From smashing a railing to ending up behind one. A group of teenagers were found attempting to flee from an auto accident, according to police.
From a Stafford County Sheriff's Office press release:
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A truck accident occurred just before 10 a.m. today at Mine Road and Embrey Mill Road in North Stafford. Rescue crews pulled a vehicle from a storm retention pond.
According to Major Shawn Kimmitz from the Stafford County Sheriff’s Office, the crash led to an immediate response from local rescue teams, who successfully extracted one person from the submerged vehicle. The driver, whose identity has not been disclosed, is currently receiving medical treatment for non-life-threatening injuries.
The conditions during the accident included rainfall, although it is still unclear whether speed played a role in the mishap. The intersection was partially closed to facilitate the rescue operation and to investigate the circumstances surrounding the crash.
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The first four days of early voting statistics for 2024 in Prince William County, Stafford County, Manassas, Manassas Park, and Fredericksburg show varying trends compared to the 2020 figures.
So far this year, Stafford County reported the highest number of early ballots cast among the listed jurisdictions, with 4,682 votes, showing a significant increase from 2,779 in 2020.
Manassas saw a decrease in early voting numbers, with 2,652 ballots cast in 2024 compared to 3,051 in 2020. Prince William County also experienced a notable drop, with 1,022 early votes in 2024, down from 3,096 in the previous election cycle.
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As Hurricane Helene intensifies and approaches Florida's Big Bend with the potential to become a major Category 4 hurricane, swift water rescue teams from Virginia are mobilizing to assist with the expected impacts.
The Prince William County Swift Water Rescue Team, a FEMA Type 3 team comprising six technicians and a Battalion Chief, was activated by the Virginia Department of Emergency Management (VDEM) and deployed to Norton, Virginia. They left at 10:00 AM today from the Prince William Public Safety Training Center, aiming to coordinate with local authorities and manage water rescues in hurricane flood waters.
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Stafford County is enhancing its transportation infrastructure through a variety of projects that are in different stages of development, including construction, pre-construction, and design. This effort aligns with the strategic goal of creating a multimodal infrastructure system, which was established following community surveys and the 2019 Transportation Bond Referendum.
The Board of Supervisors, in conjunction with the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT), has initiated a transportation program that has seen an investment exceeding $100 million.
Projects Under Construction
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WJLA-TV: “7News hosted a Your Voice, Your Vote on Virginia’s 7th Congressional District Debate Tuesday, Sept. 24.
We invited Republican Derrick Anderson and Democratic candidate Eugene Vindman to the debate. Anderson is the only one who accepted.
You can watch the debate on our YouTube page. Anchor Scott Thuman and Reporter Nick Minock talked to the candidate about both national and local issues — including the economy, immigration and abortion.
They also discussed issues that matter to residents of Prince William, Stafford and Spotsylvania counties.”
Singing, dancing, and nostalgia light up the Riverside Theater stage in Beautiful: The Carole King Musical, a vibrant journey through the early life and career of one of America’s most beloved songwriters. The story follows a 16-year-old Carole King growing up in Brooklyn, New York, as she chases her dream of becoming a songwriter despite her single mother's insistence that she pursue a more stable career as a schoolteacher. This heartwarming and inspiring narrative is woven with King’s iconic music, celebrating her rise from budding songwriter to legendary solo artist.
Ashlee Waldbauer returns to the Riverside stage with a show-stealing performance as Carole King. Her rendition of "Will You Still Love Me Tomorrow" melts the audience and reminds us why King’s music continues to resonate across generations. Waldbaur, who also starred in Riverside's spring production of They’re Playing Our Song, showcases an ability to channel the emotional depth and vulnerability that made King’s music timeless.
Another Riverside veteran, Zachary Spafford, brings powerhouse vocals to his portrayal of characters like one of the Righteous Brothers, delivering a stunning performance of “You’ve Lost That Lovin’ Feeling.” Audiences will remember Spafford from his standout role as Frankie Valli in Riverside’s acclaimed production of Jersey Boys earlier this year, and his talent for hitting those high notes remains an undeniable highlight of the show.
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A Stafford County driver discovered an unexpected stowaway, a kitten named "Kitty Purry," in the engine compartment of his Toyota RAV4 after stopping at a 7-Eleven on Solomon Road.
Deputy O.J. Martins and his team spent an hour and a half safely rescuing the frightened kitten, using tools like a lockout kit, snake hook, and snappy snare to dismantle parts of the engine. Kitty Purry was taken to the Animal Shelter and will be available for adoption soon.
Press release: