DUMFRIES — Environmental experts are warning of a potential catastrophe if the coal ash at Possum Point and other toxic Virginia coal ash ponds is left as it currently is, in unlined pits.
Recycling industry experts say there is a market for the ash — the substance left over after coal is burned to make electricity — to use in products like concrete and wallboard.
STAFFORD – (Press Release) A traffic stop conducted by deputies with the Stafford County Sheriff’s Office on Interstate 95 on Friday morning led to the arrest of a suspect on felony drug charges.
On November 16, 2018, at approximately 5:20 a.m., Deputy Hutcheson was traveling northbound on Interstate 95 when he observed several vehicles go around a slow moving vehicle with its hazard lights on in the left lane.
STAFFORD — The Stafford County Board of Supervisors put new stricter rules in place for septic systems.
The new ordinance adopted on Nov. 7 requires inspection and enforcement to ensure that these systems are running smoothly.
MANASSAS PARK — The somber message from everyone involved with the drug epidemic resonated clearly: Opioid addiction continues to be a growing problem in the Prince William County area that cuts across all demographic distinctions, costing lives and wreaking havoc in its wake.
More than 80 people gathered Nov. 17 at the Manassas Park Community Center to assess the scope of the current opioid crisis as well as ways to combat it. They heard from law enforcement officers, health care professionals, elected officials and people whose lives have been devastated by opioid drugs.
WOODBRIDGE — (Press Release) Death Investigation *UPDATE – On November 17, an autopsy was conducted on the man discovered deceased in a pond near the area of Pond Way and Park Lake Rd in Woodbridge last week.
Preliminarily, based on the autopsy, there were no indications of foul play. The death appears to be non-criminal in nature. A final determination regarding the death will be made by the Medical Examiner’s Office pending toxicology results.
PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY — Glendel “Glen” Hill is seeking a fifth term as Prince William County Sheriff.
Hill announced his re-election bid this week, noting he wants to continue “to build upon the accomplishments his office has achieved over the last 15 years.”
PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY — The Virginia Department of Transportation is building new commuter lots as part of the Interstate 66 toll lanes project.
The first new lot is being built near the intersections of I-66 and Route 15 in Gainesville, will have 200 available spaces and is scheduled to open in early 2019.
In the wake of Amazon’s announcement to build its second headquarters (dubbed HQ2) in Arlington’s Crystal City neighborhood, real estate prices are projected to soar and officials are mixed on how to ensure affordable housing for Northern Virginia residents.
Finding housing in a rapidly growing community has been a concern in the area for years. A recent survey conducted by Suburban Virginia Republican Coalition (SUV GOP) found that suburban residents in the area named affordable housing as one of their four key issues, in addition to commuter transportation, property taxes, and education.
DALE CITY — (Press Release) Fatal Crash Investigation – On November 18 at 2:56 a.m., investigators with the Crash Investigation Unit responded to the area of Dale Blvd and Neabsco Mills Rd in Woodbridge (22192) to investigate a crash.
The investigation revealed that the driver of a 2011 Mini Cooper S was traveling eastbound on Dale Blvd approaching Neabsco Mills Rd. A 2004 Freightliner tractor-trailer was illegally parked on the right shoulder of Dale Blvd without parking lights or roadside hazard lights operational.
