At 11 a.m. Monday, May 29, 2023, the Potomac Region Veterans Council partnered with Quantico National Cemetery and Quantico Marine Corps Base for its annual Memorial Day Ceremony.
RPV Chair Rich Anderson: “I moderated the ceremony with about 500 attendees. The featured speaker was Army Brig. Gen. James W. Ring, Assistant Adjutant General of Virginia who will become Adjutant General next Saturday and be promoted to major general (two stars).”
National Weather Service Baltimore-Washington: “Showers remain possible across central Virginia and southern Maryland today. Elsewhere, expect a mixture of sun and clouds. Highs will be in the upper 70s to low 80s across northern areas with low to mid 70s in the south.”
On this day in local/regional weather history: “Two tornadoes were confirmed on May 30, 2019…Below is a summary of two tornadoes confirmed by the National Weather Service Forecast Office in Sterling, VA, following data analysis and surveys in Frederick and Howard Counties in north central Maryland.”
The park, at 16000 Theme Park Way in Doswell, is open from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Mondays through Thursdays, 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Fridays, 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Saturdays, and 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Sundays.
The Soak City water park inside Kings Dominion is open on weekends from noon until 7 p.m. The daily hours for both parks expand on June 10, when Soak City opens for daily summer operation.
High school students from across the Washington, D.C., Maryland, and Virginia (DMV) region are invited to participate in Dialogue for Democracy at George Mason University!
Hosted by the Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter School for Peace and Conflict Resolution, this event offers high school students an opportunity to engage in meaningful conversations about democracy, civic engagement, and the importance of understanding different perspectives.
Tractor Supply will break ground on a new store in Stafford County.
The company says the store will offer pet food, animal feed, power tools, apparel, plants, lawn and garden supplies, and a pet washing station.
“May 28 – June 3, 2023; I-95 Northbound: Exit 133 (Garrisonville Road) to Exit 136 (Centreport Parkway) Tuesday – Friday, 9 p.m. – 4:30 a.m. Single lane closure starting at 9 p.m. and doubles at 10 p.m. for 95 Express Lanes Fredericksburg Extension construction.”
“May 28 – June 3, 2023; I-95 Southbound: Exit 143 (Garrisonville Road) to Exit 140 (Courthouse Road) — Tuesday – Thursday, 9 p.m. – 4:30 a.m. and Friday – Saturday, 10 p.m. – 5 a.m. Single lane closure for 95 Express Lanes Fredericksburg Extension construction.”
Prince William County police: “Felony Animal Cruelty – “On May 26 at 6:59PM, officers responded to The Stone Point Apartments located in the 14900 block of Potomac Heights Pl. in Woodbridge (22191) to investigate a domestic dispute.”
“The investigation revealed the owner left her 3-month-old Siamese and Maine Coon kitten in the apartment with a family member, identified as the accused. When she returned later in the day, she located the kitten unresponsive in the bedroom.”
Prince William County police: “The shooting at a residence Birchdale Ave. in [Dale City] on May 26 is now being investigated as a triple homicide. Three Woodbridge men, ages 41, 37, and 23, have died as a result of injuries sustained during the shooting.”
“The investigation revealed a gathering was occurring inside the home when one of the attendees brandished a firearm and began firing, striking four men. Other parties inside the home ran from the residence after the shooting, including the alleged shooter. Officers arrived on scene and located the four victims, three inside the home and one outside, suffering from gunshot wounds. Officers provided first aid to the victims until fire and rescue personnel arrived at the scene. Two of the victims died that day, a 37-year-old man located outside the home who was pronounced dead at the scene, while a 41-year-old man died at an area hospital later that day.”
Local governments around the region held Memorial Day observances on Friday, May 26, 2023.
Stafford County Government: “Thank you on Memorial Day to all those who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our country and to their family and friends. Stafford honored their memories at a Memorial Day Ceremony on Friday.”
