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Another round of weather challenges is in store today as a robust cold front approaches. The front will bring gusty winds and low relative humidity. The National Weather Service has issued several advisories and warnings, urging caution and preparedness.

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Stafford Hospital marks 15 years of healthcare excellence

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Published February 29, 2024 at 3:23PM

Stafford Hospital, 101 Hospital Center Boulevard in Stafford.

Stafford Hospital commemorates its fifteenth anniversary in 2024. Opening its doors in 2009, Stafford Hospital quickly became a cornerstone of healthcare in the region, complementing the existing services and meeting the growing needs of the Stafford community.

Over the past decade and a half, Stafford Hospital has been a hub of healthcare activity, delivering thousands of babies and attending to hundreds of thousands of patients in the Emergency Department. The hospital owes much of its success to the efforts of its dedicated team, supported by numerous volunteers who have contributed countless hours of service.

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Stafford leaders confront fiscal challenges, student behavioral concerns in joint board meeting

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Published February 29, 2024 at 3:14PM

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The Stafford County Board of Supervisors and the School Board convened to deliberate over crucial matters concerning the county’s educational system and fiscal landscape.

The gathering, marked by various viewpoints and concerns, encapsulated the multifaceted challenges facing Stafford’s educational infrastructure and underscored the imperative for collaborative solutions.

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Buc-ee’s set to make waves in Stafford: Board of Supervisors to decide fate of 120-pump megastore

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Published February 29, 2024 at 1:40PM | Updated February 29, 2024 at 2:16PM

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Virginia Senate disrupted by exchange between senator, lieutenant governor

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Published February 29, 2024 at 12:11PM | Updated May 28, 2024 at 12:02PM

Roem [Photo courtesy Mike Beaty]

(The Center Square) — The use of a male pronoun interrupted the Virginia Senate’s proceedings on Monday.

The state’s first senator to openly identify as transgender, Sen. Danica Roem, D-Prince William, addressed Lt. Gov. Winsome Sears, who presides over the chamber, with some questions. Sears seemingly offhandedly referred to Roem as “sir” in her second response to the senator.

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Fredericksburg City Council commends James Monroe High School Basketball team’s semi-finals success

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Published February 29, 2024 at 8:00AM | Updated March 1, 2024 at 11:09AM

At a recent meeting of the Fredericksburg City Council on Tuesday, Feb. 27, 2024, Ward 3 Councilman Timothy Duffy commended the James Monroe High School boys basketball team for their remarkable performance in the semi-finals.

The team’s impressive 91-67 victory over visiting Booker T. Washington has set them up for an important matchup against Lake Taylor at Norfolk State University on Friday, March 1, 2024, at 8 p.m., with a chance to advance to the state championship game, reports the Fredericksburg Free Press.

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High pressure brings chill, breeze, rain for weekend | Water’s End Brewery sponsors our weather posts

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Published February 29, 2024 at 6:36AM

As high pressure settles back into the region, locals can expect brisk winds and cooler temperatures for the remainder of the day. The National Weather Service reports that today will see sunny skies with a high near 49, although northwest winds may gust up to 25 mph, adding a chill to the air. Tonight, temperatures will drop to around 30 degrees under mostly clear skies, with winds becoming light and variable after midnight.

However, the reprieve from precipitation will be short-lived. High pressure is set to slide offshore by Friday, paving the way for increasing cloud cover and rising precipitation chances as an area of low pressure moves through the area on Saturday. Friday is expected to be mostly cloudy with a high near 52, and rain is likely to begin Friday night, with lows around 40 and a 90% chance of precipitation, according to forecasts.

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Manassas proposed $330 million budget comes with tax hike on homeowners

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Published February 28, 2024 at 3:12PM

Manassas FY2025 funding sources.

Interim City Manager Douglas Keen presented the proposed budget for Fiscal Year 2025 to the Manassas City Council on Monday, February 26, 2024, outlining a comprehensive plan to address various community needs and priorities.

During his presentation, Keen highlighted several key achievements from the previous fiscal year, including the successful establishment of businesses like Micron and Olde Towne Inn and the commemoration of Manassas’ 150th anniversary. He also referenced the findings of the 2022 Manassas Community Survey, which informed the strategic priorities outlined in the proposed budget.

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Solheim Cup expected to generate $60 million for region

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Published February 28, 2024 at 2:58PM

Lee showcased a promotional video highlighting previous editions of the cup, emphasizing its significance as a team women’s golf event between the U.S.A. and Europe teams, each comprising 12 women. Notably, Europe enters the tournament as the defending champions.

Lee disclosed that some participating golfers are expected to compete in the Olympics, with team announcements slated for later this year. The forthcoming event is scheduled at the Robert Trent Jones Golf Club in Gainesville from September 10-15, 2024. Golfers will be accommodated at the Hilton in Tysons during the tournament while utilizing cottages on the golf club premises between matches.

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New Jersey cops nab Dale City sexual assault suspect

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Published February 28, 2024 at 1:03PM

Soto Hernandez faces charges including two counts of aggravated sexual battery, one count of forcible sodomy, and one count of abduction with intent to defile. His court date is pending, and he remains incarcerated.

The incident, which occurred on February 26 at 7:50 a.m., prompted law enforcement response to a residence in Dale City. A female victim, awakened by the accused wielding a knife in her room, endured a sexual assault.