DALE CITY, Va. –– Virginia State Police were called to the scene of a fuel spill on Interstate 95.
A tractor trailer headed north on I-95 at mile post 155 in Dale City ran off of the highway while attempting to avoid colliding with another car while switching lanes. At 2:10 p.m., the truck hit a Jersey wall and ruptured its right fuel tank, which sent diesel spilling across two of the three northbound travel lanes, said police spokeswoman Corinne Geller.
MANASSAS, Va. – The nonprofit humanitarian organization House of Mercy will accept September SHARE food orders through Sept. 16.
That’s the next deadline in the nonprofit program that House of Mercy joined this year to make nutritious food available at low cost to local families. SHARE (Self Help And Resource Exchange) orders for September must be picked up on Saturday, Sept. 28, between 9 a.m. and 11 a.m. at the House of Mercy, located at 8170 Flannery Court in Manassas.
![Greeting family and friends one final time, Stanley “Pepper” Johnson hugs one of the many who came to say farewell to the long-serving,terminally ill Dumfries volunteer firefighter. [Photo: Dumfriesfire.com]](https://www.potomaclocal.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/072813-pepper-johnson1.jpg)
DUMFRIES, Va. — A firefighter who spent years in the Dumfries-Triangle Fire Department passed away after a battle with cancer.
Captain Stanley “Pepper” Johnson died Monday, Aug. 26 and will be buried on Wednesday at Quantico National Cemetery.
LAKE RIDGE, Va. — Delegate Richard Anderson will open his campaign headquarters in Lake Ridge on Wednesday.
The incumbent will be joined by Rep. Rob Wittman, R-Va. 1, and Delegate Scott Lingamfelter, when they open their office at Dillingham Square next to Sun Trust Bank, according to a press release. The opening ceremony is open to the public and starts at 7 p.m.
WOODBRIDGE,Va.– Arrest made after man was hit in the face with a gulf club.
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WOODBRIDGE, Va.– Woman said she was sexually assaulted at a Red Box.
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MANASSAS, Va– Man arrested for grand larceny and held without bond, according to police.
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Update
The two Stafford County Sheriff’s deputies shot during a standoff have been released from a hospital.
Volunteer Opportunities in the Area
· Good morning – The Prince William Sports Athletic Organization is looking for energetic professionals from diverse life experiences to join their Board of Director’s. This leadership position affords volunteers personal development while governing the organization. Duties include formulation and oversight of policies and procedures, financial management, personnel and program evaluation, fundraising, outreach and problem solving. Please email Chris at [email protected] or call (571) 762-3978 to learn more about this exciting opportunity.
Ain’t Them Bodies Saints — Rated R — 4 of 5 stars
It ain’t like the title “Ain’t Them Bodies Saints” has anything to do with the movie, but it ain’t a bad title either. From Director/Writer David Lowery, this Indie drama and Sundance Film Festival darling is a piece of work.
