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Call to Action: Volunteer Prince William needs Volunteer Drivers aged 21+

Published July 19, 2022 at 8:00AM

Graham Park and Old Triangle roads

Volunteers must pass criminal background and driving record background checks, have a valid Virginia driver’s license, and have a vehicle liability insurance policy.

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VRE to go fare-free in September as Metro closes Blue and Yellow lines south of DCA

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Published July 18, 2022 at 1:00PM | Updated September 16, 2022 at 12:55PM

A Virginia Railway Express train pulls into the Fredericksburg train station. [Photo: Uriah Kiser/PLN]

Virginia Railway Express (VRE) passengers will ride free during September and between certain stations in Northern Virginia and the District of Columbia during October.

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Inmate tries to stab Prince William County jail guard, police said

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Published July 18, 2022 at 10:00AM

Prince William County Adult Detention Center in Manassas. [Photo: Uriah Kiser / Potomac Local News]

On Thursday, July 14 at 10 p.m, officers responded to the Prince William-Manassas Regional Adult Detention Center (ADC),at 9320 Lee Avenue in Manassas (20110), to investigate an assault

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Aldonis dazzles in debut, FredNats shut out GreenJackets in series finale

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Published July 17, 2022 at 10:57PM

Pablo Aldonis spun five innings of shutout ball with six strikeouts in his FredNat debut. Junior Martina drove in three runs, and the FredNats beat the Augusta GreenJackets 4-0 in the series finale at SRP Park in Augusta.

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FredNats lose 2nd straight in Augusta despite strong start

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Published July 15, 2022 at 8:19AM

Mason Denaburg had a strong start, but the FredNat bats were only able to muster two hits in a 3-2 loss to the Augusta GreenJackets on Thursday night at SRP Park in Augusta, S.C.

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Former Occoquan Mayor Boyd Alexander dies at 90

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Published July 14, 2022 at 9:16AM

Boyd was a kind soul and a dear friend who loved Occoquan immensely, chronicled it beautifully in his wonderful photographs, served faithfully on the board of the Occoquan Historical Society, and was always generous with words of gratitude and praise.

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Bock named Prince William schools Chief Operating Officer

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Published July 14, 2022 at 7:00AM | Updated August 13, 2024 at 6:29PM

Bock [Photo: Prince William County Public Schools]

Prince William County Public Schools appointed Vernon J. Bock as Chief Operating Officer.

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FredNats drop Augusta opener

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Published July 13, 2022 at 10:37AM

The FredNat bats were silent for most of the night in the series opener with the Augusta GreenJackets on Tuesday night at SRP Park, and it was the hosts that ran away with a 6-2 win. Sammy Infante had both FredNat RBIs.

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Veterans, spouses to get free ride thanks to $50,000 grant from Potomac Health Foundation

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Published July 13, 2022 at 10:32AM

Volunteer Prince William today a $50,000 grant from Potomac Health Foundation, which will provide transportation for veterans, spouses, widows, and widowers for one year beginning July 1, 2022.

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I-95 north, south down to one lane starting Sunday, July 10 through early Friday, July 15

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Published July 8, 2022 at 6:18PM

I-95 looking north at the Cowan Boulevard overpass in Fredericksburg.

The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) is advising Interstate 95 travelers to expect overnight delays next week with ongoing construction for the Improve 95 program and maintenance activities along the corridor in the Fredericksburg area.

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