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Yugene Vindman calls for review of Virginia’s State Flag amid controversy over Confederate symbolism

Published April 17, 2024 at 9:53AM

A photo that had been posted to X, showing Democrat Eugene Vindman, the front runner in the Democratic race to replace Abigail Spanberger in Virginia's 7th Congressional District, holding a Confederate Virginia State Flag has been deleted from the social media platform.

Yugene Vindman, a Democrat of Lake Ridge, who’s running to replace Abigail Spanberger (D) in Congress, is calling for a review of Virignia’s State Flag, one of the most unique in the world.

Vindman apologized after a photo posted to X (formerly Twitter) showed him posting with the Confederate State Flag of Virginia. It notes, “While monuments to the confederacy have been coming down and roads glorifying traitors are being renamed around the commonwealth, we need to look at all symbols that represent this tragic history, including our current banner which, frankly, too closely resembles the Civil War version.”

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Warm Front paves the way for weather changes | Prince William Parks and Rec sponsors our weather posts

By Uriah Kiser

Published April 17, 2024 at 9:53AM

Summer Job Alert: Parks and Recreation Hiring Seasonal Workers Now! Want to earn some extra cash this summer and enjoy your job at the same time? PWC Parks and Recreation is now hiring for seasonal jobs.. Camp Counselors, Lifeguards, Cooks and more…

According to forecasts from the National Weather Service, a stationary front lingering across central Virginia is expected to gradually shift northward today and transform into a warm front by early Thursday. This front, slated to move beyond the region by early Thursday, will pave the way for weather changes in the coming days.

Schools

Howard University student from Fredericksburg struck and killed by faculty’s member’s car

By Uriah Kiser

Published April 16, 2024 at 10:11PM

Howard University in Washington, D.C. [Facebook]

A Howard University student has died after he was struck last week by a car reportedly driven by a faculty member…Mohamed Samura, of Fredericksburg, 18, was a computer information systems major at the university.

Politics

Eugene Vindman apologizes for Confederate Flag photo amidst congressional bid

By Uriah Kiser

Published April 16, 2024 at 4:56PM | Updated April 16, 2024 at 5:17PM

A photo that had been posted to X, showing Democrat Eugene Vindman, the front runner in the Democratic race to replace Abigail Spanberger in Virginia's 7th Congressional District, holding a Confederate Virginia State Flag has been deleted from the social media platform.

Eugene Vindman has apologized for posing for a photo while holding the Virginia State Flag adopted by the Confederate state government during the Civil War.

Potomac Local was the first to report on the photo on Monday, April 15, 2024. Vindman asked the person who posted it to X, formerly Twitter, to remove it from the social media platform.

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Flames shoot from Manassas home

By Uriah Kiser

Published April 16, 2024 at 2:51PM | Updated April 16, 2024 at 6:13PM

A view of a house on Antonia Avenue that caught fire on April 16, 2024. [Reader submitted photo]

At least five people were displaced after the fire, according to initial reports.

The fire was visible from two sides of a single-family house. All occupants were safely outside. The fire broke out at 2:20 p.m. on Tuesday, April 16, 2024.

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Mild conditions then showers, thunderstorms | Prince William Parks and Rec sponsors our weather posts

By Uriah Kiser

Published April 16, 2024 at 8:51AM

Summer Job Alert: Parks and Recreation Hiring Seasonal Workers Now! Want to earn some extra cash this summer and enjoy your job at the same time? PWC Parks and Recreation is now hiring for seasonal jobs.. Camp Counselors, Lifeguards, Cooks and more…

Business

Crimson Coward brings fiery flavor to Fredericksburg: Hot chicken joint opens next to Mary Washington University

By Uriah Kiser

Published April 15, 2024 at 5:25PM

Crimson Coward, a new restaurant specializing in hot chicken, has recently opened in Fredericksburg next to Mary Washington University. The owners, the husband and wife team of Naveed Javed and Aman Naveed, bring years of experience in the restaurant industry to this venture.

Naveed and Aman are not newcomers to the restaurant scene in Fredericksburg, having been part of the community for almost two decades. Their journey began with Vocelli Pizza in 2008, and since then, they have expanded to four pizza delivery locations across the area.

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Region now under a severe thunderstorm watch

By Uriah Kiser

Published April 15, 2024 at 1:55PM

National Weather Service: A severe thunderstorm watch has been issued for parts of Delaware, the District of Columbia, Maryland, Virginia, and West Virginia until 10 p.m.

Here is today’s full forecast, sponsored by the Prince William County Parks and Rec Department.

Business

Stafford County business appreciation ceremony nears

By Uriah Kiser

Published April 15, 2024 at 1:20PM | Updated April 15, 2024 at 8:45PM

It’s time once again for the annual Stafford County Business Appreciation Reception.

The event is organized by the county’s economic development department, which we told you are under new management with the appointment of Liz Barber as the new department head.

Politics

Photo of Democratic candidate Eugene Vindman with Confederate State Flag sparks controversy on social media

By Uriah Kiser

Published April 15, 2024 at 12:17PM | Updated April 15, 2024 at 8:26PM

A photo that had been posted to X, showing Democrat Eugene Vindman, the front runner in the Democratic race to replace Abigail Spanberger in Virginia's 7th Congressional District, holding a Confederate Virginia State Flag has been deleted from the social media platform.

A photo of Eugene Vindman holding a confederate state flag of Virginia appeared on X, formerly Twitter.

Vindman, a Democrat and a 25-year Army veteran was a key witness in President Donald Trump’s impeachment trial. He is running to replace Abigail Spanberger (D) in the U.S. House of Representatives in Virginia’s 7th District, which includes Prince William, Stafford, and Spotsylvania counties and Fredericksburg.