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Two Fatal Crashes Under Investigation in Fauquier County

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Virginia State Police are investigating two separate fatal crashes that occurred on Route 806 in Fauquier County, claiming the lives of a pedestrian and a motorcyclist.

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The Rose Gaming Resort Opens in Dumfries: “A Landmark of Transformation and Opportunity”

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The Rose Gaming Resort celebrated its grand opening with a ribbon-cutting ceremony held in its newly built multi-story parking garage. Local and state leaders, including Mayor Derrick Wood, Virginia Delegate Luke Torian, and Virginia Secretary of Agriculture and Forestry Matthew Lohr, joined senior officials from Churchill Downs Incorporated (CDI), the company behind The Rose.

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Pedestrian Killed, Police Seek Witnesses

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On November 3 at 1:22AM, officers responded to the intersection of Prince William Pkwy and Lynn St. in Woodbridge (22191) to investigate an unconscious man in the roadway.

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Successful Occoquan Arts and Crafts Show Sets Tone for Holiday Season

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The 2024 Fall Arts and Crafts Show in Occoquan, held from September 27 to September 29, wrapped up with positive reviews, high attendance, and valuable lessons learned.

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Today: Flags For Heroes Ceremony Honors Local Heroes

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Today, the Bull Run Rotary Club kicks off its 8th Annual Flags for Heroes ceremony, a moving tribute honoring veterans, active-duty service members, frontline workers, and local first responders.

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Cox Farms in Centreville Seeks Anti-Trump Messages for Roadside Marquee

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Cox Farms, a staple of Fairfax County’s fall festivities, has sparked conversations once again – not for its famous pumpkin patch, but for the witty political messages it displays on its roadside marquee.

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Stafford Supervisors Clash Over Additional Holiday Time for County Employees

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A proposal to grant Stafford County employees additional holiday time around Thanksgiving and Christmas led to a heated debate among members of the Stafford County Board of Supervisors at their recent meeting.

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Support Local Journalism and Get Smarter About Our Community

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We’re out here daily, covering the stories that matter to you and our region, including the recent election and its impact across Prince William County, Stafford, Manassas, Manassas Park, and Fredericksburg. It’s a fascinating time for local politics, and the election results show a shift in how our communities are engaging politically. Republicans made gains in areas that have been reliably Democratic, and there are implications as we head into a gubernatorial race next year.

In Prince William County, Kamala Harris lost nearly 7% of the votes Joe Biden won in 2020, which is a big deal in the state’s second-most-populated jurisdiction. In 2020, Biden won neighboring Stafford County by 2,600 votes, while Harris won in 2024 by just 275.

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Congressman Gerry Connolly Diagnosed with Esophageal Cancer Following Election Victory

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Just days after securing another ninth term in Congress, Representative Gerald E. “Gerry” Connolly revealed he has been diagnosed with esophageal cancer.

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