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Special investigation leads to meth bust

Published July 20, 2019 at 12:39PM | Updated July 21, 2019 at 11:44AM

STAFFORD COUNTY — (Press Release) A methamphetamine dealer was arrested earlier this month following a long term investigation led by the Stafford County Sheriff’s Office Special Investigations Unit (SIU).

On Tuesday, July 2, 2019, information generated during the course of SIU’s investigation led to the location and apprehension of a drug dealer identified as Wesley Lee Beverly, 33, of Fredericksburg. During the arrest, a firearm and approximately eight grams of methamphetamine were located. A subsequent search of a hotel room on Warrenton Road led to the discovery of a significant amount of methamphetamine and several firearms.

ANTHRAX PREVENTION: Health officials simulate emergency dispensary

By Uriah Kiser

Published July 20, 2019 at 12:31PM

STAFFORD COUNTY — Once you have you have the symptoms of pulmonary anthrax, you’ll need to seek treatment at a hospital.

The disease can be deadly. Preventing it in the event of a bio-attack is imperative.

SUNK: Why Stafford’s Cardboard Regatta won’t float this year

By Uriah Kiser

Published July 19, 2019 at 11:09PM | Updated July 21, 2019 at 11:46AM

The USS Monitor takes on water during 2010’s Rockhill Ruitan’s Cardboard Boat Regatta at Aquia Landing Park. (Mary Davidson/PotomacLocal.com)

STAFFORD — Even though the high-temperature today is slated to be 100 degrees, that’s not the reason why the 15th Annual Cardboard Board Regatta won’t leave port.

Stafford County Parks and Recreation officials tell us the event that was originally scheduled for Saturday, July 20 is canceled due to low participation. The imposed deadline to sign up to participate in the cardboard boat races was July 12.

BEAT THE HEAT with these 4 fun activities

By Potomac Local News

Published July 19, 2019 at 7:05PM | Updated July 21, 2019 at 12:21AM

With temperatures expected to hit 100 degrees on Saturday and 101 on Sunday, we’re all looking for ways to beat the heat.

Here are four ideas that can keep you cool this weekend.

‘WHITE PRIVILEGE’: Democrats speak at Manassas rally on immigration

By Olivia Aveni Briscoe

Published July 19, 2019 at 1:27PM

Virginia Delegate Lee Carter (D-50, Manassas, Bristow)

MANASSAS — Prince William County’s “Democratic Immigrant Caucus” hosted a rally and vigil against immigrant children’s prisons as part of a collaboration with the nationwide event known as Lights for Liberty.

The event on July 12 coincided with other events across the U.S. held, where vigils here held as part of “Lights for Liberty.”

STAFFORD GETS WIRELESS BROADBAND: Marlborough Point, Widewater served, other areas eyed

By Amy Taylor

Published July 17, 2019 at 11:07PM

Residents of Marlborough Point and parts of Widewater will now have access to broadband Internet service provided by KGI Communications, LLC.

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Brooke Road to be closed until late September

By Megan Dietrick

Published July 17, 2019 at 9:50PM

STAFFORD — The date for reopening Brooke Road to through traffic near Stagecoach Road has been moved to late September due to unforeseen problems.

Brooke Road was closed to through traffic on September 17, 2018.

Pipe installation to close a portion of Maplewood Drive

By Potomac Local News

Published July 17, 2019 at 1:14PM

They’re installing new underground pipe just outside Manassas on Thursday.

VDOT tells us:

Updated: Driver killed in Route 17 crash identified

By Potomac Local News

Published July 17, 2019 at 11:03AM | Updated July 17, 2019 at 10:23PM

Update from the Stafford sheriff’s office:

The driver was identified as Jacob Viduszynski, 18, of Stafford.

BI-COUNTY PARKWAY: Desire for highway alive and well in Loudoun County. Prince William leaders react.

By Uriah Kiser

Published July 16, 2019 at 9:59PM | Updated July 17, 2019 at 12:05PM

WOODBRIDGE — The desire for a Bi-County Parkway, while not widespread in Prince William, is alive and well in neighboring Loudoun County.

Loudoun leaders on June 20 approved its 2019 compressive plan, which identifies Northstar Boulevard as a new corridor that supports travel between area jurisdictions.