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5 years of work coming to end Thursday: I-95 expands to 12 lanes over Rappahannock

By Uriah Kiser

VDOT: “The Virginia Department of Transportation will shift Interstate 95 northbound traffic at the Rappahannock River into its final alignment this week, doubling northbound capacity in the Fredericksburg area.”

“After five years of construction in the Fredericksburg area to improve I-95, with a combined investment of $264 million to build the I-95 Northbound and Southbound Rappahannock River Crossings, there will be 12 interstate lanes spanning the river ahead of the Thanksgiving holiday.”

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Federal data shows taxpayers paying more to pick up the tab for transit riders

By Uriah Kiser

The Center Square: “Taxpayers are picking up more of the higher costs of transit in the U.S. since the pandemic, according to the latest data released by the Federal Transit Administration.”

“Total operating expenses of all transit agencies have increased from $50.7 billion in 2019 to $53.7 billion in 2022, according to the FTA data. At the same time, passenger-paid fares plummeted during that time span, dropping from $15.3 billion in fare revenue in 2019 to $8.3 billion in 2022, a nearly 50% drop.”

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Prince William

Have you seen the guys who robbed 7-Eleven on Occoquan Road?

By Uriah Kiser

Prince William police: “ATTEMPT TO ID: PWCPD is asking for the public’s help identifying two men involved in the Nov. 13 #robbery of the 7-Eleven on Occoquan Rd in Woodbridge. The two suspects entered the store at approx. 3:09AM where one brandished a firearm. The men took money and fled. No injuries.”

Police seek tips here.

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Politics

Qarni, Northam’s education secretary, former Prince William teacher, running to replace Congresswoman Jennifer Wexton (D-VA, 10)

By Uriah Kiser
Qarni speaks at a GED graduation ceremony in Downtown Manassas on July 28, 2021 [Photo: Uriah Kiser/Potomac Local News]

“Qarni expressed his deep respect for the incumbent Congresswoman. “I want to begin by offering my sincere gratitude to Congresswoman Wexton for her years of dedicated service to Virginians. I was devastated to hear about her battle with progressive supranuclear palsy and I continue to pray for her and her family during this incredibly difficult time.”

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Chick-fil-A at I-95, Courthouse Road (Burns Corner) opens Thursday

By Uriah Kiser

Press release: “A new Chick-fil-A restaurant will begin serving the Stafford community on Thursday, Nov. 16, 2023. Chick-fil-A, Inc. has selected Terrell Daniel as the local Owner-Operator of Chick-fil-A Burns Corner.”

“Located at 30 Wyche Road (near the Stafford County Courthouse), Chick-fil-A Burns Corner will be open for dine-in, drive-thru and carry-out from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m., Monday through Saturday. Guests of Chick-fil-A Burns Corner can place an order for pickup, dine-in or delivery on the Chick-fil-A App or online. When joining the Chick-fil-A One tiered membership program, Chick- fil-A One members receive points on every qualifying purchase, which can be used to redeem available rewards. Visit chick-fil-a.com/delivery to view delivery options in your area.”

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Fairfax

Fairfax County and Virginia leaders call for investigation into FBI HQ site selection

By Uriah Kiser
FBI headquarters in Washington, D.C. [Photo by Jack Young on Unsplash}

“After coming together to pitch a Springfield warehouse as the best site for the law enforcement agency’s new headquarters, Republican Gov. Glenn Youngkin joined Democratic senators Mark Warner and Tim Kaine and Virginia’s bipartisan House delegation last Thursday (Nov. 9) to blast the federal government for awarding the facility to Prince George’s County instead.”

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Health

After years of delays, Puller Veterans Care Center in Vint Hill eyeing summer 2024 opening

By Uriah Kiser
The new Puller Veterans Care Center (Puller VCC) is being built on the former Vint Hill Farms Station in Fauquier County, which previously served as a United States Army and National Security Agency facility. The site played a critical role in eavesdropping on enemy communications during World War II, when it intercepted a message that helped lead to the D-Day invasion of Normandy. The new care center will deliver top-quality care to Virginia veterans in a home-like setting. The 128-bed facility will feature all private rooms that will be organized into households and neighborhoods that surround a central community center. [Virginia Department of Veterans Services]

“Most recently rescheduled for 2023, the project’s completion has been pushed back to 2024.”

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