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Travel hot spots in the Fredericksburg district

Published September 25, 2023 at 10:30AM

I-95 in Fredericksburg. Traffic closest to the camera is southbound. [VDOT]

I-95 Southbound: Exit 148 (Quantico) to Exit 143 (Aquia/Garrisonville): Monday – Thursday, 9 p.m. – 10 a.m. and Thursday – Friday, 9 p.m. – 6 a.m. Varying single and double lane closures with intermittent traffic stops at mile markers 148-146 for 95 Express Lanes Fredericksburg Extension construction.

I-95 Northbound and Southbound: Exit 98 (Doswell) to Exit 110 (Ladysmith): Monday – Thursday, 9 p.m. – 5 a.m. Mobile work zone with single lane closures at various overhead signs between mile marker 99 in Hanover County to mile marker 112 in Caroline County.

Ophelia to bring drenching rain, wind to our region

By Uriah Kiser

Published September 22, 2023 at 3:46PM | Updated September 22, 2023 at 4:05PM

National Weather Service: “While dry and seasonable conditions continue this afternoon, heavy rain, gusty winds, and tidal flooding are forecast to impact the area this weekend.”

DUI driver strikes sheriff’s volunteer

By Uriah Kiser

Published September 22, 2023 at 3:35PM

“On September 21st at approximately 12:06 a.m. a Traffic Safety Volunteer was directing traffic in the area of Garrisonville Road and Keystone Drive as a paving vehicle was conducting their work. The Traffic Safety Volunteer had his marked Sheriff’s Office vehicle’s emergency lights on and he was wearing a reflective vest. Despite this, the suspect vehicle, traveling at a high rate of speed, drove through the intersection and struck the Traffic Safety Volunteer before continuing on.”

Via Colori Stafford schedule update: Weekend festival shortened

By Amelia Breeden

Published September 22, 2023 at 3:31PM

Press Release: “Due to expected inclement weather, the 3rd annual Via Colori® Stafford has been condensed to a one-day event on Sunday, September 24, 2023, with hours extended to 9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.”

“The Discover Stafford Museum & Cultural Center and Rotary clubs of North Stafford and Stafford are to announce the 3rd annual Via Colori® Stafford. Held this year at the Stafford Regional Airport, Via Colori is a free all-ages event.”

Falmouth park and ride commuter lot to begin resurfacing

By Amelia Breeden

Published September 22, 2023 at 3:28PM

Stafford County School Board awards contract for high school 6 construction

By Amelia Breeden

Published September 21, 2023 at 9:10AM

The site of Stafford County's sixth high school, near a Walmart on Route 17. [Photo: Garrisonville School Board member Maureen Siegmund]

“A groundbreaking ceremony will take place Tuesday, October 24, at 12:30 p.m. The school will be constructed in the Southwest Quadrant of Stafford County between Route 17 and Truslow Road.”

“Prior work on High School 6 included an approach to creating a cost effective design that will be applied to future construction projects. While construction costs across the nation have risen, this approach allowed for competitive construction bids.”

NOVEC aims to attract more women to field

By Amelia Breeden

Published September 21, 2023 at 9:09AM

Girl Power attendees will have the chance to climb a utility pole and try their hand at other lineworker tasks.

Northern Virginia Electric Cooperative: “Northern Virginia Electric Cooperative (NOVEC) is teaming up with others in the energy industry to attract more women, particularly those who may be interested in field work.”

“Instructors will lead students through hands-on activities in the classroom and outdoors at the VMDAEC’s state-of-the-art Electric Cooperative Training Center in Palmyra.”

Derrick Anderson announces he is running for Congress

By Amelia Breeden

Published September 21, 2023 at 9:08AM

Courtesy of Marie Proffit

Derrick Anderson For Congress: “Today, Derrick Anderson announced he is running for the Republican Nomination for Virginia’s 7th Congressional District.”

“Derrick Anderson is a native of Spotsylvania County, was in the Corps of Cadets at Virginia Tech, and received his J.D. from Georgetown Law.He is a former Special Forces ‘Green Beret’ with 6 tours of duty overseas.”

North Stafford High School teacher honored as region’s best

By Amelia Breeden

Published September 21, 2023 at 8:51AM | Updated October 4, 2023 at 9:16AM

Northern Virginia Magazine: “Jennifer McCall has been selected as the Northern Virginia Magazine 2023 Teacher of the Year. This North Stafford High School math teacher has made it her mission to help at-risk students graduate.”

“‘Quitting is not an option,’ McCall said when interviewed as one of 10 finalists for the award that recognizes extraordinary educators. ‘My goal, and pride, is to watch my students walk across the stage and graduate.’ Northern Virginia Magazine will award McCall $10,000 in appreciation of her dedication to her students.”

Manassas police chief named interim city manager

By Uriah Kiser

Published September 20, 2023 at 8:58AM

Manassas City Government: “Manassas City Police Chief/Assistant City Manager Douglas Keen will serve as Interim City Manager beginning in November when the resignation of City Manager W. Patrick Pate becomes effective.”

“Chief Keen was selected by City Council at their Sept. 18 meeting after Council conducted interviews for the position. Pate, who has served as City Manager for the last 10 years, has accepted the City Manager position in Winston-Salem, N.C. His resignation is effective Nov. 3.”