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An independently-owned clothing store in Fredericksburg is the recipient of state tourism money.

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Crossing guards in Prince William County got new wheels this week.

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Voter Janet Evans did not expect to run into the congresswoman at Lewis and Clark Elementary school in Caroline County. Months earlier, she did not even know much about Spanberger, but redistricting had put Evans on the campaign team’s call list.

“I’m going to be 100% honest with you,” Evans said. “I was totally fangirling when I saw her.”


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Prince William police report an indecent exposure that occurred on November 14 at 3:15 p.m.

Officers responded to a Dollar Tree located at 14610 Lee Highway in Gainesville (20155) to investigate an indecent exposure. The investigation revealed an unknown man approached and exposed himself to a female employee in the business.


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Prince Willliam police reported the seizure of more than 1,000 fentanyl pills they said would have been distributed in the county today.

The seizure occurred on November 11 during a controlled buy in Haymarket. Two people were arrested. Their names are being withheld due to the nature of an ongoing investigation, police said.


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At 1 a.m. Tuesday, November 15, 2022, Manassas City Police received information regarding the location of a wanted subject, Zaki Kaliq Scott , of Manassas, who is believed to be responsible for several larcenies in Manassas City and Prince William County over the course of the last several weeks. The suspect stole an undisclosed amount of U.S. currency from several locations including:

When Police approached Scott in the 9200 block of Park Avenue, he fled on foot and was apprehended by officers without incident.


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The Manassas School Board is considering installing metal detectors at Osbourn High School. The devices, called Evolv Express Lanes, would allow some 2,000 students to be searched for weapons as they enter the city’s only high school.

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The Fredericksburg Regional Food Bank will distribute food and toys for its second-annual Turkeys and Toys Food Drive.

The event takes place this Saturday, December 10, outside Fredericksburg Nationals / Virginia Credit Union Stadium in Fredericksburg. It’s a drive-through event that makes it easy for recipients to pick up items.


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Potomac Mills mall is inviting families across the area to a host of holiday events at the shopping center this Christmas season.

Santa will land his sleigh at Potomac Mills on Friday, November 18. The mall will kick off its 2022 holiday festivities with the Santa Claus is Coming to Town Arrival Party from 10:30 – 11:30 a.m. There will be special character appearances, a balloon artist, and giveaways. Santa will be available for photos each day from November 18 through December 24.


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Volunteer Prince William is also participating in the 76th Greater Manassas Christmas Parade on December 3! As we walk the parade route, we’ll accept donations of new, unwrapped toys for Untrim a Tree-it’s a fun way to enjoy parade and donate to make Christmas happen for a local child! Please email [email protected] for more information. Special thank you to our float sponsor Net Connect Inc.!

The hard-working friends at Boxes of Basics need volunteers age 18+ to help sort and organize clothing donations. Duties include packing Boxes of Basics for local children, selecting and wrapping outfits and more.  You’ll get a warm feeling as you provide for children who otherwise may face this winter without warm clothing!  Please call 571.338.3369 or email [email protected] for more information.


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