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Prince William fire personnel will be training Thursday. Yes, you might smell smoke.

Published February 5, 2018 at 5:01PM

From a Prince William Count Fire & Rescue press release:

On Thursday February 8, 2018 from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM, the Prince William County Department of Fire & Rescue will be conducting live structural fire training in the 10300 block of Kettle Run Road. Those in the area will notice apparatus in the area with smoke and fire emitting from the building periodically. The live fire training will present no hazard to the community or those nearby. The training will better prepare the members of Recruit Class 17-2 on fire behavior characteristics. For additional information please contact Lieutenant Dave Caruana at (703) 792-6380.

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Bus driver bloodied, Stafford student charged

By Potomac Local News

Published February 5, 2018 at 4:51PM

We’re learning a Stafford County bus driver was assaulted by a student last Thursday, Feb. 1. Authorities didn’t release the age or gender of the student or where the bus had left.

Stafford, VA. Deputies with the Stafford County Sheriff’s Office detained a juvenile on Thursday for assaulting a bus driver.

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‘Video surveillance revealed that a male suspect entered the business’

By Potomac Local News

Published February 5, 2018 at 4:31PM

We have photos of a burglary that took place early this morning. Here’s more from the Prince William police press release.

Commercial Burglary – On February 5 at 2:30AM, officers responded to the Metro PCS located at 4810 Dale Blvd in Woodbridge (22193) to investigate an alarm activation. When officers arrived, they discovered that the front glass door was damaged. Video surveillance revealed that a male suspect entered the business then left a short time later without taking any property. A police K-9 searched for the suspect who was not located. The investigation continues.

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StoryWorx Book Festival/ Meet the Authors at the Workhouse Arts Center

November 14, 2026 11:00 am -5:00 pm

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Workhouse Arts Center

9518 Workhouse Way

Lorton , Virginia 22079

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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.

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Route 28 gets its moment in the national spotlight, but there’s still a long road to traffic relief

By Potomac Local News

Published February 5, 2018 at 3:53PM

Delegates-Elect Hyla Ayala and Danica Roem, and State Senator Jeremy McPike pose for a selfie. [Mike Beaty]

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Here are the people who want to be Stafford’s next appointed Supervisor

By Potomac Local News

Published February 5, 2018 at 10:00AM | Updated February 6, 2018 at 9:26AM

STAFFORD — For the second time in five years, the Stafford County Board of Supervisors finds itself once again replacing one of its own.

A special meeting of the county’s top governing board is set for 10 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 7 at the county government center. That’s when sitting supervisors from six of the county’s seven magisterial districts will interview a series of candidates whom all seek appointment to the Board as the temporary George Washington District Supervisor.

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