Judge stepping down
Fredericksburg.com reports that a Virginia Court of Appeals judge who lives in Stafford County has decided to call it quits.
Snow, then brush fires
Patch.com reports a brief encounter with smoke from nearby brush fires slowed traffic on Interstate 95 on Wednesday afternoon, the same time snow showers were moving through the area.
This morning’s poll might make you hungry.
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Four people have tossed their name into the hat to be appointed supervisor, replacing Del. -Elect Mark Dudenhefer (R—Stafford, Woodbridge) who had served on the Board since 2006 and as Chairman since 2010.
The sitting Board is expected this month to appoint a temporary replacement for Dudenhefer, who was elected to the House of Delegates in November. The General Assembly convenes Jan. 11.
Here is a question for you. What is a bright red circular sign you should not stop for? The Krispy Kreme “Hot Now” sign, that’s what.
The doughnut shop turns on this red neon sign when they have fresh hot doughnuts ready.
Happy New Year. Take our morning poll:
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Chick-Fil-A locations in Prince William County offering a free original or spicy chicken sandwich between 10:30 a.m. and 8 p.m. New Year’s Eve for those wearing any football jersey.
Stafford residents: Fireworks will be set off in Fredericksburg tonight as part of their New Year’s celebration.
Congratulations to Lieutenant R. Bardon, First Sergeant D. Grinnell, and Officer L. Dean — they were named Western District Officers of the Month for saving the life of an armed, suicidal man earlier this year.
If you’re going out tonight to celebrate the New Year, chances are you might need a ride home.
SoberRide will free taxi rides home for a fare up to $30 between 10 p.m. Saturday and 6 a.m. Sunday. Users of the service must call 1-800-200-TAXI to receive the free ride, and rides cannot be ordered in advance.
The Lake Ridge Moms Club will hold a Preschool Open House from 3 to 5 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 23, at the Tall Oaks Community Center at 12298 Cotton Mill Drive in Lake Ridge.
The event is free, and with several schools scheduled to be represented, the club hopes to put ease some of the challenges parents encounter when looking for daycare or preschool for their children.
It’s that time of year again when we take a look back at the most compelling, most interesting stories we’ve covered this year at PotomacLocal.com. It’s been a big year for local news in our area, from floods, hurricanes, landslides, and even earthquakes. Those events caused by nature are just the tip of the iceberg as we’ve brought you stories about fascinating people who have impacted the community in ways large and small, and for better and for worse.
See our list below of PotomacLocal.com’s most interesting stories of 2011 and then vote for which story you think is the biggest story overall.
