Obituaries

James Clarence Cole, Sr.

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James Clarence Cole Sr., 92, died June 1, 2021, of Woodbridge, VA passed away at Fort Belvoir Community Hospital, Fort Belvoir, VA. He was born December 15, 1928, in Hanson, Massachusetts, to the late Walter and Cora Cole. This loving man was preceded in death by his wife of 49 years, Charlotte, six brothers and four sisters. Jim is survived by his children, Elke Jean Lestingi (Jeanie) of Woodbridge, VA and James Clarence Cole Jr. of Washington, DC, and granddaughter Ashley Joy Lestingi.

Jim led a life of service. He was a veteran of the Korean War and World War II and served in the Army. Following his military retirement, he spent his service with the Secret Service.

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Features

Woodbridge man wins jackpot worth nearly $380,000

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What would you do if someone in your household started yelling in the middle of the night? For [redacted] household, it was a good thing.

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Event

Sarod Quintet, Three Generations, One Legacy

Terrace Theater Kennedy Center

2700 F St NW

Washington, District of Columbia 20566

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DC South Asian Arts Council Inc in Collaboration with Embassy of India Presents Sarod Quintet- Three Generations, One legacy: Keeping India’s ethos of traditions and legacies alive, Three Generation Quintet represents the 6th, 7th and 8th generation of an unbroken chain of musicians coming together on stage and performing together. The concert will feature Sarod Grand Master Amjad Ali Khan and his sons Amaan Ali Bangash and Ayaan Ali Bangash on Sarods. They are joined by Ayaan’s 13 year old Twins Zohaan and Abeer.

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News

Montgomery rakes in cash, pulling ahead of incumbent King in HD2 Democratic Primary race

By Uriah Kiser
Montgomery [Campaign photo]

Pamela Montgomery has taken a formidable lead in fundraising as she and Delegate Candi King (D–Stafford, Woodbridge) face each other in Tuesday’s Democratic Primary.

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$18 Million in federal pork barrel spending requested for Prince William, Manassas (Coles District Supervisor)

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After a decade-long ban on congressional earmarks, the majority in the U.S. House of Representatives decided to reintroduce the controversial practice this year under a new name, “community project funding.”

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Driver suffers life-threatening burns in I-95 crash

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Photo: Virginia State Police

At 2:29 p.m. Monday, June 1, Virginia State Police responded to the southbound lanes of Interstate 95 for a vehicle crash.

Several witnesses had observed a Honda sedan weaving in and out of traffic at a high rate of speed just before it made a sudden lane change and ran off the right side of the interstate. The Honda struck the guardrail, re-entered the travel lanes and struck a tractor-trailer. The impact of the crash caused both vehicles to catch fire.

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News

Dumfries Town Council meeting recap: Pay raises all around

By Uriah Kiser
Dumfries Mayor Derrick Wood

If money was a deterrent, running for a seat on the Dumfries Town Council now just became more lucrative.

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