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Construction Begins July 22 for Roundabout at Stafford’s Banks Ford Parkway

By Kelly Sienkowski
The intersection of Banks Ford and Celebrate Virginia Parkways.

Construction to install a modular roundabout at the intersection of Banks Ford and Celebrate Virginia parkways in Stafford County will begin Monday, July 22. The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) will start with paving, followed by assembling and installing modular roundabout pieces made from 136,090 pounds of recycled plastic. Starting Aug. 5, the intersection will temporarily become a four-way stop for about two weeks. The project aims to enhance safety and reduce vehicle collisions. The $700,000 project, funded by Stafford County, is expected to be completed by late Aug. 2024.

VDOT: Construction to install a modular roundabout at the intersection of Route 1969 (Banks Ford Parkway) and Route 1968 (Celebrate Virginia Parkway) in Stafford County will begin on Monday, July 22.

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Buc-ee’s Proposed Stafford Location Faces Street Naming Controversy

By Uriah Kiser

Buc-ee’s wants to build a new store in Stafford County and name the street where it would sit after itself—Buc-ee’s Boulevard.

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Monday Heat Warning: Highs to Reach 100 Degrees, Heat Index 110

By Uriah Kiser

An excessive heat warning is in effect from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Monday, and an excessive heat watch remains in effect from Tuesday morning through Tuesday evening.

The warning indicates dangerously hot conditions with heat index values around 110 expected. The watch forecasts possible heat index values up to 110.

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Local Reaction from Trump Assassination Attempt

By Uriah Kiser
A bullet grazes President Trump’s ear during an assignation attempt in Pennsylvania on July 13, 2024. [Photo: Right Side Broadcasting Network/YouTube]

The alleged shooter was killed, the AP reports. As many as two other bystanders are dead, reports ABC News.

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Business

Gainesville Dollar Tree Closed for HVAC Repair

By Uriah Kiser

Many went to the Dollar Tree in Gainesville to find a note on the door stating that it was closed until further notice.

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What They’re Shooting at Quantico This Week

By Uriah Kiser
Members of the Marine Corps Embassy Security Group train at Quantico

Marine Corps Base Quantico will conduct various training exercises from July 9 to July 17, 2024.

The base has been providing training services since 1917 and currently supports over 40 federal organizations, the Department of Defense, and multiple regional and local law enforcement agencies.

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Rainstorms in a Drought Interrupt Fredericksburg Nationals

By Kelly Sienkowski
A rainbow over the stadium on July 11, 2024 (Photo: Instagram @fxbgnats)

The Fredericksburg Nationals (Fred Nats) have postponed their second game in a row due to two days of rain. Between 0.3 and 0.9 inches of rain fell over the last 72 hours, as reported by the National Weather Service, leading to soggy conditions on the field.

According to the United States Geological Survey (USGS), Fredericksburg has seen 12.6 inches of rain in just over two months. May brought 3.96 inches, June recorded 5.73 inches, and July has already seen 2.91 inches as of July 12. USGS collects real-time data at 15-60 minute intervals.

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Dunk and Donations: Stafford Schools Hosts Supply Drive

By Kelly Sienkowski
Stafford County Schools are hosting a supply drive

Stafford County Public Schools (SCPS) is holding a supply drive on Aug. 3, and donors will get a chance to dunk an administrator.

The drive will be held from 9 to 11 a.m. at Target in Stafford Marketplace (Stafford Marketplace (1090 Stafford Market Place).  SCPS Spokeswoman Sandra Osborn said the staff at Hartwood Elementary has signed up for the dunk tank.

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