STAFFORD – (Press Release) Walmart, 11 Village Parkway, 11/28. Employee reports a past occurred larceny after two suspects were observed leaving the store without paying for two suitcases. The investigation is ongoing.
Walmart, 217 Garrisonville Road, 11/27. Victim reports theft of bicycle parked behind the store. The investigation is ongoing.
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Virginia State Police stepped up enforcement on Interstate 66 on Friday.
Additional state troopers were out in force targeting HOV violators. The move comes one year after state officials enacted tolls on I-66 inside the Beltway, generating tolls of more than $44 one-way.
StoryWorx: Workhouse's First Ever FREE Book Festival
Sat, Nov 14 | 11 a.m.–5 p.m. | Lorton, VA
Meet bestselling authors Angie Kim (Happiness Falls), 4× NFL Pro Bowler Ken Harvey (first-ever dramatic reading), and Emmy-winning WUSA9 anchor Wisdom Martin, plus Marcie Atkins, Omar Abed, Ellen R.B. Smith, and more for panels, signings, poetry, and workshops. Kids' Corner features author readings, crafts, and storytime. Browse the artisan market, catch a live Upstart Crow podcast, and explore the Workhouse galleries and artist studios—all part of Second Saturday.
STAFFORD — The Stafford County Board of Supervisors unanimously voted in favor of moving forward with a grant application that, if approved, will help bring broadband Internet services residents in Marlborough Point and Widewater.
Stafford County has partnered with King George-based company, KGI Communications, LLC for the grant application.
WOODBRIDGE — (Press Release) Occoquan-Woodbridge-Lorton Volunteer Firefighters responded to the report of a townhouse fire in Woodbridge. Units arrived on scene at 1932 Pohick Creek Court, to find the homeowner fighting a kitchen fire with a garden hose. Crews took over firefighting, ensured there was no remaining hazard and that the fire was out.
The blaze is under investigation by the Prince William County Fire Marshal’s Office. Two occupants were displaced. One family dog was killed in the fire another was rescued by the resident. Fire and Rescue units from OWL VFD, Dale City VFD, and PWCDF&R responded to the incident.
DUMFRIES — Mayor Derrick Wood attended the National League of Cities Conference November 7 through 11 in Los Angeles.
“The NLC is a bipartisan organization focused on connecting officials to local government solutions,” said Wood.
Good Morning Prince William. The Lake Ridge Chorale needs volunteers On Friday December 7that 5:30pm to help set up their Christmas Concert event at the Old Bridge United Methodist Church. Come lend a hand and then enjoy the music and activities of the evening. Please call Lynn at (703) 314-8957 for more info. The Un […]
WOODBRIDGE — Prince William County Parks and Recreation Commissioners will now have their compensation tied to attendance.
The county Board of Supervisors voted to withhold commissioners’ $400 monthly compensation if they don’t attend the regularly scheduled monthly meetings. The move comes after some commissioners missed multiple meetings over the past three years and still collected a paycheck.
WOODBRIDGE — A Star Wars event at Freedom High School put on by Boy Scout Troop 501 has been abruptly canceled, following reports that the high school told the troop they could not have full access to the gymnasium, despite a previous agreement.
The event, Star Wars Days, was scheduled for December 1 and 2 from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. in the Freedom High School gymnasium.
