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Heavy rain, possibly a thunderstorm in Sunday forecast

Published December 17, 2023 at 5:28AM

“A high-impact coastal low will move into the area by this afternoon. Moderate to heavy rain is likely this evening into the overnight. Winds become increasingly gusty tonight into Mon. Out west, the Alleghenies can expect snow, heavy at times, Mon afternoon through Tue morning,” reports the National Weather Service Baltimore-Washington Office.

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News

Spanberger touts passage of National Defense Authorization Act

By Uriah Kiser

Published December 16, 2023 at 11:30AM

Spanberger

Rep. Abigail Spanberger (D, Va. 7th) press release: “U.S. Representative Abigail Spanberger today voted with a bipartisan majority of the U.S. House of Representatives to authorize U.S. Department of Defense funding levels, increase troop pay, and help set the nation’s defense priorities.”

“The House-passed fiscal year 2024 (FY24) National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) includes a 5.2 percent pay increase for U.S. servicemembers. Additionally, the bill includes two Spanberger-led provisions to crack down on dangerous fentanyl trafficking by transnational criminal organizations and modernize the United States’ security classification system.”

Breaking News

Stafford deputies shoot, kill man wielding rifle

By Uriah Kiser

Published December 16, 2023 at 7:47AM | Updated December 16, 2023 at 4:59PM

A Stafford County Sheriff's' patrol car.

Updated 3:30 p.m. — “At 12:20 a.m., deputies responded to a disturbance in the 2400 block of Richmond Highway (Route 1). As deputies made contact with the complainant, an adult male resident of the home brandished a rifle towards the deputies. Deputies repeatedly ordered the man to drop the weapon, but he failed to comply. Deputies fired their weapons, and the suspect was pronounced deceased at the scene,” Stafford Sheriff’s Office reports.

“There were no other injuries at the scene, and southbound Richmond Highway was closed this morning for the investigation. Deputies are on routine administrative leave while the case is investigated,” it adds.

Business

Shop Local on Small Business Saturdays

By Uriah Kiser

Published December 16, 2023 at 5:00AM

Every Saturday should be Small Business Saturday.

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Pr. Wm. Chamber seeks business awards nominees

By Uriah Kiser

Published December 15, 2023 at 3:29PM

Freedom Property Management and Sales, winner Excellence in Small Business 2023 [Photo: Prince William Chamber]

The Prince William Chamber of Commerce Business Awards are held annually to celebrate the exceptional businesses in our local community. The chamber has held the ceremony since the Prince William Chamber of Commerce was formed in 2010 from the Region’s Chamber in Woodbridge and the Greater Manassas-Prince William County Chamber of Commerce.

The chamber will honor businesses in the following categories:

News

Did you see who fired shots in Olde Forge?

By Uriah Kiser

Published December 15, 2023 at 11:56AM

Someone fired shots into an occupied home in the Olde Forge neighborhood in south Stafford. and now authorities need leads in the case.

Detectives need your help to solve a drive-by shooting that occurred Wednesday.

Business

Report: State economic development program’s ‘overall success’ unknown

By Uriah Kiser

Published December 15, 2023 at 11:53AM

Richmond, Va. [Photo: Richmond City Government]

A recent study of Virginia’s economic development program elicited some positive reviews but also found that it lacks the data to measure its success truly.

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State wins conviction in 2018 Haymarket death case

By Uriah Kiser

Published December 15, 2023 at 9:22AM

The Judicial Center for Prince William County, Manassas, and Manassas Park.

Prince William County Office of the Commonwealth’s Attorney: “Prince William County Commonwealth’s Attorney Amy Ashworth announces the successful prosecution of Jacob Belotti arising from the February 2018 death of Dustin Lueker in Haymarket, Virginia. Mr. Belotti pled not guilty to three charges and after a three-day jury trial, was convicted of Felony Murder and Distribution of a Schedule I/II Controlled Substance.”

“On the afternoon of Sunday, February 25, 2018, Prince William County Fire and Rescue and Police responded to Youngs Drive in Haymarket for a 911 call regarding an unresponsive individual. Dustin Lueker was found dead on the living room floor of Mr. Belotti’s residence. Mr. Belotti claimed the two had consumed alcohol and gone to bed the day before and that when he awoke, his friend was dead. One eyewitness later came forward to challenge Mr. Belotti’s version of events and eventually police determined that multiple individuals had partied with Belotti and Lueker, initially at Mr. Lueker’s apartment and then at Mr. Belotti’s house.”

Quantico

Wreaths Across America visits Quantico tomorrow, Saturday, Dec. 16, 2023

By Uriah Kiser

Published December 15, 2023 at 9:13AM

The annual Wreaths Across America event will happen tomorrow, Saturday, Dec. 16, 2023, at the National Memorial Cemetery at Quantico (formerly Quantico National Cemetery).

The event begins at 9 a.m. with a welcome ceremony. Volunteers lay wreaths at gravesites to honor veterans. Traffic into the cemetery backs up due to the number of participants, so go early if you plan to attend.

Traffic

Lane closures suspended statewide for Christmas, New Years

By Uriah Kiser

Published December 15, 2023 at 8:58AM

VDOT: “To help make end-of-year holiday travel more enjoyable, the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) will be suspending many highway work zones and lifting most lane closures on interstates and other major roads in Virginia from noon on Friday, Dec. 22 until noon on Tuesday, Dec. 26 and from noon on Friday, Dec. 29 until noon on Tuesday, Jan. 2.”

“While lane closures will be lifted in most locations, motorists may encounter semi-permanent work zones that remain in place during this time. Check VDOT’s Travel Advisories for the latest travel alerts in your area and around the state.”