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Fredericksburg City Council Advances Effort to Attract Data Centers Near...

Flying over the Fredericksburg Nationals Virginia Credit Union Stadium. Tomorrow, Tuesday, November 12, 2024, the Fredericksburg City Council is set to vote on a resolution that supports the continued...

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Pepper Potpourri Standoff at Bath and Body Works

From the Stafford County Sheriff's Department: A 27-year-old Woodbridge man who “stalled” his arrest with a bathroom barricade, was enticed out after a dose of pepper spray potpourri. Spoiler alert-...

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Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments Extends Drought Watch for DC...

Nice/Middleton Bridge over the Potomac River [Photo: Maryland MDTA]The Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments (COG) has extended a Drought Watch for the DC region, impacting nearly six million...

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In Rare Move, Virginia Lawmakers Convene to Discuss Abortion, Felons’ Voting...

Virignia State Capitol In a rare move, following Donald Trump's re-election to the presidency, the Virginia House of Delegates Privileges and Elections Committee has scheduled a surprise meeting to...

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Stafford County Supervisors Weigh $209 Million Proposal for New Courthouse

At the November 7, 2024, Stafford County Board of Supervisors meeting, county officials unveiled a proposal to build a five-story, 196,000-square-foot courthouse across from the government center, a...

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ARTfactory’s Community Theatre Getting New Name, Professional Status

Performers from the ARTfactory's production of 'The Rocky Horror Picture Show.' [Photo courtesy of the ARTfactory]ARTfactory's community theatre, Rooftop Productions, will be functioning under a new...

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Parents Respond to Stricter ‘bell-to-bell’ Cell Phone Policy

At the November 6, 2024, Prince William County School Board meeting, multiple parents addressed the board with concerns and feedback about the district's pilot cell phone policy, which restricts...

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Sheriff’s Report: Assault Over Cellphone; Fight Escalates at Middle School

From the Stafford County Sherriff's Department: ASSAULT: Catherine Lane, 11/11, 5:46 a.m. Deputy M.N. Sayegh responded to an assault. The caller advised her boyfriend was just assaulted by his...

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FABA Meeting Highlights Development in Stafford County

Barber On Tuesday, November 12, 2024, the Fredericksburg Area Builders Association gathered at Paradise Diner in Stafford County to hear Liz Barber, Stafford County’s Economic Development Director,...

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VDOT Rolls Out App for Real-Time Parking at Commuter Lots

Courthouse Road commuter lot in Stafford County. Photo: VDOT Press Release: The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) is evaluating the performance of ParkZen, a new smart parking mobile app...

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Man Charged in Stafford, Spotsylvania Robberies

On November 12, a suspect committed multiple robberies at convenience stores in the area, displaying a handgun and fleeing with money from each location. The suspect was later identified and charged...

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Prince William County Seeks Nominations for Universal Rights Day Awards

The Prince William County Human Rights Commission is seeking nominations for its Universal Human Rights Day Awards, which honor individuals, organizations, and groups that have significantly...

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A Quote for Your Thursday

I like this one. “Life starts all over again when it gets crisp in the fall.” — F. Scott Fitzgerald, “The Great Gatsby” Please support us. Have a great day.   — Uriah

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Edge Carwash to Replace TJ’s Carwash in North Stafford

Crews demolish TJ's Carwash to make way for a new Edge Car Wash. Edge Carwash is set to open a new facility at the intersection of Garrisonville Road and Staffordboro Boulevard in North Stafford. It...

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Happily Ever Laughter: North Stafford’s “Grimm Brothers’ Spectacularthon”...

North Stafford High School students will perform "The Brothers Grimm Spectacularthon" on November 14 and 16, packing 209 dark fairy tales into one farcical show. Jacob and Wilhelm Grimm, known as the...

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It’s FREE to Post Your Events

We’re really focused on the events calendar because we use it to write our popular upcoming events posts, like this one. Posting your event to the calendar is free, so if you’re a business or...

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Fredericksburg Police Makes Arrest for 7-Eleven Armed Robbery

Fredericksburg Police Makes Arrest: Marquis Harrell A suspect in an armed robbery at a 7-Eleven in Fredericksburg has been apprehended. In the early hours of November 13, 2024, a masked individual...

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Join Stafford County Sheriff’s Office for ‘Coffee with a Cop’

Do you have questions for your local law enforcement? Just want to say hello? Here’s your chance. The Stafford County Sheriff’s Office is hosting a Coffee with a Cop event on Wednesday, November 20,...

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VDOT Announces Fleetwood Drive Daytime Closures in Nokesville

Press Release: Fleetwood Drive (Route 611) between Parkgate Drive (Route 653) and Aden Road (Route 646) will be closed to through traffic Monday, Nov. 18; Tuesday, Nov. 19; Wednesday, Nov. 20 and...

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Success Space Opening at Spotsylvania Towne Centre

Spotsylvania Towne Centre is introducing Success Space, a 5,300 square foot coworking and business facility offering offices, meeting rooms, and support services for temporary use. The space, located...

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