A woman from Stafford County was killed in a car crash, a government shutdown would have far reaching effects, and the cost to ride the bus in some areas will be going up.
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Florida’s high speed rail loss will not be Virginia’s gain.
Florida rejected $2.4 billion in federal money to build a high speed rail line between Orlando and Tampa. Prior to being awarded the money, Virginia under Gov. Timothy M. Kaine applied for $1.8 billion in available federal money to fund the creation of a high speed rail corridor between Richmond and Washington.
An annual tradition at Potomac Mills mall in Woodbridge, the spring carnival packed up this week undoubtedly headed to the next town. But for those who went to the fair, despite colder than average temperatures, some families made some new memories.
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The Potomac Health Foundation has announced its kickoff event from 3 to 4:30 p.m. Thursday at the Hylton Education Center at Sentara Potomac Hospital in Wooddbridge.
Independent from the hospital it shares its name with, the newly-founded organization has invited members of non-profit organizations to the event to learn how they can apply for grant funding. Some public sector companies will also be considered for grant funding.
It happened in the 200 block of Garrisonville Road (Va. 610) at 4:55 p.m. in North Stafford, when a man and woman were walking along Va. 610 when another woman driving a car pulled alongside them and began to harass the couple, investigators said.
As it turns out, the driver use to be in a relationship with the male victim, and the two began arguing. The driver struck the male with her car, and then got out and proceeded to hit the victim, said Stafford sheriff’s spokesman Bill Kennedy.
Stafford, Va. — The county’s Board of Supervisors has before them today a proposal to include Va. 630, between Red Oak Drive and Stafford Avenue into the Courthouse Streetscape Improvement Project.
Stafford County, Va. –– Marine Sgt. Kenny Lyons gave a limb for his country while serving in Iraq.
The fire was reported just after 3 p.m., at mile post 142, south of Garrisonville Road (Va. 610).
Fire crews on the scene reported a fire in the engine compartment of the vehicle, and quickly worked to douse the blaze, according to initial reports.