From the University of Mary Washington:
We have been actively monitoring the path of Hurricane Florence. In a conference call this evening, education officials across the state agreed that a storm of this magnitude – which is likely to produce severe flooding, high winds, and widespread power outages – can present a danger to many locations, including our campus community.
MANASSAS — Organizers have canceled this year’s Arts Alive festival ahead of Hurricane Florence.
From an email:
Dam owners in Virginia are advised to consult with a professional engineer about possibly lowering lake levels by up to 6 inches per day ahead of Hurricane Florence. From the Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) press release:
From Manassas police:
Homicide
One man is behind bars after an apparent road rage incident.
It started when one driver was speeding and then began tailgating another driver in the area of Corporate Drive in North Stafford, at the Quantico Corporate Center.
PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY — One man became covered in fuel and suffered second-degree burns.
The victim was flown to a hospital about 4 p.m. Tuesday after barrel of fuel caught fire at Prince William Marina on Route 123 near Occoquan.
STAFFORD — A 7-Eleven was robbed at knifepoint Tuesday night.
Two masked men walked into the convenience store about 8 p.m. and threatened two employees with a knife. They demanded cash.
WOODBRIDGE — Police said a road rage incident led to the death of a man who got out of his truck on Prince William Parkway on Wednesday afternoon.
From police:
WOODBRIDGE — One man was killed Wednesday afternoon after he was struck by a car.
It happened at the intersection of Prince William Parkway and Minnieville Road at 3:58 p.m.
STAFFORD — One person is dead following a dirt bike collision.
Two riders collided while on Andrew Chapel Road in Stafford County just before 9 p.m. Saturday.
