“Don’t forget that Holidays Through the Ages tours begin Friday, December 5th,” Prince William County Parks announced. “Come experience the Christmas holiday as it was from the 18th Century through to the 20th Century.”
“Houses are due December 5th and voting will end December 12th,” the department added regarding its Gingerbread House competition.
A storm moving up the East Coast on Tuesday could bring a mix of snow, sleet, freezing rain, and rain to parts of our region — especially west of the Blue Ridge.
Precipitation is expected to begin before sunrise, with some areas seeing a quick burst of snow or sleet before changing over. East of the Blue Ridge, most places will turn to a cold rain shortly after onset. Conditions dry out Tuesday night as high pressure returns, leading to several cold days ahead.
“(Sesay) told Attakora that ‘he was going to use (Vaughn) for what he could and thereafter (Vaughn) was disposable,’” Prince William Times reported. “Sesay also referred to Vaughn as his ‘opps’ meaning opposition or rival.”
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“First arriving crews confirmed heavy fire from a two-story, single-family residence [about five miles from Curtis Memorial Park],” Stafford County Fire and Rescue announced after the 4:45 a.m. dispatch. “All occupants were able to evacuate prior to the arrival of units, and no injuries were reported.”
Additional tankers were called in to support a rural water shuttle operation as crews worked to extinguish the fire and manage structural instability. The blaze was under control within about half an hour.
“The annual Stafford County Tree Lighting is making its way into town,” Stafford County announced. “Mark your calendars for Friday, December 5 when Stafford County kicks off the season with lights, music, food trucks, vendors, and a little holiday magic at the Stafford County Tree Lighting.”
Festivities will begin at 6 p.m. at the Stafford County Government Center. Parking will be available at the VDOT Courthouse Road Commuter Lot, with shuttle service provided to and from the event.
A new mural inside District Hemp Botanicals in Old Town Manassas aims to do more than decorate—it’s designed to guide and inspire. Unveiled during a community gathering on November 21, the “Old Town Manassas Map Mural” highlights the city’s downtown area and encourages both locals and visitors to explore its small businesses and cultural spots.
Barbara Biddle, founder of District Hemp Botanicals, commissioned the mural to mark her store’s 8th anniversary. Located at 9417 Main Street, the artwork reflects the store’s mission of fostering wellness and community. “Our hope is that the mural will help transform a walk in Manassas into an experience,” Biddle said during the event, which included remarks from Manassas Mayor Michelle Davis-Younger and representatives from the Prince William Chamber of Commerce.
Black Friday crowds, early-morning bargain hunters, and plenty of folks who stayed home instead — how did you tackle this year’s shopping rush? Vote in our quick poll and let us know whether you braved the stores before sunrise, waited it out, or clicked your way through the sales online.
“The black-box theater awaits student thespians, their lines memorized, spouting high school drama,” Fredericksburg Free Press reported. “And the band and locker rooms stand ready for the sounds of Friday night football victories.” “Hartwood High School, one of three new schools Stafford is opening next fall, is coming along, on schedule and within budget,” the publication added.
The update came during a recent media tour and a presentation to the Stafford County Board of Supervisors, where officials said the school remains on track to open for students next year.
“A newly introduced bill for Virginia’s 2026 legislative session would prohibit most law-enforcement officers from wearing facial coverings while performing official duties,” 13NewsNow reported. The bill defines “facial covering” broadly — including opaque masks, balaclavas, tactical or ski masks, gaiters or any item concealing a substantial portion of the face — and bans them unless one of several narrow exceptions applies.
Under HB 7, officers who violate the prohibition could face serious consequences. The bill authorizes disciplinary action (including dismissal, suspension, demotion, transfer, or decertification), establishes a Class 1 misdemeanor for unauthorized face-covering use (unless the employing agency has a written policy allowing it), and enables civil lawsuits — allowing a person injured by misconduct of an officer knowingly wearing a prohibited covering to sue for damages, with sovereign immunity waived.
