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Over 100 jobs available at Potomac Nationals stadium

The Potomac Nationals 2016 Seasonal Job Fair has been scheduled for Wednesday, March 2 from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Pfitzner Stadium in Woodbridge.

This annual job fair event is open to the public with over 100 positions in all departments available.

The baseball team seeks dedicated candidates to work part-time as game day employees during the baseball season. Employees could also be tasked with working non-gameday special events.

On-site interviews will be administered on a first come, first serve basis.

Job applications can be downloaded online and will also be available on-site. Applications can be downloaded from the Potomac Nationals website. Part time employment applications will not be accepted prior to the job fair. Read More

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Valentine’s Day Events: Chocolate walk and couples art class

Valentine’s Day is right around the corner. Valentine’s Day weekend is the perfect opportunity to spice up a regular date night.

Our area lot to offer to make your Valentine’s Day weekend a success. From special restaurant deals, couples painting sessions, and chocolate tasting.

Historic Occoquan Chocolate Walk, Saturday, Feb. 13, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

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Mother and son held at gunpoint during home invasion

Stafford Sheriff's Detectives are investigating a home invasion robbery that occurred sometime after 4 a.m. Wednesday.

A mother and her young son were held at gunpoint while two white men rummaged throughout the home. According to police, the suspects fled the scene with an undisclosed amount of cash and property a little less than 15 minutes after entering the home. 

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Coal ash bill fails, other bills move forward

As we move towards the midpoint of the General Assembly Session called “Crossover,” we are required to finish work on all bills in our respective chambers.  Things are picking up in Richmond.
 
First, I am on track to pass about a dozen bills out of the Senate and several bills were passed by the Senate.  First, my legislation to raise Virginia’s threshold between misdemeanors and felonies from $200 to $500 was incorporated into a Republican senator’s bill and passed 26-14 with wide bipartisan support including the support of the Virginia Association of Commonwealth’s Attorneys.  
 
There is interest in reforming Virginia’s tolling practices.  My legislation and Senator Adam Ebbin’s legislation to limit toll operators’ ability to sue people for tens of thousands of dollars over less than $100 of outstanding tolls was referred to Virginia’s Transportation Accountability Commission to be studied over the next few months.  My bill to study revising our tolling practices to give credit to in-state residents was also referred to the same commission.
 
The Digital Divide is a major problem in the 36th District.  Many children still do not have computers at home or adequate broadband.  My legislation to require school systems using electronic textbooks to provide computers to every child passed out of subcommittee unanimously.  A child’s ability to access their homework and learning tools at home should not be a function of that child’s family’s income.  
 
My legislation to create Virginia standards for electronic authentication of digital documents was also referred to the Joint Commission on Technology for study.  These kind of standards would allow Virginians to obtain official records electronically – birth certificates, driving records, land records, professional licenses, court records – that they could then use for legal purposes.  It would save taxpayers millions of dollars.
 
I also introduced legislation to create a whistleblower rewards program for tax cheaters.  President Bush created a highly effective federal program in 2006.  Virginia collects $20 for every $1 we spend on tax compliance.   My legislation was continued to 2017 so that the committee could study it over the year.  
Finally, my legislation to require modern storage of coal ash waste died in a Senate Committee on a 7-7-1 vote.  Dominion and Appalachian Power complained that the legislation would double their cost to clean up coal ash and went beyond requirements set by the Environmental Protection Agency.  Although I received bipartisan support, many were still concerned that raising utility bills by one-percent to ensure we had clean water was too much to ask.  This issue is far from being resolved and I will continue to work to protect Quantico Creek and the Potomac River.   
 
Over 600 constituents have completed my 2016 Survey.  Please complete it online at www.scottsurovell.org and email me at [email protected] if you have any feedback.
It is an honor to serve as your state senator.
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Taxi driver carjacked near Dumfries

A man is charged with carjacking, hit and run, eluding police, driving under the influence, preventing the summoning of law enforcement, and driving on a suspending license. 

Redmon forced a taxi driver from his vehicle and drove away with it. When officers attempted to stop Redmon, he fled. Redmon struck another vehicle at a redlight at the intersection of Prince William Parkway, according to police.

No injuries were reported except minor injuries of the accused.

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Blizzard brings delays for report cards, college transcripts

As students mourn the loss of their beloved snow days, some stop to ask themselves; What does this mean for the remainder of the school year?

Prince William County  Public Schools are allotted 12 snow days this school year. After the #sNOVAlanche storm that blanketed the region with up to to two feet of snow January 22 and 23 , Prince William County Public School students and teachers have about 5 snow days left.

As of now, Prince William public schools students will not have to make up the missed time, according to school officials.

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Shooting inside Woodbridge apartment leaves on injured

A man is charged with malicious wounding, shooting into an occupied dwelling, and reckless handling of a firearm. 

Here is more in a press release: 

Malicious Wounding | Reckless Handling of a Firearm – On February 4 at 1:19AM, officers responded to an apartment located in the 3670 block of Golf Side Cir in Woodbridge (22191) to investigate a shooting. The investigation revealed that the victim, a 31 year old man of Woodbridge, was visiting the accused, an acquaintance. At some point, the accused retrieved a firearm and fired a round at the victim striking him in the leg causing a non-life threatening injury. Officers arrived at the apartment and detained the accused, who was highly intoxicated, without further incident. The victim was transported to an area hospital for treatment. Following the investigation, the accused was arrested.

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Woodbridge man issued 4th DUI charge

A man is charged with assault and battery on a law enforcement officer, and driving under the influence his fourth such charge in 10 years, according to police.
  
Here is more in a press release: 

Assault & Battery on a Law Enforcement Officer [LEO] – On February 2 at 7:24PM, a Prince William County police officer conducted a vehicle stop in the area of the Jefferson Davis Hwy and Bel Air Rd in Woodbridge (22191) for a traffic violation.  As the officer began to approach the vehicle, the accused got out and assaulted the officer. As the accused was being placed under arrest, he resisted and continued to strike the officer. The accused was quickly detained without further incident.  Minor injuries were reported. Following the investigation, the accused was determined to be intoxicated and subsequently arrested.

Arrested on February 2:
Mustafa Abu BAKER, 46, of 12684 Dulcinea Pl in Woodbridge
Charged with assault & battery on a LEO, driving under the influence: 4th in 10 years,unreasonable refusal: 3rd or subsequent offense, resisting arrest, and additional traffic related charges
Court Date: March 14, 2016| Bond: Held WITHOUT Bond

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Triangle teen is troop’s youngest Eagle Scout

Boy Scout Troop 74 honored Griffith Bullard with the rank of Eagle Scout, the highest level of achievement in the Boy Scout program.

At 14, he is the youngest Eagle Scout to be honored by the troop.

Griffith, of Triangle, started Cub Scouts at age seven while in first grade. As a fifth grader, he moved into Boy Scouts.

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