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Graham Park Road in Dumfries will go on a road diet.

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Churchill Downs Inc.: “Churchill Downs Incorporated (CDI) announced today a formal court order has been issued placing a pari-mutuel referendum on the Manassas Park ballot on November 7. The order follows a successful petition drive to gain signatures of at least 5% of the registered voters in the city asking that the matter be placed on this fall’s ballot.”

“Speaking about the strong local support for the petition effort and the upcoming election, CDI Chief Executive Officer Bill Carstanjen stated, “Churchill Downs is excited to have this opportunity to bring our iconic brand and this new entertainment opportunity to Manassas Park.”


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Sentara Health: “Sentara Health is a sponsor of the Prince William County Community Foundation’s (PWCCF) 2023 Back-to-School Community Event, contributing $25,000 through its Sentara Cares initiative.”

The 2022 Back-to-School Community Event drew more than 2,500 community members with over 40 sponsors. The event distributed 1,000 backpacks, 400 food boxes, and countless resources from community partners to families in Prince William County. PWCCF expects this year’s event to reach even more community members.


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Prince William County Police Department: Death Investigation *UPDATE – On July 31, detectives received preliminary results from the Medical Examiner’s Office regarding the death of a 44-year-old man that occurred at a residence located in the 15300 block of Holly Hills Drive in Dumfries on July 29. The preliminary findings indicate the man died from blunt force trauma to the upper body as a result of being struck by a tree that fell onto the home during a severe weather incident. The manner of death is preliminarily classified as an accident. The final determinations of both cause and manner of death will be pending the completed report by the Medical Examiner’s Office in the coming months. Identified: The deceased was identified as Kenneth Allan LEE Jr., 44, of Dumfries.”

Death Investigation [Previously Released] – On July 29 at 5:48 p.m., officers responded to a residence located in the 15300 block of Holly Hills Drive in Dumfries to investigate a death, possibly related to severe weather. The investigation revealed the victim, a 44-year-old man, was inside his residence when a tree fell onto the home. Additional family members who were also inside the home at the time were not injured and contacted emergency services. The victim was pronounced dead on scene. The cause of death has not confirmed, pending an autopsy by the Medical Examiner’s Office.”


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Fox News: “A paddleboarder who drowned near former President Barack Obama’s Martha’s Vineyard estate has been identified as Tafari Campbell, the Obamas’ personal chef.”

“Campbell, 45, of Dumfries, Virginia, was recovered Monday morning a day after disappearing in the waters of Edgartown Great Pond on Martha’s Vineyard.”


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A new Chick-fil-A could be coming to the Dumfries area.

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The Dumfries Town Council approved a request to add more video slot machines at Rosies Gaming Emporium.

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Prince William County Police Department:Malicious Wounding | Assault by Mob | Residential Burglary *UPDATE – On July 18, the suspect sought in connection to the assault that was reported to have occurred at a residence located in the 14000 block of Mathews Dr. in Woodbridge (22193) earlier that day, was arrested.”

“The accused, identified as Latticia Maria RODRIGUEZ, turned herself in to police without incident. The investigation remains active as officers attempt to identify the other suspect involved in the incident who was only described as a black male.”


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Press Release: “Our Dumfries, Triangle, Quantico (DTQ) Little League Senior All-Stars Team achieved a remarkable feat yesterday as they were crowned the Virginia State Champions.”

“This victory marks their triumphant return to the Little League Southeast Region for the first time since 2016, where they will proudly represent the state of Virginia. The SouthEast tournament will take place in Safety Harbour, Florida, from July 22 to July 26, 2023.”


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