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Fox News to Broadcast Live from Juke Box Diner in Manassas

Published June 26, 2024 at 9:11AM | Updated June 27, 2024 at 4:38PM

President Donald Trump will hold a campaign rally in Chesapeake, about 200 miles away, at 3 p.m. on the same day. Youngkin, a potential vice presidential candidate, is expected to join Trump at the rally.

Last year, on July 5, 2024, Youngkin appeared on Fox and Friends at the same diner. During his appearance, he discussed education and hiring more police officers. In an interview with Potomac Local News, Youngkin emphasized the need for departments to support their officers, highlighting a partnership with Petersburg that has reduced police vacancies.

Holiday changes for I-95, I-395: July 4, 2024

By Kelly Sienkowski

Published June 25, 2024 at 10:00AM | Updated July 3, 2025 at 7:12PM

Traffic schedules will be revised for Independence Day. (Photo: NPS photo by Chalice Keith)

Transurban has announced the 95/395 Express Lanes will have a revised reversal schedule on Thursday, July 4, 2024 to accommodate travelers attending the Independence Day fireworks display.

The lanes will be open northbound all day until 7 p.m. when reversal begins. The Lanes are expected to open southbound by 8:30 p.m.

Attempted Stabbing, Reckless Driving Charges Filed

By Uriah Kiser

Published June 24, 2024 at 3:08PM

Fredericksburg Woman Charged with Attempted Stabbing

Deputies canvassed the vicinity and found the suspect in a Nissan Rogue near Garrisonville Road and Wicomico Drive in North Stafford. A high-risk stop was conducted, and the suspect was detained, police said. Deputies noted a strong odor of alcohol and glassy eyes and found open containers of Twisted Tea and a knife matching the description of the weapon used were found in her vehicle, police said.

Stafford Sheriff announces 2024 National Night Out

By Kelly Sienkowski

Published June 24, 2024 at 11:30AM

Stafford's National Night Out 2024

Stafford County Sheriff’s Office has announced dates for the 2024 National Night Out events.

National Night Out is an annual event offering a chance to meet your neighbors, interact with law enforcement, and learn about multiple businesses and non-profit services in the community.

Brush fire leads to I-95 lane closures

By Kelly Sienkowski

Published June 23, 2024 at 1:58PM | Updated June 25, 2024 at 2:39PM

VDOT traffic cameras show smoke at Mile 136

Both VDOT and the Stafford Sheriff’s Department have announced a brush fire near Mile Marker 136 on I-95 Southbound.

Two lanes have been closed, and Stafford Fire and Rescue is on scene.

Hooters in Manassas closes permanently

By Kelly Sienkowski

Published June 23, 2024 at 10:15AM

The Hooters restaurant near Manassas Mall permanently closed its doors on Friday, June 21. Customers who use the restaurant’s app received a message saying the location at 8503 Rixlew Lane in Manassas has “permanently closed its doors.” Hooters still has locations in Chantilly, Fairfax, Woodbridge, and Fredericksburg.

National Weather Service Warns of Extreme Heat

By Uriah Kiser

Published June 21, 2024 at 12:00PM

The National Weather Service has warned about dangerously hot conditions in the region through the weekend. High pressure will remain offshore, and the current weather pattern will be maintained until Monday.

High pressure is centered offshore with upper-level ridging in place. Temperatures are expected to reach the mid-90s for most areas, with mid-to-upper 80s in the mountains. Terrain-driven circulations may cause thunderstorms this afternoon over the Allegheny Front and Potomac Highlands, but conditions will remain dry further east. Any storms will dissipate this evening, leading to overnight lows in the low to mid-70s for most areas and upper 60s in the mountains.

Historic Kenmore celebrates Betty Washington’s 291st birthday

By Kelly Sienkowski

Published June 21, 2024 at 10:00AM

Historic Kenmore in Fredericksburg (Photo: The George Washington Foundation)

George may have a Federal holiday, but Historic Kenmore is making sure his sister Betty has a party of her own. Betty Washington’s 291st birthday celebration will be June 22 at her Fredericksburg home Kenmore.

Betty Washington Lewis and her husband Fielding Lewis began construction on Kenmore in 1769, and the family moved in by the fall of 1775. The Fredericksburg plantation originally covered 1,270 acres, now reduced to a single city block. Kenmore is notable for its 18th-century decorative plasterwork ceilings. After Fielding’s death in 1781, the property passed to his first-born son, John, while Betty stayed on for 14 more years. Kenmore has had eleven owners and has been owned by The George Washington Foundation since 1925. It was designated a National Historic Landmark in 1970.

Area schools offering children summer meals

By Kelly Sienkowski

Published June 21, 2024 at 8:00AM | Updated June 21, 2024 at 10:40AM

(Photo: USDA.gov)

Stafford, Prince William, and Manassas are all participating in the Summer Food Service Program this year. The meal service is part of the Summer Food Service Program federally funded through the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

Meals will be provided to all children without charge and are the same for all children regardless of race, color, national origin, sex (including gender identity and sexual orientation), disability, or age, and there will be no discrimination in the course of the meal service. Meals will be provided at the sites and times below:

Church sign damaged by unknown culprit

By Kelly Sienkowski

Published June 19, 2024 at 11:30AM

The damaged sign at Iglesias Bethel de Manassas.

The marquee sign at Iglesias Bethel de Manassas was destroyed overnight on June 18, 2024. No witnesses or suspects are currently known.

A tip sent to Potomac Local News suggests the Manassas Police Department responded to the scene and called it a Hit and Run. No related press releases or crime reports were listed on the Manassas Police website or Facebook page on June 19.