Quantico, Va. –– Officials at Quantico are cracking down on the use of a substance that when smoked mimics the affects of marijuana.
Base commanders call the drugs “Spice,” or K2,” which contain synthetic compounds that mirror THC – the psychotropic agent found in pot.
North Stafford, Va. –– A talent show to benefit charity was unexpectedly rescheduled for Oct. 17, according to a representative from one of its sponsor organizations.
The Kids Miracle Talent Show, originally scheduled at 5 p.m. Sunday at North Stafford High School on Va. 610, was postponed until next month, according to a the organization’s Web site.
North Stafford, Va. –– Sheriff’s deputies swarmed a Sunoco gas station in North Stafford on Saturday night.
Officials about 10:30 p.m. offered no comment as to why they cordoned off the gas station’s parking lot with crime scene tape, or why K9 units were searching the rear of the building in front of onlookers. (more…)
The outlet mall in Woodbridge, and the Stafford Hospital Center off U.S. 1 in Stafford, are two of more than 75 locations in Virginia where residents today can drop off unused prescription medications, between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m., as part of the first-ever National Prescription Drug Take Back Day.
The initiative is designed to raise awareness of, and curb prescription drug abuse, officials said. (more…)
Stafford, Va. –– Stafford County’s sheriff just got a nod and a new job from Virginia’s governor.
County officials announced Friday that Stafford Sheriff Charles E. Jett would serve a four-year term as Chairman of Virginia’s Criminal Justice Services Board.
Stafford County, Va. –– It appears an anticipated debate between two candidates running for Congress in Stafford County won’t happen.
Coming off the heels of last year’s successful blogger’s debate last year at Mountain View High School in Stafford County, organizers of the Rappahannock Area Blogger’s Forum this year said there will be no debate between Robert J. Wittman, R-Va. 1st, and Democratic challenger Krystal Ball.
In this week’s Weekend Finds: It’s your chance to let the children watch a movie while you get dinner, one of the area’s largest craft shows comes back to town and Miss Virginia will stop by a talent show on Sunday to benefit the Children’s Miracle Network.
Movie night equals smooth Friday night
How do I feel about school being back in session? I will simply say “yeah!” and do a “mommy-Moonwalk”.
This year my son started 9th grade. He is now officially a high school student.
Stafford, Va. — If Thomas could fly he would take his mommy with him.
The 4-year-old and his mother climbed into a makeshift jet cockpit and had their picture taken on Saturday.
Charlie Schumate, who runs a private law practice in land use and real estate development, will replace Joe Howard who will retire Nov. 1.
“Charlie’s heavy dose of land-use experience made him stand out above all other applicants,” said Stafford County Board of Supervisor’s Chairman L. Mark Dudenhefer. “We are confident that his background in this area as well as his work with other local governments will enable him to hit the ground running when he comes to Stafford.” (more…)
