PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY, Va. — In the wake of Tuesday’s town elections in Prince William County, much is still the same except in Occoquan.
That’s where Mayor-Elect Elizabeth A.C. “Liz” Quist will replace the retiring Mayor Earnie Porta, whose during his six-year term became the biggest cheerleader for the tiny town on the Occoquan River. He’ll most likely seek higher office during a later election.
DALE CITY, Va. — Summer driving season is heating up, and officials fear the number of crashes caused by distracted driving could rise.
Again this year, officials gathered at a rest stop on Interstate 95 in Dale City, at the heart of the 95 Express Lanes construction project where HOV lanes are being converted into toll lanes, to warn drivers about the dangers of texting while driving.
WOODBRIDGE, Va. — More headaches for drivers is actually good news for bus riders.
The Prince William Metro Direct buses that run on Saturday between Potomac Mills mall and the Franconia-Springfield Metro station will continue to be free.
Haymarket council censures mayor again — Last Tuesday, the Haymarket Town Council voted for a censure for the fourth time since October, this time targeting Mayor David Leake for disclosing information to the media about an investigation into Police Chief Jim Roop. [Prince William Times]
Patriot Honors Josh Morrison Before Game Against Battlefield —The Prince William County School Board decided to postpone the vote on the 12th high school boundaries until June 4. [Bristow Beat]
DALE CITY, Va. — This was the scene outside a 7-Eleven convenience store on Tuesday night.
The photo was snapped by area resident Sarah Wyatt about 10 p.m., at the 7-Eleven on Minnieville Road near the intersection of Dale Boulevard.
STAFFORD COUNTY, Va. — Drivers on U.S. 1 in Stafford on Sunday should expect to see a mass of police officers on bicycles, and they’ll be riding for a good cause.
The Stafford Sheriff’s office tells us more about why they’re riding, and what to expect with several “rolling” road closures that will be in effect:
Prince William police reported the following arrests:
Here are the unofficial results from today’s Town Elections in Prince William County:
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Update
Update 3 p.m. Thursday
The roadwork to repair a portion of Aden Road at Misty Creek Court, near the intersection of Aden Road and Fleetwood Drive in Prince William County, will be extended through Friday, May 9,.
