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Quantico collects six figures for charity campaign — Col. David Maxwell presented a check for more than $508,000 to the Potomac Combined Federal Campaign on Jan. 29 at the National Museum of the Marine Corps. [Quantico Sentry]

Va. electric chair bill delayed, placing doubt on passage this year — When Martin Gregory Gallagher was born Jan. 29, the arrival of the 10-pound 1-ounce baby boy marked a milestone not just for the infant’s parents but for Manassas and Prince William County. [Washington Post]

As Stafford and surrounding areas prepare from 6-10 inches of snow starting this evening, the Governor of Virginia has declared a state of emergency.

In declaring a state of emergency, the governor authorizes state agencies to identify and position resources for quick response anywhere they are needed in Virginia.

Investigators say they now know burglarized several churches in the area in January.

Here’s more in a press release from the Stafford sheriff’s office:

Stafford is currently under a Winter Storm Watch, as snow is projected to begin on Wednesday evening and continue into Thursday evening.

While Stafford is expected to have more than 5 inches of accumulation, some models from the National Weather Service project more than 12-inches of accumulation throughout the region.

Police in Lake Ridge are investigating a string of burglaries that appear to be related.

All five occurred between Friday afternoon and Saturday evening at homes in the area of Russell and Smoketown Roads.

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]