MILITARY NOTES
Air Force Reserve Airman Benjamin P. Dalton graduated recently from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base in San Antonio, Texas. He is the son of David Dalton of Richmond and brother of Danny Dalton of Louisa.Kristin E. Wofford of King George County recently entered Basic Cadet Training at the U.S. Air Force Academy, Colorado Springs, Colo., in preparation to enter the first academic year at the academy. The six-week, two-phased orientation program must be successfully completed by the cadets prior to entering their freshman year. She is the daughter of Mary Elizabeth and Joel Wofford of King George, and graduated in 2011 from a home school program....
K.G. officials criticize VDOT cleanup
King George officials weren't thrilled with the job Virginia Department of Transportation trucks did clearing roads after last month's snowstorm, but they were proud of the way county employees and volunteers responded."It was really amazing, with everybody pitching in," said County Attorney Matt Britton. "To me, there was a plan, and it was all working the way it was supposed to."...
Plows to reach roads near you
Virginia Department of Transportation plows have cleared interstate and primary roads, and crews are now working on secondary and subdivision roads."Citizens need to be patient," VDOT spokeswoman Tina Bundy said. "We have thousands of miles of subdivision roads in Stafford, Spotsylvania and King George. We have crews focusing on secondary roads now. They're getting there as quickly as possible."...
Woman killed by fellow deer hunter in Va
Conservation officers are investigating the fatal shooting of a deer hunter by another hunter in King George County.
Woman killed by fellow deer hunter in King George
Both the victim and the person who shot her were with a hunting party of about 20 people
Harris Teeter opening Va. distribution center
Grocer Harris Teeter is opening its first Virginia food distribution center, which will create 335 jobs in King George County. Gov. Tim Kaine announced Thursday the company is investing $101 million in the facility.
Man assaults deputies, flees court
A man who assaulted three sheriff's deputies and fled a King George County courtroom remained on the lose Friday. State police say Ritchie Alphonso Faltz Jr. of King George was in court Thursday to be sentenced for misdemeanor destruction of property dating to 2003 when he assaulted three sheriff's deputies and fled.
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