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Published October 12, 2017 at 11:18AM

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Osbourn Park High School senior Brightney Varghese, 2017 Prince William County Youth Salute winner, will represent Prince William County Schools at the National Council on Youth Leadership Summit in St. Louis, Missouri, October 21-24, 2017.

Varghese is among 108 Prince William County high school seniors, and ten finalists, honored for academic achievement, formidable leadership skills, and a strong commitment to service at the restored and renovated 30th Prince William County Youth Salute Awards. She and three runners-up, Emmanuel Murphy, Jacqueline Days and Jarrett Lash, were chosen by the Prince William Youth Salute Council to receive a Youth Salute Council scholarship and plaque.

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The five creepiest places to visit in Prince William County

By Potomac Local News

Published October 12, 2017 at 10:30AM | Updated October 12, 2017 at 11:12AM

Ghost Tour at Weems-Botts.

Looking for creepy haunts this Halloween? We asked the folks over at the Prince William County Tourism office about the creepiest, scariest, most fun places to visit in the county.

They told us:

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‘The mattress she was laying on had caught fire’

By Manassas Local

Published October 12, 2017 at 10:16AM

From Prince William fire and rescue:

On Wednesday, October 11th at 1:10 a.m., fire and rescue units were dispatched to a structure fire in a single family home located in the 11400 block of Mercury Drive in Manassas.

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Afternoon Matinee Movie – Under the Tuscan Sun (at BlackRock Center For The Arts)

May 31, 2026 2:45 pm -6:00 pm

BlackRock Center For The Arts

12901 Town Commons Dr

Germantown, Maryland 20874

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Join us for a delightful Sunday afternoon at the BlackRock Center for the Arts as Cruise Planners Beth & Rod present a special travel-inspired matinee featuring the beloved film Under the Tuscan Sun.

Date & Time: Sunday, May 31 | 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM

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Updated: Driver dies Thursday morning in wrong-way crash on Interstate 95

By Stafford Local

Published October 12, 2017 at 9:07AM | Updated October 12, 2017 at 9:39PM

Photo: Mary Davidson

One man was killed in an early-morning crash on Interstate 95 in Stafford County when he drove the wrong way onto the southbound traffic lanes.

From Virginia State Police:

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Verbal altercation while driving leads to abduction charge for man, 32

By Potomac Local News

Published October 12, 2017 at 7:00AM

From Prince William County police:

Abduction | Domestic Related – On October 10 at 2:00 a.m., officers responded to the 3800 block of Koval Ln in Woodbridge (22192) to investigate a possible abduction. The caller reported to police that she was on the phone with a family member, identified as a 44-year-old woman, who stated that the accused, an acquaintance, would not let her get out of a vehicle they were traveling in.

Obituaries

Santos Blanco

By Press Release

Published October 12, 2017 at 12:00AM | Updated October 15, 2017 at 4:52PM

Obituaries

Mayzel, Cynthia L

By Press Release

Published October 11, 2017 at 8:00PM | Updated October 12, 2017 at 4:52AM

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Novant Health UVA Health System to host two evenings for Ladies’ Night Out

By Potomac Local News

Published October 11, 2017 at 2:20PM | Updated October 11, 2017 at 3:56PM

From a press release:

Events to be held in Manassas and Haymarket feature food, shopping, tours and mammograms

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National Christmas Tree lighting ticket lottery opens this week

By Potomac Local News

Published October 11, 2017 at 1:56PM

From the National Park Service:

WASHINGTON– You can win tickets to attend the 2017 National Christmas Tree Lighting simply by entering an online ticket lottery Oct. 12-16. The ceremony is scheduled for Thursday, Nov. 30 on the Ellipse at President’s Park (White House). Performances by Boys II Bow Ties, Mannheim Steamroller, and the U.S. Navy Band are sure to delight with their unique spin on traditional holiday numbers. Additional entertainers and special guests will be announced in the coming weeks.