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NORTH STAFFORD — (Press Release) Stafford’s newest local coffeehouse, The Grounds, held their ribbon cutting ceremony on Tuesday, October 16, 2018, at 10 a.m. Located at 50 N. Stafford Complex Center, 107, The Grounds Coffeehouse features exceptional specialty coffee, tea, and indulgent locally prepared light fare and desserts.
The seed that was planted more than six years ago has grown into Stafford’s community gathering place. Locally owned and operated, this independent coffeehouse provides a unique elegant atmosphere to meet, work, or just relax.
STAFFORD — (Press Release) The Stafford County Sheriff’s Office is searching for the suspect behind a shooting into a residence that occurred last night at Arbor Grove Apartments.
On October 16, 2018, at approximately 10:45 p.m., deputies responded to the 1500 block of Providence Street in reference to reports of a bullet hole found in a residence.
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MANASSAS — The Shining Sol Candle Company announced plans to put candles in a major retailer and expand its candle-making operation in Manassas. The company struck a new deal with a home décor store Bed Bath & Beyond where customers will find Shining Sol candles at the company’s Pentagon City and Fair Lakes stores. Shining […]
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Back in November 2017, Peter O’Hanlon won his seat on the Manassas School Board, unopposed. Before that, he was appointed to fill the vacant seat held by Pamela J. Sebesky, who resigned to serve on the City Council.
This year, though, there are five candidates jockeying for the position, and only three will be elected to the seven-member board. We asked O’Hanlon to complete our 2018 Project: Election survey, and here’s what we learned.
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MANASSAS — The Manassas city council on Monday night approved a special-use permit for Micron to build its expanded facility higher than the city’s current ordinances allow.
The council voted 5-1 to increase the city’s maximum building height from 75 feet to 120 feet in the case of Micron’s expansion.
HAYMARKET – (Press Release) University of Virginia Health System has opened a new neurosurgery clinic to bring high-quality, convenient neurosurgery care to Haymarket.
UVA Neurosurgery Haymarket is led by neurosurgeon Nevan Baldwin, MD who will initially focus on treating patients with spinal conditions using the full range of treatment options, including minimally invasive surgical procedures.
PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY – (Press Release) On October 16 at 9:06PM, officers responded to a residence located in the 1700 block of Ann Scarlet Ct in Woodbridge (22191) to investigate an assault. The victim, a 50-year-old woman, reported to police that she and the accused, an acquaintance, were involved in the verbal altercation that escalated. During the encounter, the accused grabbed the victim by the neck before pulling out a knife and holding against her throat. When the victim attempted to scream for help, the accused covered her mouth. The accused then struck the victim numerous times before leaving the residence. The victim sustained injuries to her face. The accused was located and detained during an unrelated vehicle stop in the area of Blackburn Rd and Rippon Blvd. Following the investigation, the accused, identified as Kevin Lee HALL, was arrested.
Arrested on October 16:
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DUMFRIES — Not one but two people will serve as grand marshals for the annual Dumfries Christmas Parade.
At its October 3 council town council meeting, Dumfries officials announced four nominees for the Christmas Parade Grand Marshall: Prince William County Potomac District Supervisor Maureen Caddigan, former town mayor Nancy West, President of Historic Dumfries Jeremiah Burns and Jimmy Vincent.
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MANASSAS — Prince William – Manassas Regional Adult Detention Center has begun Phase 2 of its expansion, with a projected completion in February of 2020 and occupancy to begin in March of that year.
Right now, Jail Superintendent Col. Peter Meletis said that they’re at the stage of bringing in “massive pieces of concrete.”