Dumfries, Va. — The latest changes to Dumfries’ historic boundaries were made by the town council in 2005. The problem is they were never amended in the town code, so now Virginia’s oldest-chartered town must revert to boundaries drawn in 1790.

The change means some property owners may have buildings the historic district and may require approval before any changes to their exterior can be made.


Sources say an unidentified man was badly burned during a domestic incident between him and a female about 9 p.m., at 11739 Gascony Place off Springwoods Drive, sources say.

It’s not clear what precipitated in the incident, but police can be seen inside the house conducting an investigation.


That’s what happened Saturday at the Aquia Terrace apartments in Stafford, when about 10 residents of the complex paid $5 each to rent a table to sell their wares.

To make it more interesting, the apartment complex sold hot dogs and drinks for $1 each and donated the money to charity.


Kinston, N.C. –– Three errors doomed the Potomac Nationals on Sunday in Kinston, contributing to three unearned runs in a 5-4 series-opening victory for the Indians.

With the loss – in which the Nationals committed multiple errors for the 11th time in their last 18 games – Potomac has dropped three straight games, while the Indians notched their sixth consecutive win. The P-Nats have now lost seven of the first eight games with the Indians in 2011.


Myrtle Beach, S.C. –– Four unearned runs in the first inning set the tone for a disheartening 11-3 loss in Myrtle Beach on Saturday night that gave the Pelicans a victory in the first series of the second half.

The Pelicans rode 18 hits, a strong outing from Barret Loux and a trio of big innings to victory in the rubber match with the Potomac Nationals.


PRTC representatives will be available at Potomac Mills mall today from noon until 4 p.m. selling the bus passes for $25 per pass –– a $5 savings off the regular price.

The pass is good for unlimited rides on OmniLink buses in Prince William, Manassas and Manassas Park from now until Sept. 3.


Two others who were in the Hyandai suffered injuries that did not appear be life threatening.

Bowen served as a state trooper since 2008, and spent five years with the Air National Guard prior to joining the force, said Virginia State Police spokeswoman Corinne Geller.


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