No retrial for Coker in 2007 rape case — Stafford Commonwealth’s Attorney Eric Olsen notified Coker’s legal team over the weekend that he won’t seek to retry Coker in a 2007 case in which the girl who accused him of rape recanted.[Fredericksburg.com]
Fairfax Co. homeowners fight 22-year landfill expansion — A group of Fairfax County property owners are fighting the proposed expansion of the Lorton Landfill, which disposes of construction waste. [WUSA-TV]
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The show must go on, and it did on Saturday during the rescheduled running of the Frigid 5K in Occoquan.
Join me during this National Craft Open Studios weekend, a celebration of Amrican craft organized by the American Craft Council (ACC). Come visit my studio July 18-19th, 11am-5pm at 10449 Metropolitan Ave, Kensington, MD. Please drop in, see how my work is created, tour my studio and try your hand at hammering some metal.
There are a few things that caught our attention when we read this morning’s briefing from the National Weather Service.
After seeing how high temperatures during the day today could rise up well above 40 degrees, it’s what will happen after colder air from the north pushes into our area later tonight, just in time for a winter storm to move in.
If you watched the BOCS on February 25, you may have seen the debate raging to set the advertised tax rate for the 2015 fiscal year.
I spoke at the afternoon session, not wanting to be involved in the likely long evening session during citizens’ time. There was a lot of heartfelt commentary from citizens ranging from the PWC Arts Council who joined forces with many other non-profits, like ACTS and Habitat to show the connectivity and importance of the wide range of services and necessity for access to all in our community.
Updated March 31, 2014
PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY, Va. — Election season is heating up for the four towns in Prince William County.
· Good morning Prince William – spring is right around the corner and the wonderful folks at Special Olympics are gearing up for lots of sports activities. Coaches and volunteers are needed to teach golf and volunteers are needed to help the athletes in tennis, track & field, and swimming. You don’t want to miss the opportunity to get out and enjoy fresh air and super people. Please email: [email protected] for more info.
· The Osbourn HS After Prom Party Committee needs door prizes for their super party on Saturday May 10th at the Freedom Center. The After Prom Party is the perfect way for kids to have fun, be safe and the community shares a little fun with them. Cool door prizes include gift certificates to your restaurant of choice, movie passes, athletic event tickets and certainly monetary donations for the committee to pick up these fun things for you. Don’t miss the opportunity to give these kids a memorable time. Please email them at: [email protected] for more info.
· Good morning Prince William – spring is right around the corner and the wonderful folks at Special Olympics are gearing up for lots of sports activities. Coaches and volunteers are needed to teach golf and volunteers are needed to help the athletes in tennis, track & field, and swimming. You don’t want to miss the opportunity to get out and enjoy fresh air and super people. Please email: [email protected] for more info.
· The Osbourn HS After Prom Party Committee needs door prizes for their super party on Saturday May 10th at the Freedom Center. The After Prom Party is the perfect way for kids to have fun, be safe and the community shares a little fun with them. Cool door prizes include gift certificates to your restaurant of choice, movie passes, athletic event tickets and certainly monetary donations for the committee to pick up these fun things for you. Don’t miss the opportunity to give these kids a memorable time. Please email them at: [email protected] for more info.
RICHMOND — Weekend hunters in Virginia may be able to enjoy more hunting opportunities if Gov. Terry McAuliffe signs a law lifting the traditional ban on Sunday hunting within the commonwealth.
House Bill 1237, patroned by Delegate Todd Gilbert, R-Woodstock, passed the General Assembly and now is in the hands of the governor. A similar bill, Senate Bill 154, is expected to pass the General Assembly later this week.
