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Community Interfaith Concert Scheduled for December 15th in Gainesville

Published December 3, 2024 at 7:48PM | Updated December 5, 2024 at 10:42AM

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The program will feature music from the Little Zion Baptist Church, Mount Pleasant Baptist Church, Gainesville High School Ensemble, and the Gainesville Virginia Stake of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, among others. Traditional carols and seasonal favorites will be performed.

Brief messages reflecting on the Christmas season will be shared by Pastor George Carlisle, Pastor James McCray, and President Hans Carlson, who is hosting the event for the first time. Carlson expressed his enthusiasm, emphasizing the concert’s focus on community and holiday spirit.

Defensive Driving Campaign Launches on Virginia Express Lanes

By Jazbia Chaudhry

Published December 3, 2024 at 5:41PM

Looking south along the I-95 E-ZPass Express Lanes near Springfield. [Photo courtesy of Transurban]

Transurban North America, operator of the 95, 395, and 495 Express Lanes, the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT), the Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) and the Virginia State Police (VSP) are partnering to launch an innovative defensive driving safety campaign targeted to motorists traveling along interstates 95, 395, and 495.

The campaign uses messaging that urges motorists to drive defensively due to the hazards posed by other travelers’ unsafe behavior, such as speeding, texting, and aggressive driving. The partnership is using results from an initial pilot campaign initiative aimed at Express Lanes users on I-95 and I-495, which showed that positive changes in motorists’ behavior can be achieved through communicating the risk of other drivers’ actions.

Slideshow: 2024 Nokesville Tree Lighting

By Caitlyn Meisner

Published December 3, 2024 at 11:00AM | Updated December 5, 2024 at 10:42AM

Santa and Mrs. Claus spoke to and greeted children who attended the tree lighting. [Photo by Mike Beaty]

The Nokesville Community Christmas Tree Lighting took place on Friday evening following Thanksgiving, officially welcoming in the Christmas holiday.

Coordinated by the Nokesville Community Christmas Parade — which will take place on Dec. 14 — dozens attended to see the neighborhood’s tree lit up for the first time this holiday season. One of those attendees was Virginia State Del. Ian Lovejoy (R-22), who represents parts of western Prince William County.

Charges Upgraded in Missing Manassas Park Mom’s Disappearance

By Alan Gloss

Published December 3, 2024 at 10:54AM | Updated December 8, 2024 at 6:24PM

Members of the community held a vigil for Mamta Kafle Bhatt in August 2024. Kafle Bhatt was last seen July 27, 2024 (Photo by Alan Gloss)

A Prince William County Grand Jury returned an indictment of First Degree Murder and Physically Defiling the body of Mamta Kafle Bhatt, 28, against her husband and Manassas Park resident Naresh Bhatt.

In a Dec. 2 press conference, Manassas Park Police Chief Mario Lugo said, “I feel we have a strong case despite not having a body,” His department has been working closely with prosecutors to develop the case despite Bhatt not cooperating. “Based on the evidence at the crime scene, we knew early on we were dealing with a murder,” Lugo added, “all the evidence points to one person, and that is [Bhatt].”

Additional Suspects Indicted in Woodbridge Murder-For-Hire Case

By Uriah Kiser

Published December 3, 2024 at 10:35AM | Updated December 3, 2024 at 1:31PM

Carter

Four individuals have been indicted in the murder of 23-year-old Egypt Zapporah Carter, and all suspects are now in custody, the Prince William County Commonwealth’s Attorney and county police announced on December 2.

The case stems from a February 2 shooting in the area of Bronson Ct. and Brickwood Dr. in Dale City, where Carter was ambushed and fatally shot while sitting in her vehicle.

Free Presentations Offered for Seniors at Hylton Performing Arts Center

By Caitlyn Meisner

Published December 3, 2024 at 9:00AM | Updated December 5, 2024 at 10:43AM

[Graphic courtesy of Lifelong Learning Institute]

The programs are both being held at George Mason University’s Hylton Performing Arts Center in Manassas. The programs focus on different topics and presented by two experts in their own right.

LLI offers two programs each year in the fall and spring for adults aged 50 and over, drawing on members, local college faculty and residents’ expertise. Classes are typically held at the Hylton Center, as well as local churches, mosques, the Manassas Park Recreation Center and the Manassas campus of Northern Virginia Community College.

Domino’s is Collecting Toys for Tots in Stafford, Woodbridge

By Aya Karouane

Published December 2, 2024 at 6:04PM | Updated December 6, 2024 at 11:30AM

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Press Release:

Domino’s stores across Greater Woodbridge are teaming up with Ghostbusters Virginia to collect Toys for Tots from now through Dec. 8 at participating locations. Domino’s hopes to help bring the joy of the holiday season to children in need through donations from community members.

Registration is Still Open for the 2025 Polar Plunge

By Aya Karouane

Published December 2, 2024 at 1:43PM | Updated December 5, 2024 at 10:43AM

Polar plungers take a dip in the Potomac River at Leesylvania State Park in Woodbridge on Saturday, Feb. 17, 2024. [Photo: Mike Beaty]

Press Release from Prince William County:

Are you brave enough to weather the February elements in support of a worthy cause? If so, registration has opened for the 2025 Polar Plunge to benefit Special Olympics Virginia. This year’s event is at Leesylvania State Park, 2001 Daniel K. Ludwig Dr., Woodbridge (22191) on Saturday, Feb. 15, 2025.

Truck Crashes into Home at Moorings of Occoquan

By Potomac Local News

Published December 2, 2024 at 1:42PM | Updated December 2, 2024 at 3:37PM

After a complete evaluation of the building, the Building Official has determined only one (1) condo unit is unsafe to occupy. From this determination, only one (1) occupant will be displaced from the incident.

From Prince William fire and rescue:

Prince William Supervisors Pass on Taxpayer-Funded Sports Complex

By Caitlyn Meisner

Published December 2, 2024 at 11:00AM

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From the Prince William Times:

“Prince William County officials will not move forward with a plan to build a $130 million indoor sports complex with taxpayer money and instead are returning to the idea of trying to recruit a private company to build it as part of a larger development dubbed “The Landing Town Center.”