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Truck Strike Causes Lane Closure on Balls Ford Road Bridge

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The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) has closed the left lane of westbound Balls Ford Road at the bridge over Prince William Parkway, near Gainesville, following damage caused by a truck strike. The closure was announced today, two days after a northbound vehicle on Prince William Parkway struck the bridge’s underside on Tuesday, November 12, 2024.

VDOT has confirmed that the lane closure will be in place for an extended period to allow for further inspections and assessments of the bridge’s structural integrity. Officials have stated that an additional inspection will occur in the coming days, after which repair plans will be developed based on the findings.

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Buc-ee’s Promises High Pay, But Opponents Warn of Traffic, Pollution

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At the November 7, 2024, Stafford County Board of Supervisors meeting, residents shared divided opinions on a proposed Buc-ee’s Travel Center development at the corner of Courthouse Road and Austin Ridge Drive, near a Publix store.

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Weekend Lineup: Family Fun, Author Talks, and Comedy Nights in Manassas and Fredericksburg

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Are you looking for ways to enjoy the weekend around town? A range of activities is coming up, from author talks to community events perfect for friends, families, and neighbors.

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Knock, Knock: Police Find Accused Killer at Fauquier Home

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On Wednesday (Nov. 13), Virginia State Police located and arrested the driver involved in the fatal hit-and-run crash that occurred on Friday (Nov. 8), in Fauquier County.

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Prince William Frees Shane Donahue Murder Suspect

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Timothy Sean Hickerson, a Nokesville native who has been charged with murder in the 2010 disappearance of Shane Ryan Donahue, was granted permission to leave jail on a $50,000 bond Wednesday after his attorney called the case “stale” and alleged police have no new evidence to prove his guilt.

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FABA Meeting Highlights Development in Stafford County

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On Tuesday, November 12, 2024, the Fredericksburg Area Builders Association gathered at Paradise Diner in Stafford County to hear Liz Barber, Stafford County’s Economic Development Director, provide an update on local business conditions, development priorities, and support initiatives for Stafford’s growing economy.

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Stafford County Public Schools Unveils Business and IT Center, Expands Algebra Access for Middle Schoolers

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At its November 12 meeting, the Stafford County School Board approved the launch of a new Business and Information Technology Center at Colonial Forge High School, designed to prepare students for high-demand careers in fields like cybersecurity, business administration, and data analytics.

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Fredericksburg City Council Moves Forward on Data Center Feasibility, Citing Economic and Employment Benefits

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Cockfighting Ring Uncovered in Stafford; 80 Birds Seized

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Why did the chickens cross the road? Because they were seized by detectives and Animal Control Officers. An illegal cockfighting ring was uncovered earlier this month resulting in several felony warrants.

On November 7th at approximately 10:00 a.m. members of the Stafford County Sheriff’s Office took flight to execute a search warrant on a residence on Norman Road [about a mile from Potomac Point Winery]. While this search warrant was related to a previous stolen property report, members of the Special Problems Unit had also received information regarding the same address hosting cockfight events.

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