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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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Stafford schools suggests wellness fair participants bring a canned food donation to benefit those in need through S.E.R.V.E. [Photo: S.E.R.V.E.]

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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New Opitz Boulevard Ramp and Neabsco-Potomac Commuter Garage Set to Open in Woodbridge

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A seven-story parking garage at Opitz Boulevard and Potomac Center Boulevard should be open by October. [Photo: Uriah Kiser/Potomac Local News]

Prince William County will celebrate two major transportation milestones this week with ribbon-cutting events for the new Opitz Boulevard ramp on the 95 Express Lanes and the county’s first-ever commuter parking garage, the Neabsco-Potomac Commuter Garage.

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Parents Respond to Stricter ‘bell-to-bell’ Cell Phone Policy

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At the November 6, 2024, Prince William County School Board meeting, multiple parents addressed the board with concerns and feedback about the district’s pilot cell phone policy, which restricts student phone use during school hours.

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In Rare Move, Virginia Lawmakers Convene to Discuss Abortion, Felons’ Voting Rights, Gay Marriage

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In a rare move, following Donald Trump’s re-election to the presidency, the Virginia House of Delegates Privileges and Elections Committee has scheduled a surprise meeting to review three proposed amendments to the Virginia Constitution.

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Residents Push for Eid Al-Adha Holiday Addition to PWCS Calendar

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At the November 6 Prince William County School Board meeting, residents advocated for the addition of Eid Al-Adha as a recognized holiday in the school calendar.

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