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Prince William

Second FBI Raid Hits Prince William

By Uriah Kiser

“An FBI investigation into an alleged drug and gun trafficking conspiracy, with significant activity at Haymarket’s Rancho Los Cerritos farm, culminated in Wednesday’s raid on the property and several arrests,” InsideNoVa reported. “The affidavit states he sold numerous firearms, including pistols, rifles and a shotgun, as well as cocaine and fentanyl to a confidential source.”

At the scene Thursday, an FBI agent told an InsideNoVa reporter, “this is a secured scene” and “you can’t be here.”

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Fredericksburg

Monks’ Walk for Peace Nears Region

By Uriah Kiser

“The local governments of Caroline County, the City of Fredericksburg, Spotsylvania County and Stafford County are officially facilitating the Walk for Peace as it moves through the region,” Stafford County announced. “The Walk for Peace is a 2,300-mile pilgrimage from Fort Worth, Texas, to Washington, D.C., led by a group of Buddhist monks who are currently expected to arrive in the area during the first week of February.”

Officials said they will provide ongoing updates and logistical information as the walk progresses, including access to a Google map tracking the monks’ real-time location. Community members who wish to observe the walk are asked to follow guidance from law enforcement and event coordinators, maintain a respectful distance, stay out of roadways, and not follow behind the monks. Organizers noted the monks are not accepting material donations.

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Weather

Manassas Declares Snow Emergency Saturday

By Uriah Kiser

The City of Manassas will place a Snow Emergency into effect from noon Saturday, January 24, through noon Monday, January 26, ahead of the approaching winter storm. During that time, parking will be prohibited on designated snow emergency routes to allow plows and emergency vehicles to move freely. City officials are urging residents to limit all on-street parking before Saturday to avoid towing and speed snow removal.

City facilities will also be impacted. The Manassas Museum will be closed on Sunday, January 25, and the City of Manassas Community Center will be closed on Monday, January 26, with all programs canceled. Extra city staff, snow removal equipment, and contractors are scheduled to mobilize on Saturday afternoon as conditions deteriorate.

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Weather

Fredericksburg Crews Gear Up for Snow

By Uriah Kiser
Interstate 95 near Route 17 in Stafford County. [VDOT]

Public Works crews have already begun pre-treating roads and have significant resources on hand, including brine, salt, and sand, along with plow-equipped trucks and spreaders. Contractors are also on standby to assist with snow removal as conditions worsen.

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Weather

Dumfries Prepares Crews for Weekend Storm

By Uriah Kiser
Dumfries is Virginia's oldest continually chartered town.

The Town of Dumfries says it is actively preparing for the weekend’s winter storm, with Public Works, Police, and town leadership coordinating to maintain essential services and public safety. Officials say winter weather impacts are expected to begin Saturday evening and last through Sunday night, with heavy snow, mixed precipitation, and prolonged cold that could lead to refreezing into Monday.

Public Works plans to pre-treat roads with brine on Friday, monitor conditions Saturday afternoon, and fully mobilize town crews and contracted snow removal teams Saturday evening through Sunday morning. Continued snow removal and treatment will follow as conditions require. Residents are urged to avoid unnecessary travel during the height of the storm to allow crews and emergency responders to work safely.

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Manassas

Political fundraising talk at airport meeting addressed

By Uriah Kiser

An airport commissioner’s campaign-related attire and remarks at a recent Manassas Regional Airport meeting prompted a procedural reminder from the commission chair, according to an internal email from the airport director.

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Weather

State of Emergency Ahead of Winter Storm

By Uriah Kiser

“Today, I am declaring a State of Emergency ahead of the winter weather event to ensure Virginia is fully prepared to respond and recover,” the Office of the Governor of Virginia announced. “Our top priority is the safety of every Virginian. State agencies are mobilized, and we are working closely with local governments and utility partners.”

The slow-moving winter storm is expected to arrive in western Virginia late Saturday morning, reach the I-95 corridor by Saturday evening, and continue affecting much of the Commonwealth through Sunday and into Monday morning, particularly east of I-95. State agencies, including VDOT and Virginia State Police, are preparing for hazardous travel conditions and potential delays in snow removal and emergency response.

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Prince William

Townhomes Approved on Minnieville Road

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The Prince William Board of County Supervisors approved a rezoning request for the Chinn Landing development in Woodbridge, clearing the way for new townhomes along Minnieville Road near Telegraph Road.

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