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Manassas 7-Eleven robbed at knifepoint

By Uriah Kiser
City police car design from 2011

On January 7, 2021, at 12:29 a.m., officers of the Manassas City Police Department were called to a 7-Eleven located at 9100 Mathis Avenue for a report of a robbery.

The victim stated that an unknown man entered the store carrying a knife and demanded that the victim open the cash register. The suspect received an unknown amount of money and fled the scene on foot prior to the officer’s arrival, police told PLN.

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Timed parking zones take effect in Occoquan on February 1

By Uriah Kiser
Photo: Town of Occoquan – Government Facebook page

If you park in Occoquan, you’re going to need to start minding the time.

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Manassas City Library to open soon at Wellington Station

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The Mansssas City Library is preparing to open at Wellington Station, at 10104 Dumfries Road. [Photo: Theresa Coates Ellis, Manassas City Councilwoman]

The countdown is on to the opening of Manassas City’s first library branch. 

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Shooter kills 3, including himself; Victims in Prince William, Fauquier counties

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Three people — two in Prince William County and a third in Fauquier County — are dead following a mass shooting at home outside Manassas.

Detectives from both counties are jointly investigating the shooting, which initially began as a domestic-related incident at a home 10000 block of Ellis Road near Manassas, at 6:04 p.m. on Wednesday, January 6.

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Democrats keep HD2 seat in Prince William, Stafford with Candi King win

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Demcocrat Candi King has won the House District 2 seat in the General Assembly, besting her Republican challenger Heather Mitchell by 263 votes.

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After years of no shows, Prince William Grand Jury sets court date for alleged gun thief

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Cook, Jr.

For Julis Cook Jr., 2021 is shaping up to be a busy year in court.

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Northern Virginia’s first gaming parlor to open in Dumfries with 95 games

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Rosie’s Gaming Emporium is set to open Friday, January 8.

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Dumfries Town Council to resume in-person meetings

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The Dumfries Town Council tonight will resume its meetings in-person, inside of its Council Chambers. 

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