A driver who rear-ended another driver in North Stafford and fled the scene didn’t want anyone to see his license plate, said authorities.

From the Stafford sheriff’s office:


The Town of Occoquan and Occoquan Business Partners is pleased to announce the lineup for the annual HolidayFest in historic Occoquan. There will be plenty of shopping, entertainment, and family fun planned for this magical time of year.

After you’ve had a bite to eat and checked some names off that gift-giving list, join us at 8 pm in front of Town Hall (314 Mill Street) for our annual holiday tree lighting. Mayor Earnie Porta will officiate this time-honored tradition as Occoquan residents and visitors gather to kick off the holiday season.


Giant Food will open a new store located at 10864 Sudley Manor Drive near Manassas.

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Virginia Alcoholic Beverage Control Authority stores will observe several holidays in November, December, and January that affect operating hours.

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Lam Research Corporation, a Fortune 500 company providing semiconductor fabrication equipment and services, is expanding in Manassas.

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The Prince William County Sheriff’s Office held its annual Unclaimed Citizens Ceremony at Dumfries Cemetery on Wednesday, November 10, in Dumfries.

Among the attendees was Prince William County Sheriff’s Office Chaplain, Donald Belanus, who presided over the event. This ceremony provided a permanent resting place for 15 deceased residents of Prince William County, and the cities of Manassas and Manassas Park who went unclaimed by their family members or had no next of kin.


At 9:25 p.m. Sunday, November 14, Stafford County Deputy B.M. Taylor responded to Hickory Ridge Drive and Morton Road near Falmouth for a report of a single-vehicle crash.

Upon arrival, deputies located the vehicle overturned on its side. Glass and debris from a trash can struck by the vehicle were scattered all over the roadway. The driver was able to exit the vehicle unharmed.


During a meeting on Nov. 9, 2021, the Board of County Supervisors agreed to keep seven magisterial districts and invited the public to provide feedback on the draft seven-district map as part of its redistricting efforts.

The public may view the map and provide feedback by visiting www.pwcva.gov/redistricting. The draft seven-district map addresses the growth in the county while adhering to legal redistricting requirements and the Board’s redistricting criteria.


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