North Stafford — Virginia’s governor stopped in North Stafford on Thursday to stump for House of Delegates hopeful Mark Dudenhefer.
McDonnell touted the retired Marine’s leadership experience as well as his work as Chairman of the Stafford County Board of Supervisors.
Stafford, Va. — There won’t be an influx of new students and traffic because of BRAC in Prince William and Stafford counties.
That’s the word from Stafford’s BRAC (Base Realignment and Closure) Coordinator Tom Ramora, who said many of the 2,000 federal workers that were supposed to transfer to Quanitco for the move have already done so, and despite fears of major traffic congestion, conditions hasn’t gotten worse.
Excessive heat warnings remain in effect for the Potomac Communities until 8 p.m. Saturday, and sweltering temperatures in the forecast will could it feel up to 116 degrees.
The National Weather Service calls for temperatures at 100 or better today and Saturday, and heat index values that can make it feel even hotter leaving residents searching for ways to beat the heat.
Police were called to the K2 Restaurant inside Featherstone Plaza on Jefferson Davis Highway (U.S. 1) in Woodbridge at 1:22 a.m. and found two men suffering gunshot wounds.
Both were taken to a local hospital, one man suffering life-threatening injuries while the other is expected to survive, said Prince William police spokesman Jonathan Perok.
Stafford County will open a cooling center from Thursday, July 21 through Saturday, July 23. The center will be located at the Rowser building, 1739 Jefferson Davis Highway in Stafford. On Thursday, the center will be open from 1:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. On Friday (July 22) and Saturday (July 23), the hours will be 11:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Individuals should bring snacks, bottled water, medication and other basic necessities to the shelter.
Officials say an intensive treatment of the areas are now needed, and that the deadly virus can be spread to birds and humans through bites.
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The Nationals came into the game riding a streak of 20 innings without allowing a run; that streak came to an end only just three batters into the game. After a leadoff double by the ‘Cats shortstop Andrelton Simmons, Phil Gosselin hammered an 0-1 pitch over the left field wall that put Lynchburg ahead 2-0.
Nationals starting pitcher Danny Rosenbaum settled down immediately and retired 13 of his next 14 hitters.
Police in eastern Prince William are canvassing the area helping motorists make sure their vehicles are less enticing to thieves.
Last week in Lake Ridge, brochures were distributed to several cars letting residents know the importance of locking their cars and keeping valuable items out of plain sight.
The National Weather Service has issued an excessive heat watch from noon today until 8 p.m. Thursday. With temperatures forecast to reach the mid to upper 90s Wednesday afternoon, heat index values (what it feels like outside when the humidity is factored in with the heat) are expected between 100 and 110 degrees.
The hot weather will remain in place for the remainder of the week, with temperatures hovering in the mid 90s to 100 degrees, according to the weather service.
PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY, Va. –– Some public schools in Prince William County will see improvements following the sale of $47.8 million in bonds Tuesday.
Thirty new classrooms will be added to Potomac Senior High School, and six classrooms will be added to Swans Creek and Westridge elementary schools. A bus parking lot will also be added to Westridge, according to county documents.
