NORTH STAFFORD, Va. — The Medical Center of Stafford has changed has a new owner.
Woodbridge-based Cardinal Medicine purchased the center on Va. 610 in North Stafford this month from Mary Washington Healthcare, owners of Stafford Hospital (not impacted by the sale) and Mary Washington Hospital in Fredericksburg.
At approximately 1:30PM on December 22, 2013 Manassas City Police responded to “Don Julio Restaurant” located at 9007 Centreville Rd for a report of an assault. According to the victim, he was sitting at the bar inside the restaurant when a male subject approached him and brandished a firearm. Two more male subjects then struck him from behind and a fight ensued. The victim was transported to an area hospital where he was treated for non-life-threatening injuries.
Aggravated Assault – Arrest
There’s a chance for snow in our region on Thursday night into Friday morning.
A rainy Thursday afternoon could give way to a snowy Thursday evening. The chance of snow is 70%, according to the National Weather Service.
WOODBRIDGE, Va. — Several area cab companies will give free rides up to $30 tonight as part of the SoberRide program.
The rides will be offered for those 21-years-old and older between 10 p.m. and 6 a.m. to offer New Year’s revelers a safe ride home. The program also helps to keep drunken drivers off the roads, according to the program’s sponsor Washington Regional Alcohol Program.
Officer Chris Yung’s family plans remembrance ceremony — The family of Prince William County police Officer Chris Yung will host a public remembrance on New Year’s Eve near the scene of the crash that claimed his life. [Insidenova.com]
Virginia picked as a test site for drone aircraft — The Federal Aviation Administration announced six states on Monday that will develop test sites for drones, a critical next step for the march of the unmanned aircraft into U.S. skies. [Richmond Times-Dispatch]
WOODBRIDGE, Va. — Earlier this month, a man crossing U.S. 1 in Woodbridge was struck by a vehicle. He died from his injuries on Friday.
More in an unedited police press release:
WOODBRIDGE, Va. — A cat found in Woodbridge tested positive for rabies.
The animal was found in the Powell’s Landing Circle area in the Port Potomac neighborhood off U.S. 1.
STAFFORD COUNTY, Va. — A driver of a fire truck that collided with a pedestrian on U.S. 17 in Stafford County Friday night will not face charges.
The victim has been identified as a 69-year-old man from North Myrtle Beach.
Here are the 10 most-read stories on PotomacLocal.com in 2013.
10. Virginia cracks down on drunken driving, texting behind wheel
‘Gwyneth’s Law’ saving lives — When Angela Sparks became certified last summer in CPR, first aid and how to use an automated external defibrillator, she hoped that she’d never actually need those skills. [Fredericksburg.com]
Top 10 Washington transportation stories from 2013: Metro, hot lanes, gas taxes and more — Measuring progress is always difficult for commuters in a congestion region, but 2013 proved particularly challenging. Many potential benefits seemed to hold more potential than immediate benefit. [Washington Post]
