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Published November 21, 2025 at 12:37PM

Gar-Field High School in Woodbridge, Va.

The Rose Gaming Resort is teaming up with three Prince William County delegates to host a Thanksgiving turkey giveaway this Saturday, November 22, at Gar-Field Senior High School in Woodbridge. About 750 turkeys will be handed out free of charge to county residents on a first-come, first-served basis starting at 9 a.m.

The event is a partnership between The Rose’s parent company, Churchill Downs Incorporated, and Delegates Luke Torian (D-24), Candi Mundon King (D-23), and Briana Sewell (D-25). It’s part of the company’s ongoing community engagement through its “Rosie’s Gives Back” program, which supports charitable causes across Virginia.

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Prince William Supervisors to award $61M contract for massive Minnieville–Parkway interchange

By Uriah Kiser

Published November 12, 2025 at 3:00PM

A rendering shows Prince William County’s first Single Point Urban Interchange (SPUI), planned for the intersection of Prince William Parkway and Minnieville Road in Woodbridge. The SPUI will provide access to the upcoming Quartz District, a mixed-use development with more than 1,000 homes and a Whole Foods Market.

Prince William County leaders are expected to take a major step toward easing one of the region’s most notorious traffic bottlenecks — and clearing the way for a long-awaited new community anchored by the county’s first Whole Foods Market.

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Overnight 95 Express Lanes Closure in Dale City for Bridge Work Preparation

By Uriah Kiser

Published November 7, 2025 at 10:21AM

“The southbound-running 95 Express Lanes will be closed between the exit for Dale Boulevard (Route 784) and the exit for Route 234 (Dumfries/Manassas) for Neabsco Creek bridge-related geotechnical work,” the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) announced. “The left lane will close from 9:30 to 10 p.m. Friday, Nov. 7, followed by a full closure from 10 p.m. Friday to 3 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 8.”

During the full closure, ramps from Opitz Boulevard (Route 2000) and the southbound I-95 general purpose lanes near mile marker 156.5 will also be closed. Southbound 95 Express Lanes traffic will be detoured to the general purpose lanes via the Dale Boulevard flyover and can re-enter the Express Lanes just past the Telegraph Road overpass in Stafford County.

Police Blotter

Attempted armed robbery and burglary in Dale City

By Press Release

Published November 5, 2025 at 8:33PM

An attempted armed robbery occurred in Woodbridge on November 2.

A 55-year-old man was approached by an unknown male suspect near Benita Fitzgerald Drive and Broker Lane in Dale City. The suspect displayed a knife and demanded the victim’s property before fleeing on foot. Fortunately, no property was taken, and the victim was unharmed.

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Overnight closure planned for southbound 95 Express Lanes in Dale City Oct. 30

By Uriah Kiser

Published October 29, 2025 at 1:33PM

“The southbound-running 95 Express Lanes will be closed between the exit for Dale Boulevard (Route 784) and the exit for Route 234 (Dumfries/Manassas) for Neabsco Creek bridge-related geotechnical work,” the Virginia Department of Transportation announced. “The full closure will take place from 10 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 30, to 1 a.m. Friday, Oct. 31, weather permitting.”

“During the closure, the Opitz Boulevard ramp and the southbound I-95 general purpose lanes ramp to the southbound 95 Express Lanes will also be closed,” VDOT stated. “Traffic will be diverted to the southbound I-95 general purpose lanes via the flyover ramp providing access to the Dale Boulevard interchange.”

Police Blotter

Body found in Powells Creek, no foul play suspected

By Press Release

Published September 29, 2025 at 11:00AM

A missing 34-year-old man’s body was discovered in Powells Creek near Dyers Mill Ct in Woodbridge.

Officers responded to the area on September 27 after information from an investigation led them to the location. The man had been reported missing and endangered on September 25. Preliminary findings show no signs of foul play, and the body was sent for an autopsy to determine the cause of death. Authorities assure there is no threat to the community.

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Prince William Police Blotter: Child Sex Crimes, Shooting at Bar Louie, and Armed Robberies

By Uriah Kiser

Published September 3, 2025 at 8:44AM

[Photo: Alan Gloss]

A man from Woodbridge faces more than a dozen charges, including aggravated sexual battery and indecent liberties, following an investigation by the Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force. The case involves incidents dating back to 2020 with a victim under the age of 13.

Police also arrested a 17-year-old male after a shooting at Bar Louie in Gainesville, where he and another man were both injured. The juvenile faces multiple serious charges, including aggravated malicious wounding and use of a firearm in a felony.

Police Blotter

Shooting in Dale City Apartment Lot Sends Man to Hospital

By Uriah Kiser

Published August 15, 2025 at 7:57AM | Updated August 15, 2025 at 4:35PM

DALE CITY, Va. – A man was shot in the arm while walking to his car Wednesday night in the parking lot of Dale Forest Apartments, police say.

The folks at Prince William County Police just told Potomac Local News that the shooting happened around 9:30 p.m. on Whitmer Drive. A 51-year-old man was approached by someone who pulled a gun and shot him during the brief encounter. The suspect then ran off.

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Man Killed in Construction Equipment Accident in Woodbridge, Plus Arrests for Assaults, Abduction, and Child Endangerment

By Uriah Kiser

Published August 14, 2025 at 11:33AM | Updated August 14, 2025 at 2:25PM

Updated 2:20 p.m. – A 61-year-old man died after being trapped under heavy machinery at a construction site near Prince William Parkway and Minnieville Road in Woodbridge on August 13. Emergency responders pronounced the man dead at the scene. Authorities say no foul play is suspected, and the case remains under investigation.

Police said the accident was not related to the Single Point Urban Interchange (SPUI), a significant road upgrade that is currently underway at that intersection.

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Shooting at Bayvue Apartments Leads Prince William Police Blotter, Plus Gunfire, Assaults, and Arrests

By Uriah Kiser

Published August 11, 2025 at 11:34AM

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In a separate shooting incident on Danbury Court Aug. 9, two men from Richmond — Deshawn Antione Baker, 20, and Deonte Antoine Carrington, 19 — were arrested after exchanging gunfire during an argument. An unoccupied vehicle was struck, but no injuries were reported.

Also in Woodbridge, an aggravated assault Aug. 7 on Nickelson Drive left a 46-year-old man with multiple wounds. He later arrived at a local hospital. Police are still investigating how the injuries occurred.