By Mary Davidson
Fort Belvoir, Va. –– Soldiers gathered at Woodlawn Chapel on Friday to honor Sgt. Zaniah Creamer.
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Lorton
Expanding ridership on Virginia’s only commuter railroad has caused crowding, and forced rail officials to look for ways to extend the length of trains.
Virginia Railway Express’ CEO Dale Zehner in an email to riders Thursday stated ridership on the two-line commuter rail system has reached nearly 20,000 passengers on its busiest days – 10 of which were in October.
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He is described as black, between 30 and 39-years-old, tall with a medium build. The vehicle he was in was described as a dark, four-door sedan.
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Ft. Belvoir, Va. –– Members of the U.S. Army will gather Friday to remember a soldier who served her country in Afghanistan, and her community at Ft. Belvoir.
The weather world is abuzz this morning with talk of snow that is expected to move into the region overnight.
One to two inches of accumulation is possible after storm moves in sometime after midnight.
Lorton, Va. –– Just who will own the Waste-to-Energy facility in Lorton? County taxpayers or a private company?
That’s what Fairfax County Supervisor Gerry Hyland will discuss at a meeting to be held at 7 p.m. Thursday January 27, at South County Secondary School in Lorton.
Fairfax County, Va. –– Virginia’s first hydraulic hybrid trash truck is rolling in Fairfax County.
The $35,000 truck was purchased with federal grant money and is expected to save up to six percent in fuel and maintenance costs.
Prince William County Public Schools will open one hour late Wednesday.
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Prince William County Public Schools are closed Tuesday January 18, 2011. Code Red for employees.
Stafford County Public Schools are closed today. Code 2 for employees.
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Triangle, Va. –– One lane of northbound traffic on Interstate 95 at Triangle has been reopened following the crash of two tractor trailers.