STAFFORD — Stafford County was founded in 1664. It is rich with the history of the Patawomeck tribe, revolutionary figures, civil war battles, and much more. However, despite a deep historical background, Stafford County does not have a museum.
In a document county officials refer as a 2040 Vision and Strategic Plan, the Board of Supervisors has expressed the desire to start planning and building a Stafford County Museum and Cultural Center.
DUMFRIES — Dumfries has a new look.
On Nov. 20 the town council held its first meeting in the new building in which they finalized the design of a new town logo.
OCCOQUAN — A loud noise is expected to rattle residents along the Occoquan River.
Fairfax Water will test the Occoquan Dam Siren from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 14. Residents, they say, shouldn’t be concerned.
PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY — Assistant housekeeper Debra Haley has worked at the Hampton Inn on Williamson Boulevard near Manassas for 25 years.
“I’ve been here for 25 years, and I’m 62,” Haley said. “I’m going to try to stay here for four more years so that I can retire.”
FREDERICKSBURG — At the Vangie Williams campaign watch party in Jay’s Downtown Sports Lounge in Downtown Fredericksburg, tensions ran high as supporters, staff, and volunteers awaited the verdict of the first district congressional election.
“This is more exciting than all six of my daughters and marrying my husband, so that says a lot,” said Williams, a Democrat. “At least when you’re having a baby, you know what you’re going to get.”
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FREDERICKSBURG — People of all political views gathered at the University of Mary Washington for the First Congressional District Debate on Monday between Republican incumbent Rob Wittman and Democratic candidate Vangie Williams.
