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Va. State Police say report suspicious drone activity to VSP Va. Fusion Center
FROM Virginia State Police 12/19/24 / Breaking News / Health & Safety / Police & Fire Beat / State Government /
As of Dec. 18, 2024, the Virginia Fusion Center (VFC), which is located within the Homeland Security Division of the Virginia State Police, says it has received 150+ tips regarding drone activity in the Commonwealth. "All of the tips are being investigated and shared with key stakeholders. We encourage anyone who witnesses a drone flying over critical infrastructure, such as energy installations, or military sites, to contact the Virginia Fusion Center,” said Virginia State Police Special Agent D. Robinson. “This will enable us to work with our partners to determine exactly what is occurring, and how to move forward.”
Wellington Rd. project in Manassas done; four lanes now open
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01/17/12 / Breaking News / Local Government /
After 17 months and $6.1 million, a 4100-foot section of Wellington Rd in the City of Manassas VA has been widened to four lanes and is expected to ease traffic congestion.
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Road work in PWC rolled on
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By Gretchen L.H. O'Brien 01/06/12 / Breaking News / Health & Safety / Local Government /
In an effort to minimize congestion and increase safety on area roads, the Virginia Department of Transportation and the Prince William County transportation office work to improve roads and intersections. However, sometimes these changes take time and can impede traffic flow and add a few minutes, and perhaps a few headaches, to our commutes.
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Register to vote by political party?
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01/05/12 / Breaking News /
A Prince William County delegate intends to file a bill to establish voter registration by political party in Virginia.
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Prince William County’s economy remained strong
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By Gretchen L.H. O'Brien 01/05/12 / Breaking News / Local Government /
December of 2010 brought in the strongest month of sales tax collection in 19 years, which was a great way to start off 2011. Add to that the planned five-year savings of some $3.5 estimated by the Prince William County information technology department specialists, and the county was off to a booming start to the new year.
Then, the county’s board of supervisors advertised a tax rate of $1.213 per $100 of assessed value, which was down from the previous rate of $1.236. The approved tax rate was $1.204.
Overall, the county's economy in 2011 was strong.
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US 29 one lane each way in Gainesville this weekend
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01/05/12 / Breaking News / Gainesville / Health & Safety /
Local Gainesville area drivers may want to stay off US 29 and Linton Hall Road this weekend. The traffic pattern is being changed to allow for new construction.
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From 7 a.m. Saturday until noon Sunday, US 29 will be one lane in each direction between I-66 and Virginia Oaks Drive. The Gainesville traffic pattern will be moved to allow for construction of road improvements. The project is to take 3+ years.
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Wild weather walloped the region
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By Sudha Kamath 01/04/12 / Breaking News / Features / Health & Safety /
The year 2011 will go down in the record books for its weather highs and lows. From deadly tornadoes, droughts, wildfires, flooding and high winds in different parts of the country – to a hurricane and an earthquake in the same week in our area!
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Top 10 stories: the countdown of 2011
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By Heidi M. Baumstark 01/03/12 / Breaking News / Features / History / People & Places /
A great deal happened in 2011. The Observer newspapers picked the top 10. The top story had to be the 150th commemoration of the start of the Civil War.
The top four will appear here from Jan. 3 to Jan. 6, 2012.
All 10 appear in the print edition of the Observer.
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Tranquility in Haymarket
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By Heidi M. Baumstark 12/20/11 / Breaking News / Business / Health & Safety /
Tranquility Day Spa & Salon moved to Haymarket in the spring. In 2012, the business, owned by Gloria and Wayne Harding, will celebrate 15 years of business.
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US Senate expands healthcare for veterans; measure known as Elizabeth Dole legislation
Measure now goes to House of Representatives for consideration.
