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NOVA to host economist Stephen Fuller who will share his outlook on Northern Virginia economy — In March, Northern Virginia Community College’s (NOVA) Workforce Development Division will host its next installment of the Workforce Industry Building Learning Series titled, “Northern Virginia’s Workforce Outlook: Future Workforce Development Challenges.” [Northern Virginia Community College]

4 p.m. burn law goes into effect — On Saturday, February 15th, the Commonwealth’s 4:00 p.m. burn law goes into effect. The law remains in effect until Wednesday, April 30th. Approved burning may take place between 4:00 p.m. and 12:00 midnight only. [Prince William Department of Fire Rescue]

A man faces charges after police said he led them on a pursuit and then elbowed a police offer in the face.

More in an unedited police press release:

Dominion Virginia Power has made a large investment in Stafford, donating $25,000 to Stafford’s 350-year anniversary campaign to be used in a film that will present Stafford’s historical role in the United States.

?“Dominion Virginia Power’s generosity will significantly enable us to preserve and share Stafford’s unique history in the building of our great nation,” said Harry Crisp, chairman of the 350th Blue Ribbon Anniversary Committee.

Drivers traveling on Rt. 631 (Coal Landing Road) in Stafford for the next two weeks may experience delays while repairs are being made to the road.

The work zone will be active from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday-Saturday, during which time only one lane will be accessible.

Stafford Hospital on Hospital Center Blvd. in Stafford is set to celebrate its fifth year of serving the local community on February 27, 2014.

The hospital, founded by Mary Washington Healthcare, has been recognized by the Stafford County Board of Supervisors for their outreach programs in the community, including art contests for young children, and their sponsorship role in the county’s 350-year anniversary.

Mayoral challengers take aim at Leake, Brown — OThe Town of Dumfries will not be the only town this year with a competitive race for mayor as challengers have stepped up during the past week to take on Haymarket Mayor David Leake and Quantico Mayor Kevin Brown, both of whom have filed for re-election. [Prince William Times]

Va. electric chair bill delayed, placing doubt on passage this year — The Virginia Senate on Thursday delayed and possibly derailed a bill meant to send death row inmates to the electric chair if lethal-injection drugs are not available. [Washington Post]