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Woodbridge man, 36, killed on I-95 in Stafford

Published June 27, 2023 at 2:31PM

Virginia State Police: “Virginia State Police is investigating a two-vehicle fatal crash in Stafford County. The crash occurred on Monday (June 26), at 7:53 a.m. along Interstate 95 at the 134-mile marker in the local lanes.”

“A 2011 BMW sedan was traveling south on I-95 in the left lane at a slow rate of speed when it made an abrupt lane change to the right lane. A southbound 2013 Chrysler sedan was unable to avoid a collision and rear-ended the BMW. The impact caused the BMW to collide with the Jersey wall.”

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Bohmke on upcoming VRE changes: ‘We have no riders’

By Uriah Kiser

Published June 27, 2023 at 2:25PM | Updated June 27, 2023 at 11:26PM

Stafford County Supervisor Meg Bohmke also serves on the Virginia Railway Express Operations Board.

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Spanberger announces nearly $1.5 billion for Virginia broadband internet projects

By Uriah Kiser

Published June 27, 2023 at 9:04AM | Updated June 27, 2023 at 3:09PM

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Rep. Abigail Spanberger: “U.S. Representative Abigail Spanberger (D- Prince William, Stafford) today announced $1,481,489,572.87 in federal funding for Virginia broadband internet projects through the bipartisan infrastructure law’s Broadband Equality, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) program.”

“Through the bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, Spanberger negotiated and voted to pass the creation of the $42.45 billion BEAD program within the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA). These investments will help make sure that state and local governments can connect more Americans with the reliable high-speed internet access they need — including through supporting planning, deployment, and adoption efforts.”

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OmniRide to continue Stafford service, enhance commuter, local routes

By Uriah Kiser

Published June 27, 2023 at 9:00AM | Updated June 28, 2023 at 8:34AM

Northern Virginia Transportation Commission: “The Commonwealth Transportation Board approved 13 projects that will provide nearly $48 million in funding for Arlington County, DASH, Fairfax Connector, Fairfax County, OmniRide, and Virginia Railway Express. The projects are part of the Northern Virginia Transportation Commission’s I-395/95 Commuter Choice program, which uses revenue from tolls to support efforts to reduce traffic congestion.”

Here are some of the approved projects in our area:

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By Uriah Kiser

Published June 27, 2023 at 8:49AM

National Weather Service Baltimore-Washington: “As a slow-moving cold front tracks through, there will be a lingering thunderstorm threat. A few may become severe along and east of I-95. Expect drier conditions with less humidity on Wed/Thu before a return to a summertime pattern by Fri. ”

“Today: Showers and thunderstorms likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 3 pm. High near 86. Southwest wind 3 to 8 mph. The chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.”

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9 advance in largest Manassas fire department promotion ceremony

By Uriah Kiser

Published June 27, 2023 at 8:00AM | Updated June 27, 2023 at 9:06AM

Manassas is celebrating more firefighters advancing to the department’s higher ranks.

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Driver leads deputies on two-and-a-half-mile chase through North Stafford

By Uriah Kiser

Published June 26, 2023 at 5:45PM

A Stafford County Sheriff's' patrol car.

Stafford County Sheriff’s Office: “On Monday, June 26th at 2:55 a.m. First Sergeant M.R. Flick attempted to stop an eastbound Chevy Malibu speeding in the 500 block of Garrisonville Road. The Chevy was also being operated without headlights.”

“Instead of stopping, the Chevy driver initiated a two-and-a-half-mile pursuit through North Stafford. The suspect continued eastbound on Garrisonville Road to the Wawa at 105 Garrisonville Road. He drove behind the business, through a hotel parking lot and exited onto Greenspring Drive.”

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Severe thunderstorm watch until 9 p.m.

By Uriah Kiser

Published June 26, 2023 at 2:30PM

National Weather Service: “A Severe Thunderstorm Watch has been issued for portions of Maryland, the eastern West Virginia Panhandle, and northern Virginia until 9 PM EDT. Scattered damaging winds and isolated large hail are the main hazards this afternoon.”

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