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“For more information on the dam, the impact zone, and the test itself, — including how you can expect the siren to sound — go to www.occoquandamsiren.com.”
“The goal of the campaign was to increase awareness amongst teens and young adults about the threats fentanyl poses, show how those threats are relevant to them, and to increase knowledge of fentanyl and fentanyl-laced substances such as illicit pills and powders. The campaign’s aim was to reduce the risk of overdose from the deadly drug that is 50 times more potent than heroin and 100 times stronger than morphine.”
“Results showed that the campaign was successful in effectively communicating with teens in the greater Prince William area who are impacted by fentanyl; and that teens were most engaged in learning what to do in case of overdose and wanted to learn more. Results also showed that the campaign reached susceptible teens who had not yet tried drugs and early experimenters.”
Updated 5:50 p.m.: A Woodbridge native is one of 32 U.S. Rhodes Scholarship awardees named Sunday, Nov. 12, 2023, Class of 2024.
Fahad Abdulrazzaq, who attended Prince William County Public Schools, received the scholarship.
National Museum of the Marine Corps: “The National Museum of the Marine Corps (NMMC) welcomed the 7 millionth visitor when Timothy Kapp, Jr of Youngsville, N.C. crossed the threshold on November 10, 2023.”
“Kapp, a Marine veteran with 12 years of service, and his wife, Kelli, traveled to the Museum for the Marine Corps birthday ceremony but traffic delayed their arrival. This is the first time they’ve been thankful for traffic jams, according to Kapp.”
Stafford County Sheriff’s Office: “Tomorrow, join us at Mission BBQ for lunch. We will be there from noon till 2:00 p.m. We hope to see you there.” Tuesday, November 14, Noon to 2 p.m., 267 Garrisonville Road, North Stafford.”
Manassas City Police: “MCPD and Manassas City Public Schools will host their next Parent E3 Series on 11/15 at 5:30 pm focused on Gang Awareness. Our gang detective will give attendees information for parents to be aware of. This will be offered in English with simultaneous Spanish interpretation. 5;30 to 7:30 p.m., Osbourn High School, 1977 Eagle Way, Manassas.”
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WRC-TV: “Not a big fan of snow? Last winter was probably perfect for you. Snow lovers haven’t gotten a good amount since January 2019, when more than 10″ fell in the D.C. area.”
“But get those waterproof boots and snow shovels ready — because if you want snow, and lots of it, Storm Team4 says this could be your year.
A man is dead following a crash on the E-ZPass Express Lanes on Interstate 95 in Stafford County.
