In the early hours of October 14, a 21-year-old man was driving near Alabama Ave and Kentucky Ave in Woodbridge when a bullet hit his vehicle. The incident occurred at 1:26 a.m., prompting the driver to leave the area and contact the police.
Officers responded to the scene to investigate the shots-fired call. Despite checking the area, no suspects were located, and no injuries or further property damage were reported.
The program is supported by Stafford County Fire & Rescue and volunteer stations, with each $25 donation to Operation Warm funding one brand-new coat. Over the years, the community has provided nearly 25,000 coats and raised more than $400,000 for Stafford students.
“Partnerships like this help us ensure that every child has what they need to thrive,” said Superintendent Dr. Daniel W. Smith. “By providing warm coats, we show our students that they are valued, cared for, and supported.” Fire Chief Joseph A. Cardello added that the program ensures children are “safe, warm, and ready to learn.”
Northern Virginia’s largest food and drink festival, Taste of NoVA, will now take place at NOVA LIVE’s 21-acre campus in Prince William County after a last-minute venue change caused by the federal government shutdown.
Originally scheduled at the National Museum of the U.S. Army in Fort Belvoir, the two-day event had to relocate quickly. With help from county officials, the new venue was secured and permitted within days. The festival is set for October 11 and 12 and will feature food and drink from over 120 regional chefs, mixologists, wineries, breweries, and distilleries.
By Shirleen Guerra | The Center Square
Leaked text messages from Democratic attorney general nominee Jay Jones describing violent fantasies have rattled Virginia’s 2025 races, but so far, party leaders across the commonwealth are standing by him.
Friends, family, and alumni cheered on the new class as Chair Dr. Bob Schneider, CEO of OmniRide, shared opening remarks. Tony Wilson, representing the Class of 2025, welcomed the incoming cohort and passed the baton to new participants.
The class then traveled to “the Mountain” retreat to explore their Emergenetics profiles and begin building connections during the 10-month program, which helps participants explore local issues and grow as community leaders.
STAFFORD, Va. – The staff at Stafford County will conduct a full-scale emergency shelter drill this Friday, October 3—and you may notice increased activity near Shirley Heim Middle School and St. Peter’s Lutheran Church.
This joint exercise, conducted with the Virginia Department of Emergency Management, Rappahannock Area Health District, Stafford County Public Schools, and St. Peter’s, will test the county’s ability to open and operate emergency shelters in the event of a major disaster.
Last week, Atlantic Funding Limited LLC sued Jefferson as a private citizen, alleging she spread misinformation during two town hall meetings about the company’s plan to build five data centers on 61 acres behind the Four Seasons retirement community in Dumfries. The lawsuit claims Jefferson acted in a “malicious and deliberate” attempt to stir opposition to the project.
Jefferson, who campaigned against locating data centers near homes and schools, declined to address the specifics of the lawsuit. In a statement, she emphasized her process in evaluating land-use applications.
RICHMOND, Va. – Virginia taxpayers could see a little extra cash in their bank accounts this fall, thanks to a rebate announced by Governor Glenn Youngkin.
Eligible residents who filed individually will receive up to $200, while joint filers can get up to $400. The rebates are part of a $9 billion tax relief package made possible by surplus state revenue.
