The General Election in Virginia on Tuesday, November 7, saw changes in representation for the State Senate.
This was the first election held under newly drawn political districts by the Virginia State Supreme Court in 2021.
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Stafford sheriff’s office: “A Mechanicsville woman trying to outrun the police found herself stuck between a rock and a hard place (or a police car and a Jersey wall) when the chase ended on I-95 in Stafford County yesterday afternoon.”
“On November 6th at 1:11 p.m. Deputy M.A. Holub was traveling northbound on I-95 near Warrenton Road in his marked patrol car when a Nissan Rogue drove past him on the shoulder at a high rate of speed. Deputy Holub activated his emergency equipment, but the Rogue refused to stop, accelerating to over 118 mph and weaving through traffic.”
Insidenova.com: “Gov. Glenn Youngkin gave an Election Day interview to Fox News in a Manassas diner on Tuesday where he trumpeted local Republicans in races that could help determine control of the state legislature.”
Hylton Performing Arts Center: Two performances at the Hylton Performing Arts Center near Manassas.
The first is a family-friendly show featuring Mexican singer-songwriter Sonia De Los Santos on November 18. The second is a holiday and gospel music concert by The Legendary Ingramettes on December 3.
ARTfactory: “ARTfactory Rooftop Productions is bringing the holiday classic, Irving Berlin’s White Christmas to the newly named Wind River Theater at the ARTfactory.”
“Featuring well-known standards including ‘Blue Skies,’ ‘I Love A Piano,’ ‘How Deep Is the Ocean’ and the title song, White Christmas.”
Stafford County Government: “Stafford offices, departments, facilities, and all courts will be closed on Tuesday, November 7, 2023, for Election Day. The courts will also be closed.
“The Board of Supervisors will not meet on November 7 or November 21.”
“Considered the most prestigious award in the public/private infrastructure industry, the P3 Award recognizes the productive partnership among the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT), I-66 Express Mobility Partners (I-66 EMP, a consortium of private developers Cintra, Meridiam, and APG), the developer and operator of the 66 Express Outside the Beltway facility, and design/build contractor FAM Construction (a joint venture of Ferrovial Construction and Allan Myers VA).”
The man who Stafford County authorities said killed his 3-month-old boy is also a member of the county’s fire and rescue service.
Stafford Sheriff’s office:”A 19-year-old Stafford man is facing a murder charge as a result of his 3-month old’s death.”
I-95 Northbound: Exit 110 (Ladysmith) to Exit 126 (Spotsylvania): Sunday – Thursday, 9 p.m. – 5:30 a.m. Varying single and double lane closures for paving work at mile markers 111-121.
I-95 Southbound: Exit 140 (Courthouse Road) to Exit 133 (Route 17): Monday – Thursday, 9 p.m. – 10 a.m. and Thursday – Friday, 9 p.m. – 6 a.m. Varying single and double lane closures between interchanges for 95 Express Lanes Fredericksburg Extension construction.
Fredericksburg Regional Chamber of Commerce: “The U.S. Chamber of Commerce named River Rock Outfitter, a member of the Fredericksburg Regional Chamber of Commerce, as one of seven finalist for its “Americas Top Small Business” Awards. River Rock Outfitter was recognized alongside the six other finalist from across the country and celebrated at the America’s top Small Business Summit Awards Gala at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce’s historic headquarters in Washington, D.C. on October 19th.”
“The recognition comes after River Rock Outfitter was named one of America’s top 70 small businesses last month. We are proud to have them as an outstanding member of our chamber and our community.”