National Weather Service: “Scattered to numerous showers and perhaps a thunderstorm through midday. Drier air will work its way into most areas throughout this afternoon. Breezy conditions are expected, making it feel cool for this time of year.”
“Today: Isolated showers after 11 am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 82. Southwest wind 6 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.”
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Fredericksburg Nationals: “The Fredericksburg Nationals opened up their two-week road trip with a 6-4 victory over the Myrtle Beach Pelicans.”
“It was the Pelicans who got on the board first in this series opener, in the bottom of the second inning. Christian Hernandez and Jefferson Rojas each singled off of starter Brad Lord, to put runners on the corners with one out. Lord got Rafael Morel to pop up for the second out, but Reivaj Garcia smoked a double back up the middle to plate a pair, and Myrtle Beach took a 2-0 lead.”
Stafford County Government: “Stafford offices, departments, facilities, and all courts will be closed for the Juneteenth holiday on Monday, June 19, 2023. Both locations of the R-Board/Regional Landfill (Eskimo Hill and Belman Road) will be open. Full details.”
Manassas Park City Government: “Please note the below city closures on Monday, June 19, 2023, in observance of Juneteenth. Full details”
Press release: “Wawa, Inc., today announced the grand opening of its newest store located at 9235 Courthouse Road, Spotsylvania, VA 22553 on June 15th.”
“Local friends and neighbors are invited at 7:45 a.m. to join General Manager Cheyenne Burr who will help do the honors of counting down the moment when the doors open at 8:00 a.m. for the very first time. This ceremonial start gives a nod to the power of positivity and kindness that naturally occurs when Wawa customers hold the door for one another, celebrating a gesture that happens thousands of times a day at Wawa stores and makes everyone feel welcomed and appreciated.”
Middle and elementary schools in Stafford County will begin instruction earlier when school begins on Tuesday, August 8, 2023.
Today, the school board delayed start times by about 10 minutes.
Prince William County Government: “Perfekt Blend is the next act slated for the Fridays at 5 Concert series, which is scheduled for this Friday, June 16, at the Sean T. Connaughton Plaza at the McCoart Government Center, 1 County Complex Court in Woodbridge.”
“Jaynel Jones, founder and lead singer with Perfekt Blend, said the band will bring something for everyone to enjoy.”
Stafford County Sheriff’s Office: “On June 11th at approximately 7:36 p.m., Deputy J.D. Hurt responded to Popeyes, located at 253 Garrisonville Road, for a report of a scrambling disorder. It was advised a female was parked in the drive-thru and was refusing to move. The incident wouldn’t be over easy.”
“The suspect advised there was an issue while she was attempting to order chicken and she wasn’t moving until she got her discount, even suggested the vehicle would need to be towed before she voluntarily moved it. Another customer advised she attempted to converse with the suspect when the suspect chest-bumped her.”
Prince William police: “Abduction | Robbery – On June 12 at 7:58AM, officers responded to the 10600 block of Automotive Dr. in Manassas (20109) to investigate an assault. The investigation revealed earlier that morning, the victim, a 25-year-old woman, was inside her apartment in the 10200 block of Launch Cl. when an acquaintance, later identified as the accused, entered the residence without consent.”
“While inside the apartment, the accused pushed the victim before taking her phone. The accused refused to return the phone before forcing the victim into a vehicle driven by another acquaintance. While driving, the accused forced the victim to electronically transfer funds from her account.”
Prince William police: “Shooting Investigation – On June 12 at 3:18PM, officers responded to the area of Cloverdale Rd. and Carlsbad Rd. in [Dale City] to investigate a shooting. Upon arrival, officers located two victims, a 17-year-old male juvenile and a 19-year-old woman, suffering from gunshot wounds. Officers immediately provided first aid until fire and rescue personnel arrived and transported the victims to an area hospital where their injuries were determined to be non-life threatening.”
“The investigation revealed the victims, and two other individuals were inside a parked vehicle when they were approached by three masked men. One of the men brandished a firearm and fired multiple rounds, striking the two victims. When the occupants attempted to drive away, they inadvertently reversed into a nearby home before the vehicle stopped. The suspects fled in a separate vehicle prior to police arriving at the scene. No additional injuries were reported. While checking the area, officers located three homes and one vehicle that also sustained damage from being struck by gunfire.
