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‘Black Lives Matter’ protesters retrace ‘Blue Lives Matter’ steps 1 month after police teargassing

By Susie Webb

Published July 2, 2020 at 1:01AM | Updated July 2, 2020 at 1:45AM

Protesters kneel and raise their fists in the air as they pause to let everyone catch up.

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Prince William edits vulgarity out of uploaded video recording

By Susie Webb

Published June 30, 2020 at 8:24PM

A man who identified himself as a resident of Prince William County's Potomac District told the Board of County Supervisors on June 16 "you guys F-ing suck."

In a highly unusual move, the Prince William Board of County Supervisors has edited all vulgarity out of the public comment portion of its June 16 video recording.

Black Lives Matter supporters filled the citizen comments period demanding racial equality, the defunding of police, and the end of the 287(g) program, abolished the next day. All this comes after a month of nationwide protests that were sparked by the death of Minneapolis resident George Floyd.

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Fredericksburg releases 911 call, protestors cancel Sunday marches

By Susie Webb

Published June 27, 2020 at 10:56AM

A woman called 911 after coming across a group of protestors in Downtown Fredericksburg blocking the intersection of Caroline and Hanover street.

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Fredericksburg addresses its response to protests, Route 1 name change

By Susie Webb

Published June 24, 2020 at 11:25AM

Fredericksburg City Hall

The Fredericksburg City Council has passed a three-phase plan to address racial inequality and respond to the recent protests.

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James Monroe has five coronavirus cases following graduation ceremonies

By Susie Webb

Published June 20, 2020 at 11:15AM | Updated June 20, 2020 at 5:54PM

Five students from James Monroe High School have tested positive for the coronavirus.

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Stafford looks into new electronic communications policy

By Susie Webb

Published June 14, 2020 at 11:06AM

Stafford County Public Schools Alvin York Bandy Complex, the headquarters of the school division.

The Stafford County School Board is looking to pass a new policy on employee conduct, including regulations for electronic communications with students.

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EXCLUSIVE: Vandalism at Government Island, sheriff investigates

By Susie Webb

Published June 11, 2020 at 2:43PM | Updated June 11, 2020 at 7:07PM

Stones at Government Island in Stafford County have been vandalized.

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Northam outlines school reopening plan, Stafford considers shorter school days

By Susie Webb

Published June 10, 2020 at 12:24PM

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Schools will be opening in the fall, at least in some capacity.

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Stafford cancels August 1 in-person graduation ceremony

By Susie Webb

Published June 9, 2020 at 8:42PM

Stafford County will not be holding a live graduation ceremony this year.

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Dumfries man has died after single-car crash last night

By Susie Webb

Published June 8, 2020 at 1:31PM

The driver of a 2003 Ford Focus that crashed on Prince William Parkway last night has died on June 8 as a result of severe injuries.

This single-car crash occurred near Golansky Blvd. in Woodbridge in the evening hours of June 7. The driver was headed eastbound and lost control of the vehicle.