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Recount confirms Nikki Baldwin’s 2-vote win in GOP primary for 29th District state Senate seat

Published July 24, 2023 at 9:52AM

Nikki Baldwin (right) with her husband, Ben

Prince William Times: “It’s finally official: Nikki Baldwin, of Woodbridge, has won the Republican nomination to run for the 29th District state Senate seat after a recount Friday confirmed her razor-thin, two-vote win.”

“A two-day recount, performed by election officials in both Prince William and Stafford counties, showed unchanged results from the June 20 primary: Baldwin won with 2,605 of the votes cast, while Martin garnered 2,603, Prince William Registrar Eric Olsen said in a phone call Friday night.”

Decision on passenger jet service from Manassas expected today

By Uriah Kiser

Published July 24, 2023 at 9:49AM

The Manassas City Council will meet at 5:30 p.m. today, Monday, July 24, 2023, to decide whether or not to allow commerce airline service from the city’s regional airport.

The jets would carry nearly 200 passengers and fly to destinations, including Florida, providing new options for travelers headed to and from the Washington, D.C. area. As many as 30 flights a day could operate from the airport, which is already Virginia’s largest general aviation airport.

Murder suspect, 16, nabbed by Stafford sheriff’s office

By Amelia Breeden

Published July 24, 2023 at 9:29AM

[Scott Rodgerson/Unsplash]

“The investigation continues as detectives seek to identify any other individual(s) possibly involved in the fatal shooting. Detectives are requesting anyone with information regarding this investigation to contact police at 703-792-6500 or submit a tip online at pwcva.gov/policetip.”

Arrested on July 21: [Juvenile]

Today’s weather forecast | Sponsored by the ‘Fridays at 5’ Concert Series

By Uriah Kiser

Published July 24, 2023 at 9:17AM

National Weather Service Baltimore-Washington: “Showers and thunderstorms are possible this morning to the east of the Blue Ridge. Additional showers and thunderstorms are expected to develop across the area this afternoon.”

“Today: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 2pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Patchy fog before 10am. Otherwise, partly sunny, with a high near 84. South wind 5 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.”

FredNats bash their way to series split

By Uriah Kiser

Published July 24, 2023 at 9:14AM

Fredericksburg Nationals: “The FredNats slugged their way to a 17-4 win over the Greenjackets to split the six game series.”

“John McHenry lined a two-strike pitch for an RBI single in the top of the first inning, but Fredericksburg put together a monster second inning to set the tone early. Roimsar Quintana singled on the first pitch he saw in the frame, then moved to second base on a sacrifice bunt by Armado Cruz.”

Fredericksburg, RVA regions lead state in decline in new home listings

By Uriah Kiser

Published July 21, 2023 at 11:26AM

Virginia REALTORS: “According to the June 2023 Virginia Home Sales Report released by Virginia REALTORS®, at the end of June, there were 16,246 active listings on the market throughout the state. This is 3,129 fewer listings than last year, more than a 16% reduction.”

“The supply is tight in most parts of Virginia and fewer sellers are listing their homes. New listings in June fell 25% from last year to just 12,135, the lowest June level in more than ten years. The largest decline in supply occurred in Northern Virginia, the Fredericksburg region, and parts of the Richmond Metro Area.

Today’s weather forecast | Sponsored by the ‘Fridays at 5’ Concert Series

By Uriah Kiser

Published July 21, 2023 at 8:27AM | Updated July 21, 2023 at 11:30AM

National Weather Service Baltimore-Washington: “Some lingering showers and thunderstorms are possible today, mainly along and east of I-95. Behind the cold front, expect lower humidity into the weekend. Next week brings renewed thunderstorm chances & more heat & humidity.”

Stafford 12-year-old received inappropriate Snapchat messages

By Amelia Breeden

Published July 20, 2023 at 11:20PM

A Stafford County Sheriff's' patrol car.

Stafford County Sheriff’s Office: “CRIMINAL ACTIVITY – North Stafford, 7/19, 8:02 p.m. Deputy B.E. Vaughn responded to a complaint involving criminal activity on Snapchat.”

“A parent reported her 12-year-old daughter had received inappropriate messages from an adult male over the social media app and the suspect had sent an illicit photo. The incident is under investigation. Parents are reminded to speak with their children about the dangers of social media and monitor their child’s activity on social media sites.”

Augusta wins during rain-shortened tilt 5-3

By Uriah Kiser

Published July 20, 2023 at 11:05PM

Fredericksburg Nationals: “The Augusta Greenjackets eked out a rain-shortened 5-3 win over the FredNats.”

“Riley Cornelio breezed through two scoreless innings, before Fredericksburg got him some run support in the third. Owen Murphy walked the first three batters of the frame, loading the bases for Johnathon Thomas.”

Stafford Schools earns American Heart Association’s Heart of Gold award

By Madina Habib

Published July 20, 2023 at 11:00AM

Stafford Schools: “The American Heart Association presented Stafford County Public Schools with the Heart of Gold School District award for its participation in the school-based Kids Heart Challenge program. The division is the largest in Virginia with 100 percent participation in the program.”

“I am so proud to partner with the American Heart Association and help lead the state in offering lifesaving programs to every student and every family in our community,” said Dr. Thomas W. Taylor, Stafford Schools Superintendent. The Kids Heart Challenge & American Heart Challenge programs provide instruction in the Warning Signs of Stroke and the Steps to Hands-Only CPR; two critical skills that absolutely save lives.”