FREDERICKSBURG — The Charming Charlie store at Spotsylvania Town Center is nearly picked over.
Signs hang from the ceiling noting 20 to 50% discounts on all merchandise. Mostly clothing, some jewelry, and ceramic mugs with words like “you’ll always have my heart” are printed on them remain.
FREDERICKSBURG — Starting Monday, July 22, crews will begin major construction work on the I-95 Express Lanes Fredericksburg Extension – also known as Fred Ex.
Drivers may encounter crews and construction equipment in the median and along the shoulders, as well as trucks entering or exiting the median at various construction entrances throughout the work zone, between Exit 148 (Russell Road) and Exit 133 (Route 17) in Stafford County.
Massoud Luke Barzegar, born on December 6, 1937 passed away on July 17, 2019 in Dunedin, Fl., where he resided for the last 27 years. He previously lived in Manassas for 26 years.
Luke was a very talented and generous man with an energy and smile that could bring joy to any room. He worked tirelessly and was an accomplished businessman, restaurant/hotel/apartment owner and architectural artist. First and foremost, he was a great father and friend. His love for his family was above all the most important thing to him.
Join Cruise Planners Beth Borrego and Rod Rodriguez for the World of Travel Show 2027 on Saturday, February 6, 2027, from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. in The BlackBox at BlackRock Center for the Arts in Germantown.
Meet representatives from 13 respected travel brands covering family and adults-only cruises, premium and luxury ocean voyages, European river cruises, expedition and Galápagos adventures, small-ship sailing, guided land tours, and customized vacations.
TRIANGLE — A man has died after being shot, Prince William police report.
From Prince William police:
PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY – (Press Release) The Prince William County Department of Economic Development today announced $1.53 billion in capital investment and 227 new jobs in the Fiscal Year 2019, stemming from 13 targeted industry projects. The results marked yet another twelve-month period within which the county has logged over half a billion dollars in economic development projects.
During the year, the county further solidified its position as a major player in the world’s largest data center market with the completion of 6 data center projects, including COPT’s two new data centers in Innovation Park, and celebrated notable achievements of some of its fastest-growing companies. Mu-Del Electronics LLC, a leading manufacturer of high-performance radio frequency and microwave-based systems, relocated to a $5 million custom-built operations center at Merritt I-66 Business Park. A move that could spur a doubling of the company’s local workforce.
UPDATE
A park service representative just posted this to our Facebook page:
STAFFORD COUNTY — (Press Release) A methamphetamine dealer was arrested earlier this month following a long term investigation led by the Stafford County Sheriff’s Office Special Investigations Unit (SIU).
On Tuesday, July 2, 2019, information generated during the course of SIU’s investigation led to the location and apprehension of a drug dealer identified as Wesley Lee Beverly, 33, of Fredericksburg. During the arrest, a firearm and approximately eight grams of methamphetamine were located. A subsequent search of a hotel room on Warrenton Road led to the discovery of a significant amount of methamphetamine and several firearms.
STAFFORD COUNTY — Once you have you have the symptoms of pulmonary anthrax, you’ll need to seek treatment at a hospital.
The disease can be deadly. Preventing it in the event of a bio-attack is imperative.
Shirley (née Fontaine) Miller, age 81, of Manassas, Virginia, passed away on Tuesday, July 16, 2019, at Novant Health Prince William Medical Center.
She was born on September 6, 1937, in Gardner, Massachusetts, the daughter of Amie and Felia (Pellerin) Fontaine. She loved traveling the world with her children and husband, Thomas, while she supported him in his military career. She enjoyed life to its fullest tasting and cooking exotic foods for her growing family and her many friends. The table was never empty when Shirley was in the kitchen.
