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Stafford Officer Injured in High-Speed Chase Identified as Former Delegate...
Captain Lee Peters The Stafford County Sheriff’s officer injured in a high-speed chase on July 23 has been identified as Captain Lee Peters, who ran for the Virginia House of Delegates in 2023. On July...
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Local Cities, Counties Rank Low in ‘Healthiest Communities’
Photo by Mizuno K Manassas City, Manassas Park, Stafford and Prince William counties ranked low in the U.S. News & World Report's 2024 Healthiest Communities ranking. Using 92 metrics and 10...
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Manassas Park, Stafford Team Up for Summer Cleaning
Courtesy of Stafford County Animal Shelter via Facebook Teenagers from the Manassas Park Community Center teamed up with the Stafford County Animal Shelter to do some cleaning earlier this summer. The...
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Manassas Republican Party Responds to Criticism of Mayoral Candidate
Byrom The Manassas Republican Party has issued a statement following criticism from Democrats directed at mayoral candidate Xiao-Yin “Tang” Byrom regarding her campaign colors and clothing choices. The...
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Gov. Youngkin Implements Comprehensive Election Security Reforms
Gov. Glenn Youngkin talks with voters at National Night Out in Spotsylvania County. Governor Glenn Youngkin issued Executive Order 35, codifying his administration’s election security procedures, which...
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Classroom Cell Phone Ban to Take Effect in Prince William County Schools
Photo: Prince William County Public Schools Prince William County Public Schools (PWCS) will implement new guidelines restricting the use of cell phones and wireless communication devices in classrooms...
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Fredericksburg Prepares for Tropical Storm Debby
Overlooking Fredericksburg, the Chatham Bridge, and the Rappahannock River. Press release: Tropical Storm Debby is currently tracking north from the Carolinas into Virginia. The storm system is likely...
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Update on Ft. Belvoir Security Changes: Share Your Experiences
Fort Belvoir has updated its gate access control policies, introducing new measures for deliveries, identification requirements, and visitor passes. These changes aim to enhance security and...
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Two Dead in Dumfries Shooting
[Scott Rodgerson/Unsplash]A shooting occurred in the 1900 block of Fort Monroe Court in Dumfries, resulting in the deaths of two people in Williamstown. Police were called to the scene at 9:56 p.m....
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Stafford Shelter Hosts Sixth Annual Clear the Shelter Adoption Event
Dasher, a male husky On Saturday, Aug. 10, the Stafford County Animal Shelter will host its sixth annual “Clear the Shelter” adoption event. This summer, the shelter has been overwhelmed by the number...
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Governor Youngkin Announces Historic Virginia Lottery Profits
Shevan Collier of Stafford County won in May 2024 (Photo: VA Lottery) Governor Glenn Youngkin announced today that the Virginia Lottery’s fiscal year 2024 profits exceeded $934 million, the highest in...
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Prince William County Fair Returns Tomorrow
Courtesy of Visit Prince William via Facebook The Prince William County Fair is returning tomorrow (Friday, Aug. 9) for the 75th year. It’s being held at the Fairgrounds Expo & Event Center and...
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WoodbridgeNaz Church to Reopen Food Pantry with Ribbon-Cutting and Free...
WoodbridgeNaz church’s food pantry under construction in April 2024 [From the church’s Facebook page]WoodbridgeNaz Church announces the grand reopening of its Food Pantry on August 13 with a...
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Penzance Eyes 83.5 Acres Near I-95 for Fredericksburg Data Center
EdgeCore Digital Infrastructure’s data center in Phoenix, AZ (Photo | Google Maps) In July, Fredericksburg City Mayor Kerry Devine encouraged the City Council to explore the possibility of data centers...
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Obituary: Gregory Cook (1979-2024)
Memorial service info It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Gregory “Greg” Scott Cook, who departed this world at his home on July 30, 2024. Born on March 19, 1979, in Alexandria,...
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Home2Suites Extended Stay Hotel to be Built in Manassas
The city of Manassas has finalized an agreement to sell a parcel of land to Manassas Hotel Venture Too, LLC, paving the way for constructing a new Home2Suites extended-stay hotel. The latest...
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Stafford Fire Crews Battle House Blaze, Search for Water
Just after 11 a.m. on Wednesday, August 7, 2024, Stafford County fire crews responded to a structure fire in the rural area of Decatur Road in Widewater. Crews controlled the blaze despite water...
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Mayor: Flooding likely from the Occoquan River, Ballywhack Creek
Tropical Storm Debby is expected to bring two to three inches of rain, possible tornadoes, and wind gusts of 40-50 mph to our area. Significant inland flooding from the Occoquan River and local creeks...
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Truck Flips Over Guardrail Near Garrisonville Road
At 3:20 p.m., a black pickup truck flipped over the guardrail on Interstate 95 South at milepost 143, near Garrisonville Road in Stafford County. Fire and rescue personnel are on the scene. The...
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Power Rangers Star Tracy Lynn Cruz to Appear at Nova Gateway Comics and Toys...
Tracy Lynn Cruz Tracy Lynn Cruz, known for her role as Ashley Hammond, the Yellow Ranger, in the 1990s Power Rangers series, will appear at Nova Gateway Comics and Toys, 2340 Plank Road, in...
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