GCubed, a government contracting firm based in North Stafford, is once again on Inc. magazine's list of fastest-growing companies.

This is the second year in a row the firm has appeared on the list.

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A portion of Joplin Road remains closed today after heavy rains last week washed out a bridge.

The two-lane byway links Interstate 95 with Route 234 at Independent Hill, near Colgan Senior High School.

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In today's weather forecast, we could see some storms popup this evening.

Here's the latest from the National Weather Service:

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Prince William police are searching for a man who ran over a police bicycle and nearly struck an officer.

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Attempted Malicious Wounding of a Law Enforcement Officer [LEO] – On August 14 at 11:53PM, officers with the bike team observed a suspicious vehicle in the 8200 block of Community Dr. in Manassas (20109) and attempted contact with the driver. As the officers approached the vehicle, the driver, later identified as the accused, placed the vehicle into reverse almost striking an officer and hitting a police department bicycle.

The accused then put the vehicle in drive and drove at two additional officers from the team. The officers were able to move out of the way of the vehicle before the accused struck their two police department bicycles and fled the area. Responding officers located the vehicle in the area and attempted a vehicle stop.

The accused stopped the vehicle at the end of Fairmont Dr before fleeing on foot. A police K-9 and Fairfax County police helicopter searched the area for the accused who was not located. Minor injuries were reported by the officer involved in the incident.

?Following the investigation, officers obtained arrest warrants for the accused, identified as Christopher Patrick HAYNES. 

Attempts to locate the accused have been unsuccessful. Anyone with information on the whereabouts of this suspect is asked to contact Prince William County police at 703-792-6500 or your local police department.
Wanted: [Photo from January 2020]

Christopher Patrick HAYNES, 27, of the 10100 block of Parkview Dr. in Manassas

Described as a black male, 5’11”, 170lbs., with black hair and brown eyes

Wanted for 3 counts of attempted malicious wounding of LEO, 1 count of felony hit and run, 1 count of felony destruction of property, and 1 count of reckless driving.

William “Bill” A. Westen of Dumfries Virginia died on Tuesday August 11, 2020 in Woodbridge, VA surrounded by his family.  Bill is survived by his loving wife of nearly 55 years Vickie Diane Westen, two sons: Billy Westen, Tom Westen, four grandchildren: Michael, McKenna, Leah and Rose Westen, two sisters: Gussie Spiher and Sarah Roush.

 Bill was a graduate of American University receiving a degree in Administration of Justice. He served in the U.S. Army in the Military Police, and then spent 29 years as a Fairfax County Police Officer before retiring in 1996.   He then worked for the Town of Occoquan as a Police Officer for 10 years as he continued to protect and serve others.  Bill was also a member of the First Baptist Church of Woodbridge, and lived a Christian life.  He was friends with all that knew him, and always quick to help others.

 A Graveside Funeral Service with military honors will take place at Quantico National Cemetery only for immediate family due to the ongoing pandemic. The family requests in lieu of flowers, to please donate to the American Cancer Society in his name.

Starting today, a new round of Staford County businesses can apply for financial relief from the effects of the coronavirus pandemic.

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Jury trials will begin again in Stafford County.

The Virginia Supreme Court approved a plan to allow court officials and defense attorneys to resume their pursuit of justice following a temporary halt of jury trials that began in with the onset of the coronavirus pandemic in March.

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