It’s the second fire at the North Stafford fast-food restaurant in as many years.
Just after 8 a.m. on Friday, November 25, Stafford County Fire and Rescue units were dispatched to a reported structure at the Burger King located in the 200 block of Garrisonville Road.
Just after 5 p.m. on Thursday, November 24, Stafford County Fire and Rescue units were dispatched to a reported structure in the 900 block of Belle Plains Road.
First arriving units marked on scene approximately 10 minutes later and found flames from the roof of a large, two-story single-family home. Crews worked quickly to bring the fire under control in approximately 10 minutes. Extensive overhaul operations were required on the roof, and rural water operations were utilized to bring water to the scene.
I-95 Southbound
Friday – Saturday, 10 p.m. – 7 a.m. Single lane closure in same area for Express Lanes work.
Mary Washington Hospital Auxiliary will hold a Tree of Lights Ceremony.
After two years of virtual celebrations, we are pleased to announce an outdoor gathering for the annual tree lighting. You can recognize a loved one by sponsoring a light on the tree this holiday season. Proceeds from the Annual Tree of Lights benefit programs and services within Mary Washington Healthcare’s Regional Cancer Center.
Prince William County supervisors approve a collective bargaining ordinance they admit is a work in progress — The Prince William Board of County Supervisors voted Tuesday to adopt a collective bargaining ordinance that will allow most of its 6,000 employees – including hundreds of police officers and firefighters – to choose a representative to negotiate their pay and benefits with county executive staff and elected officials. [Prince William Times]
Man charged with killing Va. man, intentionally running him over in Philadelphia: Police — Police have arrested and charged a 22-year-old man for allegedly killing a Virginia man after running him over with a car in Philadelphia, Pa., authorities said. [WJLA-TV]
The hustle and bustle of the holiday season are upon us. I’m surprised at how fast it creeps up on us every year. It seems like just yesterday I was writing about the end of the summer swimming pool season, and here we are on turkey day’s doorstep.
This Thanksgiving, as we do each year, will take a break for a holiday and reflect on the many blessings in our lives.
Fun Land in Central Park is on track to open two new rides.
Fun Land General Manager Clint Novak announced the park in Fredericksburg would build a 40-foot tall drop tower on its campus. The ride, called the “Patriot Plunge” seats up to 12 people.
By Tyler Arnold
(The Center Square) – More Virginians are entering into the workforce, but the unemployment rate saw a slight uptick last month.
A holiday tradition cherished by thousands of Northern Virginia families, the Virginia Railway Express (VRE) Santa Trains will return on Saturday, December 10, after a two-year hiatus.
A total of 13 trains will depart from five VRE stations: Spotsylvania, Fredericksburg, Woodbridge, Manassas, and Burke Centre. The 75-minute excursions begin as early as 8:30 a.m. and as late as 3:30 p.m. Santa, Mrs. Claus, and their elves will be onboard listening to children’s Christmas wishes and handing out goodie bags.
