Stafford County needs nearly 400 poll workers for the General Election on November 8.
The county has 37 polling locations, and each requires about 10 poeple to staff the polls. The polls are open from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m.
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Author: Potomac Local News
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The state’s only commuter railroad warns of canceled trains on both lines, from Fredericksburg and Manassas to Washington, D.C. The lines are owned by freight railroads CSX and Norfolk Southern, respectively, and without train dispatchers monitoring the traffic on those lines, VRE trains cannot operate.
“Any labor strike would result in the immediate suspension of all Virginia Railway Express train service until a resolution is reached,” VRE penned notice to riders.
Amid residents’ protests, ‘Devlin Technology Park’ data centers on hold for now, developer says — The proposed “Devlin Technology Park,” a project that would have allowed between seven and 11 new data centers to be built behind homes in Bristow, is on hold for now. [Prince William Times]
Dominion Energy announces it will delay Blackwell Substation Project, suggests transmission line may not be necessary — Dominion Energy announces it will delay Blackwell Substation Project, suggests transmission line may not be necessary [Fauquier Now]
On Monday, September 12 at 10:10 a.m., a School Resource Officer assigned to the school at 15201 Neabsco Mills Road was notified by school personnel that a student with a gun was inside the school. The investigation revealed a student, identified as the accused, brought the gun to school, and displayed it to other students while in a bathroom.
The accused gave the firearm to another student before the parties left the bathroom, said police. One of the students posted a photo of the gun on social media showing the firearm on school grounds which was seen by other students.
PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY
Shooting into a Residential Dwelling
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Prince William County will spend more to protect elementary school students.
Virginia’s second-largest school district will hire security assistants at all 63 elementary schools. Qualifications for the job include high school education, prior security experience, and experience working with mentoring children. The starting pay is $39,471.
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They will also have about 20 more days to pay, with taxes now due Monday, October 26. The City Council unanimously approved the reduction and payment extension during its meeting Monday, September 12.
Residents who own vehicles will receive a revised tax bill with the 15% decrease reflected, and those who have paid their personal property bill will receive a credit on their account. After October 26, they will receive a refund.
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Nearly 60 new security assistants coming to Prince William County elementary schools –– Prince William County Schools will be adding new full-time school security assistants for every elementary school this year, intended to help monitor entrances to school buildings and deal with any security issues on the property. [Insidenova.com]
Manassas loses out on roundabout funds –– Manassas is once again looking for money to fund its Centreville Road roundabout and Mathis Avenue road diet after being snubbed by the U.S. Department of Transportation’s RAISE grant program for the third time. [Insidenova.com]
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Police in Manassas and Prince William County responded to a series of threats at schools today.
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A teenager already in jail faces murder charges in connection to a July 2022 slaying in Woodbridge.
Detectives with the Violent Crimes Bureau obtained petitions for a juvenile suspect in connection to the homicide that occurred in the 16600 block of Georgetown Road in Woodbridge on July 20.