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Marine Corps Museum welcomes 7 millionth visitor

By Uriah Kiser

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.”

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Town hall for 270-acre data center park at Devlin Road

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BBQ, coffee, & gang awareness: Upcoming opportunities to talk to law enforcement

By Uriah Kiser

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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Now hiring freelance Documenters. Join our team and cover your community

By Uriah Kiser

We’re hiring freelance documenters to cover public meetings. Our program is an innovative digital collaboration between residents and the press, helping to deliver more local news to the communities we serve.

Our reporters choose the assignments they want to cover.

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Brace for big snows this winter, says Channel 4 meteorologist

By Uriah Kiser

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.

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Spanberger to run for Virignia Governor; Republicans hopeful for a congressional pickup

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Injured student flown from Stafford High School

By Uriah Kiser

Stafford County Sheriff’s Office: “On [Wednesday] November 8th at approximately 9:25 a.m. Deputy M.A. Floirendo was conducting her SRO duties at Stafford High School, located at 63 Stafford Indians Lane, when she was informed of a fight in the gym.”

“It was discovered a verbal argument between two juvenile students ensued over a previous incident. The incident escalated when one student assaulted the other.”

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Stafford leaders to get update on future of Musselman Park

By Uriah Kiser

Stafford County Board of Supervisors is set to get an update on Musselman Park, the newest county park, during its Tuesday, November 14, meeting.

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‘Join the Stafford County Sheriff’s Office for our Holiday Toy Drive’

By Uriah Kiser

Stafford County Sheriff’s Office: “Holiday Toy Drive: This holiday season, join the Stafford County Sheriff’s Office for our Holiday Toy Drive. We will be accepting new and unwrapped toys for kids ages 1 to 16. Please help us bring hope and smiles to kids that need it.

 

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