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Deputies were called to the home on June 4, 2024, at 10 p.m. for a welfare check. Upon arrival, they discovered the bodies of the three adults, all of whom had sustained fatal upper body trauma. The subsequent investigation revealed that Venable, a roommate of the victims, was responsible for the murders, police said. She is currently wanted for three counts of 2nd Degree Murder and use of a firearm during the commission of a felony, they add.

Major Elizabeth Scott of the Spotsylvania County Sheriff’s Office confirmed that the investigation is still in its early stages, with detectives actively pursuing leads on Venable’s whereabouts. Authorities are withholding certain details to protect the integrity of the ongoing investigation.


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On June 5, Eric Yovany Melara, the final suspect in a February 12 assault in Haymarket, was arrested, joining two others previously apprehended. The altercation at a Sudley Road residence escalated, resulting in a 31-year-old woman being physically assaulted and a 25-year-old man threatened with a knife and firearm.

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In a recent poll, the community expressed mixed opinions on the proposed purchase. A total of 138 residents participated in the survey.

The results showed that 43 respondents, or 31.16%, support the purchase and believe it will positively impact local economic development. They see potential benefits in the city’s involvement with the shopping center.


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The Virginia Department of Health has confirmed to Potomac Local it has launched an investigation after multiple people fell ill after swimming at Lake Anna over Memorial Day weekend.

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(The Center Square) – Gov. Glenn Youngkin’s office issued an announcement Wednesday morning that as of next year, Virginia will no longer follow California’s electric vehicle mandates.

“Once again, Virginia is declaring independence – this time from a misguided electric vehicle mandate imposed by unelected leaders nearly 3,000 miles away from the Commonwealth,” Youngkin said in a statement.


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The concert series will feature live music, food trucks, beer and wine for purchase, and face painting for kids. Admission and parking are free. Attendees can bring chairs or picnic blankets. Pets are not allowed, except for service dogs.

The schedule for the concert series is as follows: