Courthouse Road in Stafford has been reduced to one-lane in both directions, in the area near I-95 at Exit 140, because of an overturned truck.
According to the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) traffic is getting through, but there will be heavy delays through the afternoon rush hour.
The ramp for Exit 140 is still open.
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With word that current 2nd House district Democratic candidate Rod Hall may be leaving the race, there has been talk about who could take his place.
Potomac Local reported earlier this weekend that Hall had been offered a new job, according to the Virginia House Democrats Caucus Director.
Last night, Republican primary candidates Mark Dudenhefer and Tim Ciampaglio faced off in an election to be their party’s nominee for the 2nd district. Dudenhefer came out the victor, and will now be the Republican candidate.
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The Potomac and Rappahannock Transportation (PRTC) will be changing their bus service and increasing fares, starting July 6.
According to a release, PRTC will be making some large changes that will be reflected in their rider guide including new routes for buses in Crystal City because of the new Crystal City Transitway.
There will also be new routes for the Dale City – Washington OmniRide bus route. PRTC stated that the route will now begin and end at the Dale City Commuter Lot, eliminating service to the Lindendale Commuter lot and all stops between the two lots.
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In last night’s primary election, Andrea Bailey beat Derrick Wood for the Democratic nomination for the Potomac district board seat.
Bailey won with 66.73% of the vote, according to the State Board of Elections.
“It’s exhilarating – that’s the phrase I’ve been using for the past 24 hours…I am going to take this energy and I’m going to use it to keep moving forward,” said Bailey.
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Update
We have more information about Thomas James “T.J” Sadler’s disappearance.
Sadler was found yesterday morning in North Cape May, New Jersey.
According to a police report from the Lower Township Police Department in Erma, New Jersey, officers went to a residence on Elliot Road in North Cape May at 8:13 a.m.
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Jeremy McPike was the winner in last night’s primary for Virginia’s 29th district Senate seat.
The seat, currently being vacated by retiring Senator Chuck Colgan, is considered one of the most important in the 2015 election cycle.
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The Salvation Army in Woodbridge needs a little help from the community.
According to Captain George Hackbarth, who runs the location on Old Bridge Road, there is a great need for food items and assistance for residents in need during the summer months.
The Salvation Army has a food pantry that is open Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., but these days their shelves are pretty bare.
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Last weekend, the Town of Occoquan hosted yet another successful spring Arts and Crafts Show.
“This is the show’s 46th year and we are continuing to take steps to improve and grow the show for the benefit of the participants, as well as the community,” said Town Manager Kirstyn Jovanovich.
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The case of missing 14-year old Nokesville teen Thomas James “T.J.” Sadler is apparently much more complicated than it seems.
Sadler went missing from his home on June 3, leaving the property with his grandfather’s blue Ford pickup.
Potomac Local reported earlier today that Sadler had been a frequent poster on a community forum called Fairfax Underground – and that he had been involved in several heated exchanges with other posters online, according to site owner Cary Weidemann.
