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CULPEPER COUNTY, Va. – We just heard from retired Army Lt. Col. Doug Ollivant—he’s officially in the race for Congress in Virginia’s 7th District. That means he’ll face State Sen. Tara Durant in the 2026 Republican primary, with the winner taking on Democrat Rep. Eugene Vindman in November.
Ollivant, who lives in Culpeper County, says his campaign will focus on cutting government spending, strengthening the military, securing the border, and supporting families. He’s a father of seven, a grandfather of two, and a veteran of two combat tours in Iraq.
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QUANTICO, Va. – The folks in Quantico are mourning the loss of one of their own. Russell Victor “Rusty” Kuhns, a Vietnam veteran and longtime town councilman, passed away peacefully at his home, the town just shared with Potomac Local News.
Rusty served on the Quantico Town Council for 20 years, first elected in 2008 and last serving through 2024. While he didn’t run for re-election in 2024, his decades of leadership left a lasting mark on the only U.S. town located entirely within a military base.
FREDERICKSBURG, Va. – The folks at the Fredericksburg Area Association of Realtors just shared their latest housing report with Potomac Local News—and it’s a mixed bag for buyers and sellers.
Even though more homes are hitting the market, sales have slowed compared to last year. Just 491 homes sold in August, down about 8% from 2024. But prices? Still going up. The median home price jumped over 5% to $485,750.
The folks at the Spotsylvania County Sheriff’s Office just told Potomac Local News that the crash happened around 5:40 p.m. on September 14, in the 6800 block of Courthouse Road. Deputies say a 2022 Tesla X crossed the double yellow line and slammed into a 2024 Hyundai Tucson.
The driver of the Hyundai, 76-year-old Donna Pinnell of Goochland, died at the scene. Her family has been notified.
Also in Manassas, a 17-year-old boy was hurt during a strong-arm robbery after arranging to sell clothing through Facebook Marketplace. Police say two young men, described as Black males in their late teens or early 20s, grabbed the item and fled in a vehicle. In a separate case, a 13-year-old student at Parkside Middle School was charged after being found with a knife on campus. Officers said there were no threats made and the knife was not displayed.
In Stafford County, deputies responded to an assault at the 6 Bears & A Goat Oktoberfest after an intoxicated man allegedly attacked a staff member who tried to de-escalate a confrontation. He was jailed on multiple charges. At a Wingstop on Stafford Market Place, a disorderly customer was arrested on stalking and disorderly conduct charges after making repeated unwanted advances toward an employee.
