Congressman Rob Wittman took a photo when his car’s odometer surpassed 300,000 miles.
Witmann told Washington’s Roll Call newspaper he pulled his 2005 Toyota Corolla over to the side of the road and took a photo when the odometer hit 299,000 miles.
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Dumfries, Va. — There are several events taking place in and around the Potomac Communities to commemorate Black History Month this February.
African American cemetery discovered
The Weems-Botts Museum in Dumfries has a report from an archeological investigation that of a nearby African American cemetery, recently located behind Dumfries Elementary School. The cemetery was not found until school officials explored the possibility of expanding the parking lot there, said Prince William and Manassas, Virginia Convention and Visitors Bureau spokeswoman Jennifer Buske.
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Winchester baseball stadium plan draws opposition
WTOP.com reports Some Winchester residents don’t like the idea of building a stadium in a city park for a minor-league baseball team.
Va. transportation dept meets project goals
WTOP.com reports The Virginia Department of Transportation has completed all of its construction and maintenance project goals over the last quarter.
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George Mason vs. VCU: Sherrod Wright buzzer-beater gives Patriots a key CAA win
The Washington Post reports There is no such thing as a lighthearted affair between George Mason and Virginia Commonwealth, and in a pivotal Colonial Athletic Association game Tuesday night, they were at it again. Only this time, they provided an extraordinary ending.
Patriot Center receives new scoreboard, LED signs
Connect2Mason reports a new center court scoreboard was installed in the Patriot Center just before last week’s homecoming game. The new additions give the 20-year-old building a needed face-lift.
Woodbridge, Va. — Virginia’s Burn Law goes into effect Wednesday placing restrictions on where and when residents can burn open air fires.
The law, which is instituted annually and lasts through April 30, prohibits anyone to burn brush or any other flammable materials before 4 p.m. if the fire is within 300 feet of a wooded area, an area filled with brush or grass, or any other flammable materials, said Prince William Fire and Rescue Department spokeswoman Kim Hylander.
Stafford, Va. — At the request of a customer, florist Janey Dwayer in Stafford placed a diamond ring in a bouquet of flowers for Valentine’s Day.
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Manassas man fatally stabbed; acquaintance charged
WTOP.com reports Prince William County Police have arrested a man they say fatally stabbed an acquaintance and charged him with first-degree murder.
Virginia House passes ‘personhood’ bill
The Washington Post reports The Republican-led House of Delegates gave preliminary approval Monday to a so-called personhood bill , despite strenuous opposition by Democrats who argued that the broad measure could prohibit birth control.