Voters will head to the polls today to nominate the candidates they want to seek to advance to the General Elections in November 2023.
Both Democrats and Republicans are holding primaries for state and local races. The polls open at 6 a.m. and close at 7 p.m. Find your polling place by clicking here.
Two people were taken to a hospital after a crash closed a portion of Route 610 on Sunday, June 18, 2023.
Stafford County sheriff’s spokesman: “A male and female were both transported to the hospital for their injuries and later released. The male who caused the crash has been charged with, as of right now, two counts of domestic assault and reckless driving.”
The Manassas Bee Festival returns this weekend to the Liberia House and Grounds, 8601 Portner Avenue in Manassas, on June 24, 2023.
The event seeks volunteers and experts.
Virginia Department of Transportation: “June 18 – 24, 2023 All work is scheduled weather permitting. Real-time information on work zones and lane closures is available on 511Virginia.”
“I-95 Northbound, Exit 110 (Ladysmith), Tuesday – Thursday, 9 p.m. – 5 a.m. Alternating lane closures for paving between mile markers 111 -112 near the Ladysmith I-95 interchange in Caroline, and along the interchange on- and off-ramps. Law enforcement will assist with traffic control.”
Press release: “At the June 15, 2023 Meeting of the Manassas Regional Airport Commission, Ross Snare was elected Chairman, becoming the first Chairman in the Airport’s history to be a [Prince William County] resident, as well as being the youngest to serve in the role.”
“I am deeply honored to have been elected Chairman. This is a very exciting time not just for the airport but for the region. This airport is an amazing economic engine and I look forward to working with my fellow commissioners, the amazing airport and city and county staffs, as well as our elected leaders on furthering its future growth,” Snare stated.”
Democrat Ben Litchfield is running for his party’s nomination for the Virginia Senate District 27 seat in portions of Stafford, Spotsylvania, and Fredericksburg.
Litchfield, 36, is a consumer protection attorney who has worked at the National Credit Union Administration writing regulations governing the payday lending industry. He attended college at George Washington University and Howard University School of Law.
Democrat Joel Griffin is running for his party’s Virginia Senate District 27 seat nomination.
The district includes portions of Stafford and Spotsylvania counties and Fredericksburg.
National Weather Service: “A warm afternoon is expected today. Much-needed rain is likely this week. See maps for details..”
Fredericksburg Nationals: “The Fredericksburg Nationals took an 8-2 defeat against the Myrtle Beach Pelicans to wrap up the six-game set.”
“After a scoreless first inning, the Nats struck in the top of the second. Sammy Infante opened the frame with a double, then later, Branden Boissiere doubled as well to plate Infante with the first run of the game.”
Organizers will again hold School Dressing Days in July to provide clothing and school supplies for children.
The charity organization aims to provide clothing and school supplies to children in Head Start, elementary, middle, and high schools. The event will occur Friday, July 21, and Saturday, July 22, 2023, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., at The Church of Latter Day Saints, 1710 Bragg Road in Spotsylvania County.
