“Frost Advisories and Freeze Warnings have been issued for portions of the area as winds decrease with high pressure building in,” the National Weather Service announced. “Lows tonight will fall into the low to mid 30s with sheltered valleys in the 20s.”
Residents are advised to protect sensitive vegetation by covering plants or bringing them indoors. The advisory applies to parts of the Mid-Atlantic region, with conditions expected to moderate by the weekend.
Stafford County Supervisor Monica Gary — a former stripper who won election to the Board of Supervisors in 2021 — is facing a domestic assault charge stemming from an incident at her home.
A Stafford County Sheriff’s Office report shows deputies were called to Gary’s home shortly after midnight on Saturday, October 18, 2025, for a domestic disturbance. The report lists the case as Assault & Battery – Family Member under Virginia Code 18.2-57.2, a Class 1 misdemeanor. Alcohol use was noted as a contributing factor, and a juvenile was involved.
“The independent review into the fatal officer-involved shooting that occurred on July 17, 2025, in the area of Garza Way and Potomac Mills Cir in the Woodbridge area of Prince William County involving members of the Prince William County Police Department has been completed,” Prince William County Police announced. “After a thorough evaluation, Amy Ashworth determined that no charges will be sought against the officer involved.”
“This is an important message for Jennie Dean Elementary families,” Manassas City Public Schools announced. “Manassas City Public Schools was just informed of a water main break in the Dean area. The City will turn off the water to the school at 11 am.”
Dean Elementary students were dismissed at 11 a.m. due to the operational impact, and all after-school and evening activities have been canceled. The school advised families to follow normal dismissal procedures.
“It will come as no surprise to anyone that our very first Influencer of the Month is Eric George!” the Fredericksburg Chamber of Commerce announced. “Leading our inaugural year off with a strong showing of 135 points, Eric has truly set the bar high.”
George, Vice President and Relationship Manager at Link Bank, earned recognition for his active engagement across Chamber activities, including member introductions, social media promotion, and event participation. Tammy Reid and Dori Stewart placed second and third, respectively, as the Chamber prepares to name its October Influencer of the Month.
“As Northern Virginia continues to grow, you and your community will need safe, reliable electricity to power homes, businesses, and new development,” Dominion Energy announced. “To support this demand, Dominion Energy is planning the Nokesville–Bristow 230-kilovolt (kV) Electric Transmission Project in Prince William County.”
