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Published September 4, 2020 at 11:04AM

Virignia State Capitol

Virginia House and Senate committees have advanced legislation that would remove certain criminal records in a criminal justice reform effort that allows people to petition for expungement of convictions, not just charges.

Senate Bill 5043, sponsored by Sen. Creigh Deeds, D-Bath, and House Bill 5146, sponsored by Del. Charniele Herring, D-Alexandria, would expand the current expungement process. Police and court records are currently only expunged if an individual is acquitted, a case is dismissed or abandoned.

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More DUI arrests in Stafford as liquor sales up $117 million

By Uriah Kiser

Published September 4, 2020 at 11:01AM | Updated September 4, 2020 at 11:30AM

A Stafford County Sheriff's' patrol car.

The Stafford County Sheriff’s Office reports the arrest of three people now charged with DUI.

The reports come as Virginia officials report a $117 million increase in liquor sales when compared to the same time last year.

Prince William

No OmniLink bus service on Monday, Sept. 7, 2020

By Uriah Kiser

Published September 4, 2020 at 10:54AM

The Labor Day holiday on Monday, September 7 means no OmniRide service will be available for local and commuter routes.

From OmniRide:

Event

Dialogue for Democracy

November 3, 2026 1:00 pm -5:30 pm

Event location

George Mason University, Buchanan Hall

4379 Mason Pond Drive

Fairfax, Virginia 22030

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High school students from across the Washington, D.C., Maryland, and Virginia (DMV) region are invited to participate in Dialogue for Democracy at George Mason University!

Hosted by the Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter School for Peace and Conflict Resolution, this event offers high school students an opportunity to engage in meaningful conversations about democracy, civic engagement, and the importance of understanding different perspectives.

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1 hospitalized in Prince William, coronavirus testing continues

By Uriah Kiser

Published September 4, 2020 at 10:51AM

U.S. Senator Mark Warner visits the Greater Prince William Health Center on Wednesday, Sept. 2, 2020. [Photo: Prince William Health District]

Coronavirus testing continues at multiple sites in and around Prince William County, to include Haymarket, Dale City, Manassas, Dumfries, and Woodbridge.

As of today, there are 64 reported cases of people with the virus in in the health district, and one person is hospitlized, according to the Virginia Department of Health.

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