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WOODBRIDGE, Va. — Calling it cold would be an understatement. The temperature over the next 24 hours is expected to drop to zero to five degrees as a swath of cold air moves our way.
It’ll begin tonight as temps fall into the teens, but when we wake up tomorrow morning we will be in a deep freeze with the mercury not forecast to rise above 15 degrees Tuesday.
STAFFORD COUNTY, Va. — A new park and recreational facilities for Stafford residents is being built just west of Courthouse Road and I-95 on 50 acres of undeveloped property adjacent to the up-and-coming Embrey Mill housing development.
Stafford County identified $21 million in funds for the development of the park; a ”rectangular multi sport field complex,” and an $11 million swimming facility.
Mental health hospital proposed for Woodbridge — Inadequate mental health treatment in Virginia came front and center in November after state Sen. Creigh Deed’s son attacked his father before killing himself in the family’s home. [Insidenova.com]
Friends, Relatives Remember Patriot Grad Josh Morrison — The Patriot High School community mourns the passing of one of its recent graduates, Joshua Michael Morrison, 19. Morrison died Friday evening from injuries resulting from a car accident on Christmas Day in Nokesville. [Bristow Beat]
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NORTH STAFFORD, Va. — With ice skates, history trees, music, food, and a time capsule, Stafford County kicked off its 350th Anniversary Celebration.
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STAFFORD COUNTY, Va. — The first baby born in 2014 at Stafford Hospital came on Jan. 2.
The Civil Rights Act of 1964: Is It Still Relevant Today? — The Prince William Human Rights Commission is calling on county high school students to enter an essay contest discussing how the Civil Rights Movement has impacted today’s society. [Prince William County]
Firing back at Toby Keith, Virginian creates registry of pro-gun restaurants — The windows of restaurants and businesses are often crowded with signs and stickers denoting store hours and accepted credit cards, but a Leesburg restaurateur is looking to add one more decal in the name of constitutional rights. [Washington Times]
Things are moving this morning but roads and sidewalks are slick.
Interstate 95 is clear this morning but there are several spots with black ice, said Virginia Department of Transportation spokeswoman Kelly Hannon.