced by as much as 25% beginning on July 1.

This news via a press release made by the Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles comes as a result of the passing of a comprehensive transportation package that included a $10 reduction in the cost of those fees. This package was approved by the Virginia General Assembly and signed into law by Governor Ralph Northam.

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Manassas I-66 Welcome Center closing

By Rick Horner

Published June 6, 2020 at 11:28PM

The Manassas Welcome Center, located at a car rest area on Interstate 66 about six miles outside of the city, won’t reopen following the coronavirus pandemic.

Manassas City received notice on May 29 from the Virginia Tourism Corporation (VTC) that the center would be shut down and the building will be converted to a rest area only as a result of budgetary considerations by the VTC.

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Slave auction block removed from Fredericksburg street, headed for museum

By Rick Horner

Published June 5, 2020 at 2:23PM

Photo: Fredericksbrug City Government

As the sun rose, Fredericksburg removed the controversial slave auction block.

Crews went to work earlier to remove the concrete block that has been at the corner of Willaim and Charles streets since 1847. The auction block has been the subject of much debate and controversy over the years with many demanding for its removal from public view.