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

By Uriah Kiser

National Weather Service Baltimore-Washington: “As a slow-moving cold front tracks through, there will be a lingering thunderstorm threat. A few may become severe along and east of I-95. Expect drier conditions with less humidity on Wed/Thu before a return to a summertime pattern by Fri. ”

“Today: Showers and thunderstorms likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 3 pm. High near 86. Southwest wind 3 to 8 mph. The chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.”

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Driver leads deputies on two-and-a-half-mile chase through North Stafford

By Uriah Kiser
A Stafford County Sheriff's' patrol car.

Stafford County Sheriff’s Office: “On Monday, June 26th at 2:55 a.m. First Sergeant M.R. Flick attempted to stop an eastbound Chevy Malibu speeding in the 500 block of Garrisonville Road. The Chevy was also being operated without headlights.”

“Instead of stopping, the Chevy driver initiated a two-and-a-half-mile pursuit through North Stafford. The suspect continued eastbound on Garrisonville Road to the Wawa at 105 Garrisonville Road. He drove behind the business, through a hotel parking lot and exited onto Greenspring Drive.”

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Stafford man wanted for murder in Dumfries homicide

By Uriah Kiser

Update June 27, 2023  — The suspect wanted in this case turned himself in. More details.

Original post — Prince William police: “Murder Investigation *SUSPECT WANTED & VICTIM IDENTIFIED – Detectives have obtained arrest warrants for the suspect sought in connection to the fatal shooting that occurred at a home located in the 1900 block of Fort Monroe Ct in Dumfries (22026) on June 23.”

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Manassas Park awarded grant to clean up cigarette butts

By Uriah Kiser

Keep Virginia Beautiful: “The City of Manassas Park is awarded a $500 Green Grant for their Cigarette Litter Prevention efforts, as part of our 13th Annual Green Grants Program.”

“Every year, government, non-profit, civic, and service organizations in Virginia are invited to apply for grants ranging from $500 to $1,000 that will help address an environmental concern in their community. Grants must focus on one of the following priorities: Litter Prevention, Recycling, Cigarette Litter Prevention, or Community Beautification.”

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Fire at Interstate Business Park on Route 17

By Uriah Kiser

Stafford County Fire and Rescue: “Just after 9:30 P.M. on Sunday, June 25th, units with Stafford County Fire and Rescue (SCFR) were dispatched for a reported structure fire in the 1300 block of Interstate Business Park just off of Warrenton Road. First arriving units marked on scene approximately five minutes later to find smoke coming from the front roof line and two bay doors of a two-story, subdivided warehouse building.”

“A bystander was attempting to extinguish the fire with a garden hose and advised there was a fire in one of the upstairs office spaces. Crews quickly began working to extinguish the fire, bringing the fire under control in approximately an hour due to difficult to access areas. The suite where the fire originated was not occupied at the time, and occupants of neighboring suites were able to self-evacuate without incident. One firefighter was transported for a minor illness.”

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

By Uriah Kiser

National Weather Service Baltimore-Washington: “It will be an active weather day as severe thunderstorms are expected to impact areas east of the Alleghenies. These storms are forecast to reach the I-95 corridor during the evening rush hour. Thunderstorm chances persist into the early overnight hours.”

“Today: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 5pm. Some storms could be severe, with large hail, damaging winds, and heavy rain. Partly sunny, with a high near 93. South wind 6 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. 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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FredNats lose 7-6 to Fireflies

By Uriah Kiser

“Paul Witt crushed his 10th homer of the season in the top of the first inning, giving the Freddies an early 1-0 lead.”

“That was short lived though, as Columbia battled back in the bottom of the second. Erick Peña singled with two outs, and then stole second base. Brennan McNair drove him home with a single to right field to tie the game.”

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VDOT hot spots in the Fredericksburg district

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

Virginia Department of Transportation: “I-95 Northbound: Exit 133 (Falmouth/Warrenton) to Exit 136 (Centreport Parkway) Sunday – Friday, 10 p.m. – 4:30 a.m. Two lanes closed between mile markers 135-136 for paving work for the I-95 Northbound Rappahannock River Crossing project.”

“Exit 133 (Falmouth/Warrenton) to Exit 130 (Route 3) Sunday – Friday, 9 p.m. – 7 a.m. Single lane closure for paving activities for the I-95 Northbound Rappahannock River Crossing.”

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