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Lynchburg squeaks by Fredericksburg 12-10

By Uriah Kiser

Fredericksburg Nationals: “The FredNats trailed 12-2 at one point and nearly pulled off the comeback, but the Lynchburg Hillcats held on to win 12-10 in a rain-shortened contest.”

“Tonight began promisingly for the Freddies, jumping on Lynchburg in the home half of the first. Daylen Lile smacked his league-leading 20th double as the lead off man, then Cortland Lawson walked behind him. Lile was picked off of second, but Sammy Infante doubled after that to bring Lawson in with the first run of the game. Infante swiped third base, and came in to score when Paul Witt lashed a single through the left side of the infield to make it 2-0.”

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Spike-strip success: Stafford deputy praised for stopping car

By Uriah Kiser

Stafford County Sheriff’s Office: “On July 13th at approximately 1:51 p.m. Deputy McAlister was in the area of Kings Highway and Cool Springs Road when the Stafford County Sheriff’s Office was alerted to a vehicle pursuit. It was advised the King George County Sheriff’s Office was pursuing a vehicle, and that vehicle was about to enter Stafford County.”

“Deputy McAlister predicted the suspect vehicle would be heading towards the Kings Highway and Little Street intersection. He responded to the intersection and got ready to deploy his stinger, commonly referred to as spike strips. In a matter of moments, the speeding vehicle headed the exact route Deputy McAlister predicted, putting him in perfect position.”

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Sheriff’s investigators track rape suspect to Peru

By Uriah Kiser

Stafford Sheriff’s office: “On July 6th, deputies responded to a sexual assault complaint involving a 10-year-old victim. Detective B.E. Abramaitys was assigned the investigation and began conducting interviews and obtaining search warrants. Felony arrest warrants were obtained for three counts of rape, three counts of forcible sodomy, three counts of aggravated sexual battery, and three counts of sexual abuse.”

“On July 7th a Deputy U.S. Marshal discovered that the suspect had fled the country. The deputy worked with Customs and Border Protection to identify the flight the suspect was on. Authorities determined the suspect was on a plane to Peru and were able to arrange for Peruvian law enforcement to be waiting as the suspect exited the plane and take him into custody.”

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Local celebrity: KO Distilling releases ‘Evick Edition’ bourbon

By Madina Habib
Pete Evick and Bill Karlson

KO Distilling: “Manassas native, Music Director for the Bret Michaels Band, and Author, Pete Evick, has teamed up with Manassas craft distiller KO Distilling to release Bare Knuckle Evick Edition Bourbon.”

“This has been a deeply personal process to produce my bourbon,” said Evick. “We are bottling this bourbon at 98 proof to represent the year I signed my first record deal, and the barrels I chose from were filled during August, the month I was born. But the most important part is that the Evick Edition is produced in my hometown of Manassas, Virginia.”

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

By Uriah Kiser

National Weather Service Baltimore-Washington: “Showers and t-storms, a few of which could be severe, are likely mainly during the afternoon & evening hours the next few days. Chances will be somewhat lower Monday, but a few pop-up showers/t-storms can’t be completely ruled out during the afternoon.”

“Today: A slight chance of showers before 11 am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 11 am and 2 pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2 pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 88. South wind around 7 mph. The chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.”

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Office vacancy rates increase in Manassas

By Uriah Kiser
Manassas Public Schools HQ at 8700 Centreville Road.

Manassas Economic Development Department: “While the City remained insulated from major shocks in its office market coming out of the pandemic, the first half of 2023 showed signs that change may be coming. Vacancy in office space grew to 6% at the end of the second quarter, up from a historically low 2.7% a year prior.”

“The data change comes as several larger office leases expire or are set to expire and marketing for those properties began this quarter (including the City-occupied Piedmont Building). Despite the increase, 6% vacancy gives Manassas the lowest rate in the Northern Virginia region by far, which currently has a 19.6% overall office vacancy rate.”

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

By Uriah Kiser

National Weather Service Baltimore-Washington: “Dry/hot start today as temps reach the low-mid 90s in many locations. Scattered to numerous storms expected late afternoon into tonight. Some storms will be severe. Localized flooding is also possible.”

“Today: Sunny, with a high near 96. Southwest wind 7 to 11 mph.”

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Travel hot spots in VDOT’s Fredericksburg District

By Amelia Breeden
I-95 looking north at the Cowan Boulevard overpass in Fredericksburg.

Virginia Department of Transportation: “I-95 Northbound:  Exit 110 (Ladysmith) to Exit 118 (Thornburg) Sunday – Friday, 9 p.m. – 5 a.m. Alternating lane closures for milling and paving work at mile markers 111 to 112.”

“Exit 130 (Route 3) to Exit 136 (Centreport Parkway) Monday – Wednesday, 10 p.m. – 4:30 a.m. Double lane closures at mile markers 132 to 134 for overhead sign erection for 95 Express Lanes Fredericksburg Extension construction.”

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Manassas drone maker RapidFlight acquires Local Motors IP

By Uriah Kiser
Manassas Regional Airport

WTOP-FM: “Manassas, Virginia-based drone maker RapidFlight has acquired the intellectual property rights from bankrupt autonomous vehicle maker Local Motors for an undisclosed sum. The Phoenix-based Local Motors shut down in March 2022.”

“RapidFlight, founded in 2021, builds high-performance drones for national security and private sector needs.”

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