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Falls Run or Hartwood? Take Our Poll on Stafford’s New High School Name

By Uriah Kiser
An aerial view of Stafford County's sixth high school under construction. [Photo: Stafford County Public Schools]

On August 26, 2025, the Stafford County School Board will vote to name High School 6, which is currently under construction and slated to open in the near future. The Board will also finalize the school’s mascot and colors at that time.

The two names under consideration are:

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Manassas

Exclusive: Manassas Detectives Stop $194K Wire Fraud Targeting Local Nonprofit

By Uriah Kiser

A quick-thinking team of detectives at the Manassas City Police Department prevented a local nonprofit from losing nearly $200,000 in a sophisticated email fraud scheme.

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Manassas

City Council Greenlights Nearly $1M for Manassas Airport Tower Design

By Uriah Kiser

MANASSAS, Va. — The Manassas City Council voted on July 28 to allocate $985,456 from the airport fund to continue the design of a new air traffic control tower at Manassas Regional Airport, bringing the city one step closer to preparing the facility for future commercial service.

According to Airport Director Juan Rivera, the funding will bring the current 45% design plan to full completion.

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Prince William

Occoquan Awarded $15,000 State Grant to Transform Downtown Eyesore into Public Park

By Uriah Kiser

The Town of Occoquan has been awarded a $15,000 grant from the Commonwealth of Virginia to help revitalize its downtown through the creation of a new public space—Mill Street Pocket Park.

The grant, announced Friday morning by Governor Glenn Youngkin, is part of a broader $5.4 million package awarded to 30 communities across the state. Funding comes through the Virginia Main Street (VMS) program, administered by the Virginia Department of Housing and Community Development. The initiative aims to strengthen local economies by supporting the transformation of underused spaces, growing small businesses, and revitalizing commercial districts.

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Features

Occoquan Targets Invasive Snakeheads with One-Night Fishing Event at River Mill Park

By Uriah Kiser
Occoquan riverwalk. [Photo: Occoquan Town Government Facebook page]

OCCOQUAN, Va. – In an effort to curb the spread of a harmful invasive species while offering a rare fishing opportunity in town limits, the Town of Occoquan will host the inaugural Snakehead Roundup on Sunday, August 3, from 8 to 11 p.m. at River Mill Park.

The nighttime fishing event is designed to draw attention to the ecological threat posed by northern snakeheads — an aggressive, non-native fish that has become a persistent problem along the Occoquan River. The event is open to licensed anglers and will focus exclusively on the catch and removal of the invasive species.

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Manassas

‘Greedy’ or ‘Overdue’? Manassas Salary Debate Now Heads to September

By Uriah Kiser

The Manassas City Council voted Monday night to delay a decision on a controversial proposal to raise council and mayoral salaries, setting a new vote for September 8 after a tense public hearing and divided council discussion.

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Teachers Union Calls on Manassas School Board to Create Safe Zone for Immigrant Students

By Uriah Kiser
Manassas Education Association President Anna Demeria (left) with Virginia State Senator Danica Roem.

The Manassas Education Association is calling on the city’s school board to adopt a Safe Zone policy to protect immigrant students and their families from potential immigration enforcement actions on school grounds.

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Prince William

Dumfries Hears From First-Ever Economic Development Authority Candidates

By Uriah Kiser

DUMFRIES, Va. – Dumfries Town Council heard from a group of community leaders, entrepreneurs, and development experts during its July 1, 2025, meeting — each vying for a seat on the town’s newly created Economic Development Authority (EDA).

The EDA, formally established in April by ordinance, will operate as an independent legal entity tasked with helping the town attract new businesses, support existing ones, and guide redevelopment along key corridors such as Main Street and the Quantico Creek waterfront. While the Council retains appointment power and oversight, the authority’s independence will allow it to pursue economic growth strategies more flexibly than town government alone.

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Prince William

Dumfries Approves Permit for Cultural Events at Outdoor Showplace

By Uriah Kiser
Dumfries Town Hall at 17739 Main Street in Dumfries.

DUMFRIES, Va. – The Dumfries Town Council reversed course and voted unanimously to approve a conditional use permit (CUP) that will allow a local business to host cultural, entertainment, and community events on its property along Washington Street.

The business, Outdoor Showplace, is located at 17715 Washington Street, directly across from Dumfries Town Hall. Billed as the region’s largest fully custom landscape showroom, the two-acre property displays outdoor kitchens, fire pits, patios, water features, and more—giving customers the chance to walk through and experience sample backyard designs in a real-life setting.

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Stafford

Power Outage Affects Nearly 700 in Aquia Harbor, Restoration Expected Tonight

By Uriah Kiser

AQUIA HARBOUR, Va. – Nearly 700 residents in Aquia Harbor are without electricity this evening as Dominion Energy reports a power outage affecting 697 customers.

According to Dominion’s outage tracker, the disruption is due to a “circuit out.” The utility company estimates that power will be restored between 7:00 p.m. and 10:00 p.m. tonight.

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