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With the new 11th District now solely in Fairfax, Connolly announces a reelection bid for U.S. Congress

Published March 19, 2022 at 9:00AM

Left to right: Rep. Gerry Connolly, Va. Delegate Danica Roem, Prince William County Occoquan Supervisor Kenny Boddye [Photo: Uriah Kiser]

Rep. Gerry Connolly stuck with tradition and announced his bid for reelection this November.

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FEMA updating maps for flood insurance rates in Stafford, seeks feedback

By Potomac Local News

Published March 19, 2022 at 8:00AM

On lookers view a stranded Dodge 4x4 that unsuccessfully attempted to cross high waters along Kellogg Mill Road in Stafford. Officials closed a portion of Kellogg Mill Road as it crosses the Abel Lake Reservoir after heavy rains impacted the region on Dec. 7, 2011. (Photo: Mary Davidson/PotomacLocal.com)

FEMA is proposing updates to the Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM) for specific areas in Stafford County.

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Traffic hot spots in Fredericksburg, Stafford this week

By Potomac Local News

Published March 19, 2022 at 7:00AM

VDOT crews work to remove debris from a January 3, 2022 snowstorm. [Photo: VDOT]

Be on the look out for road work in our area this upcoming week.

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Rescue swimmers find 2 in distress in Rappahannock River

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Published March 18, 2022 at 5:44PM | Updated March 18, 2022 at 6:09PM

Stafford fire and rescue crews at Historic Port of Falmouth Beach Park. [Potomac Local News]

Rescue swimmers went to help two people stranded in the Rappahannock River.

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Prince William Chamber CEO Debbie Jones announces retirement

By Potomac Local News

Published March 18, 2022 at 3:55PM

Jones accepts the Good Scout award from the Boy Scouts in 2016.

Prince William Chamber CEO Debbie Jones announced her retirement effective December 31, 2022.

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Prince William police chief Newsham is a ‘strong proponent’ of traffic cameras. The county is about to launch a study. Here’s where the cameras might go

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Published March 18, 2022 at 3:15PM | Updated July 1, 2022 at 5:39PM

U.S. 1 north in Dumfries. [Photo: Uriah Kiser / Potomac Local News]

Police Chief Peter Newsham says he supports the use of cameras and stepped up patrols to enforce speed limits in Prince William County.

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Virginia unemployment stays low, but employers still have problems finding workers

By Potomac Local News

Published March 18, 2022 at 1:00PM

Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin visited IronPig, an automotive restoration shop in Stafford County, to talk about proposed tax cuts. [Photo: Uriah Kiser/Potomac Local News]

Virginia’s unemployment rate remained unchanged in January, staying at 3.3%, but many employers are still struggling to find workers despite the relatively low rate.

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Firefighters who freed victims trapped under tractor-trailer part of 200 to be honored at 36th Prince William Chamber of Commerce Valor Awards

By Potomac Local News

Published March 18, 2022 at 9:00AM

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When two people became trapped underneath a tractor-trailer, it was a race against time to get them out.

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Race registration now open for events at Quantico, Stafford

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Published March 18, 2022 at 8:00AM

Registration for the Quantico 12K opened Wednesday, March 16.

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10th District Republicans (Pr. Wm., Manassas, Manassas Park) announce May 21 canvass to choose a congressional candidate. Here’s how it will work

By Potomac Local News

Published March 18, 2022 at 7:00AM | Updated May 15, 2022 at 10:22AM

Republicans in Virginia’s new 10th Congressional District will hold a party canvass on Saturday, May 21, to determine a candidate to attempt to unseat Democrat Jennifer Wexton, whose held the seat since 2019.

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