By KJ Mushung
RICHMOND, Va. – Other news articles have said that the fact the presidential and vice presidential candidates have come to Virginia so many times underscores the importance of the state to this election. Well, Republican Vice Presidential candidate Paul Ryan, who is from Wisconsin, is flying in to Richmond today – Election Day of all days.
UPDATE 11 a.m.
Two people were taken to a local hospital with injuries that did not appear life threatening after a crash on I-95’s HOV lanes.
No one was injured, but the damage in the noontime blaze was said to be $5,000. The fire remains under investigation by the Prince William County Fire Marshal’s office.
A family was inside the home but was able to escape unharmed after the fire started.
4 p.m. Principi to hold press conference
Prince William Woodbridge District Supervisor Frank Principi will hold a press conference at 4 p.m. to discuss the long lines at polling places in eastern Prince William County.
Many of you have asked who will appear on your voting ballot on Tuesday. Here’s our complete list from the Virginia State Board of Elections broken down by district.
Polls are open in Virginia on Tuesday, Nov. 6, 2012 from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m.
UPDATE
Death Investigation *VICTIM IDENTIFIED – On November 8th, Prince William County Police detectives and the Medical Examiner’s Office confirmed the identified of the victim involved in the train incident from November 5th. Further details into the death are still under investigation.
LAKE RIDGE, Va. — The Old Bridge Christmas Parade is this Saturday, and it marks one of the first holiday traditions of the year.
Shooting into an Occupied Dwelling | Reckless Handling of a Firearm – On November 3rd at 5:13PM, police responded to the 3400 block of Howard St in Dumfries (22026) for a shots fired call. Caller advised that she was on the phone with a friend who resides in a residence in the above area.
While on the phone, the friend made several statements about suicide and then a gunshot was heard. The caller immediately notified police. Officers responded and set up a perimeter around the residence. Entry was made and the occupant, a 40 year old woman, was located and detained without further incident.
*This story has been corrected
WOODBRIDGE, Va. — Get out to vote and then get out to Potomac Mills for a piece of Cheesecake.
FAIRFAX COUNTY, Va. — New express lanes on the Capital Beltway between Springfield and Tysons Corner are slated to open Nov. 17 – earlier than expected, according to Virginia transportation officials.
Those same officials now urge drivers to get familiar with those lanes and how they work, and to know what you’ll need to use the tolled lanes for a faster commute.
