During the 41 drawings of the jackpot run that began in August and ended with the world-record $2.04 billion drawing this morning, Tuesday, November 8, 2022, sales of Powerball tickets in Virginia generated an estimated $42.3 million in profit. By law, all of that profit goes to K-12 public education in Virginia.
In this drawing alone, more than 303,000 Powerball tickets bought in Virginia won prizes ranging from $4 to $100,000. One ticket won $100,000, and three tickets won $50,000 each.
Quantico Marine Corps Base will tap on the shoulder of its neighbor, Prince William County, for help around the military installation.
On Monday, November 7, Quantico’s Commanding Officer, Col. Michael Brooks, met with Potomac District Supervisor Andrea Bailey to sign an amendment to an Intergovernmental Support Agreement between the base and the Board of County Supervisors.
Shooting | Armed Robbery – On November 7 at 12:15AM, officers responded to the 17400 block of Richmond Hwy. in Woodbridge (22191) to investigate a shooting. Officers initially responded to an area hospital where a 56-year-old man was receiving treatment for a non-life threatening gunshot wound. The initial investigation revealed the man was walking in the above area when he was approached by an unknown man. During the encounter, the suspect demanded the man’s property and brandished a firearm. The man refused to give the suspect his property and then attempted to grab the weapon. During a struggle over the weapon, a round was fired which struck the man. The man separated from the suspect and was eventually transported to an area hospital where police were contacted. No additional injuries were reported, and no property was reported missing. The suspect was last seen wearing a black ski-style face mask and green military fatigue-style clothing.
Shooting into a Residential Dwelling – On November 7 at 3:29AM, officers responded to a residence located in the 13500 block of Delany Rd. in Woodbridge (22193) to investigate a destruction of property. The investigation revealed sometime between 12:21AM and 3:21AM, multiple shots were fired that struck and entered the home. Earlier that morning, at approximately 12:31AM, officers responded to the area of Delaney Rd. and Dale Blvd. for reports of shots being fired. At that time, no evidence of a shooting was located in the area. No injuries or additional property damage were reported.
Updated November 10, 2022 — VDOT says it will activate new temporary traffic signals at Interstate 95 and Route 17 near Fredericksburg later than expected.
The signals will now be activated in a flash on Tuesday, Nov. 29, and will go into full-color operation on Thursday, Dec. 1. Earlier this week, VDOT said drivers would see the lights flashing as early as next week.
The Prince William County Police Department will remember one of its own this Thanksgiving.
The Chris Yung Memorial 5K Turkey Trot will take place on Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, November 24, from 8 to 11 a.m. at 2 Silos Brewing, 9925 Discovery Boulevard, outside Manassas.
Stafford offices, departments, facilities, and all courts will be closed on Friday, November 11, 2022, for Veterans Day.
The courts will also be closed. Both locations of the residential and commercial services of the R-Board/Regional Landfill (Eskimo Hill and Belman Road) will remain open.
The Town of Occoquan and Occoquan Business Partners announced the lineup for the annual HolidayFest in historic Occoquan, Virginia.
Looking to write Santa this year? Drop your letter to Santa in our special North Pole mailboxes at Town Hall (314 Mill St, Occoquan, VA) or Hitchcock Paper Co. (125 Mill St, Occoquan, VA). Santa will send a personalized letter back if you include a return address!
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Virginia’s teacher workforce is smaller, unhappier and less qualified than before the COVID-19 pandemic, Virginia’s nonpartisan legislative watchdog agency said in a report Monday that urged the state to boost funding to address the issue.
Staffers of the Joint Legislative Audit and Review Commission, or JLARC, also told lawmakers that in addition to previously reported declines in academic achievement, school staff are experiencing more student behavioral problems and mental health issues.
