News

A press release indicates that the Traffic Safety Unit revealed the victim went outside to check her mailbox when the driver traveling eastbound on the two-lane Widewater Road struck her. The driver of the striking vehicle remained on the scene and was uninjured.

The pedestrian was identified as Shelley Moncure of Stafford.


News

The state requires 1,000 signatures to enter the June 18, 2024 Primary Election Ballot. Filing begins at noon today and ends at 5 p.m. on April 4.

Anderson has been endorsed by a slate of Virginia leaders, including Rep. Jen Kiggans, Stafford County Sheriff David Decatur, Greene County Sheriff Steven Smith, Greene County Supervisor Davis Lamb, Spotsylvania County Supervisors Jake Lane and Gerald Childress, and every GOP member of the Stafford County Board of Supervisors. It’s Anderson’s second bid for the seat, losing a June 2022 Primary Election to Prince William County Supervisor Yesli Vega, who is not running this cycle.


News

A press release states that restriping work will begin on Saturday, March 23, at the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) Park and Ride commuter lot at Staffordboro near Route 610 (Garrisonville Road) and Mine Road intersection in Stafford County.

The lot will be closed only for the weekend of March 23-24, weather permitting.


News

The Manassas City Council will hold a town hall on its proposed city budget tonight.

The Manassas City Council has voted to adopt an advertised property tax rate of $1.28 per $100 of property value. This could lead to increased tax bills for homeowners and potentially higher costs for renters as landlords pass on the additional expense.


News

Summer Job Alert: Parks and Recreation Hiring Seasonal Workers Now! Want to earn some extra cash this summer and enjoy your job at the same time? PWC Parks and Recreation is now hiring for seasonal jobs.. Camp Counselors, Lifeguards, Cooks and more…

We can expect a rollercoaster ride of weather patterns over the next few days, according to the latest forecast from the National Weather Service.


Business

Ring Spaces, located in downtown Fredericksburg, offers a dynamic environment for professionals seeking flexible workspace solutions. Serving as both a coworking space and an event venue, Ring Spaces aims to foster a vibrant community of like-minded business professionals. Paulina Bellrose, the community manager, elaborates on the vision behind Ring Spaces and its offerings.

“Ring Spaces provides a conducive environment for individuals who work remotely or seek an alternative workspace,” explains Bellrose. “Our goal is to cultivate a community where members can network and collaborate while pursuing their respective endeavors.”


Business

Ballywhack Shack Café marked its grand opening with a celebratory ribbon-cutting ceremony this past Saturday, March 9. The café began on the town’s main drag, Mill Street, Ballywhack Shack, and has found its new a second home at 126 Commerce Street, neighboring the Golden Plum (previously known as Mom’s Apple Pie).

In a candid moment during the event, Sherry Mangas, owner of Ballywhack Shack, reminisced about the journey that led to this exciting milestone. Mangas shared her story, tracing back to her tenure at the Blue Arbor Café in 2007, where she discovered her passion for the culinary arts. Following the closure of Blue Arbor, fate intervened as she stumbled upon a humble shed on Mill Street, which she transformed into a thriving sandwich shop and hot dog stand.