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Schools

NOVA Students Can Access Free Food and Personal Care Items 

By Uriah Kiser

“NOVA students can access free food and personal care items at our Nighthawk Nest pantries,” Northern Virginia Community College announced. “See locations and hours here.”

The initiative provides essential support to students facing food insecurity, especially as state and federal nutrition programs adjust. The Nighthawk Nests are stocked with groceries, toiletries, and hygiene products—free to all enrolled students—with pantries available on every NOVA campus.

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News

Spotsylvania Man Charged on Multiple Child Exploitation, Obscenity Charges

By Uriah Kiser
[Courtesy of Northern Virginia Police Cars via Instagram]

“After conducting an investigation, obtaining search warrants, and reviewing the items that the reporting party submitted, Jason Zirkle II was arrested on 10 counts of 18.2-361.01 B(v) Sexual abuse of animals… and one count of 18.2-374.3 Section C(iii) Use of communications systems to facilitate certain offenses involving children,” the Spotsylvania County Sheriff’s Office announced.

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Newslinks

Northern Virginia Delivered 88% of Spanberger’s Victory Margin, Analysis Shows

By Uriah Kiser
Photo: Spanberger Facebook page

“Northern Virginia accounted for about 88% of Gov.-elect Abigail Spanberger’s victory margin on Tuesday,” InsideNoVa reported, citing preliminary results from the Virginia Department of Elections. “In the region’s four counties and five cities, Spanberger, the Democrat, won 72.3% of the total vote to just 27.4% for her Republican opponent, Lt. Gov. Winsome Earle-Sears.”

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Newslinks

Democrats Take Over Majority on Stafford County Board of Supervisors

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“I’ve been serving Stafford for almost 20 years, building relationships, and it paid off in a big way,” Fredericksburg Free Press reported, quoting newly elected Aquia District Supervisor Maya Guy at a watch party Tuesday night. “As I say, when we come out, we show up and we show out,” added Falmouth District winner Kecia Evans. “So I want us to party like we ain’t never partied before because Democrats are in the house!”

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Stafford

Stafford Democrats Lead Sweeping Victories, Flipping Local Government Blue

By Uriah Kiser

“The difference in this election was the quality of the candidates,” FXBG Advance reported, quoting Stafford Democratic Committee Chair Howard Rudat. “Every one of them brought quality, charisma, dedication, and a love of each other. Every time they went out the door, they were a team. It was one team with one vision for a better Stafford, a better Virginia.”

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Politics

Trump Talk, Trans Fights — and a Total Flip in Virginia: From Manassas to Spotsy, Dems Drown GOP

By Uriah Kiser
Photo: Spanberger Facebook page

Four years after Republican Glenn Youngkin carried Virginia on a message of parental rights and education reform, voters across Greater Prince William and Fredericksburg sent a very different signal in 2025.

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Features

“White Christmas” Opens Today at Riverside Center for the Performing Arts

By Uriah Kiser

The holiday season has arrived early at Riverside Center for the Performing Arts, where Irving Berlin’s White Christmas opens today!

This beloved holiday musical follows veterans Bob Wallace and Phil Davis, a successful song-and-dance duo after World War II. When they meet a pair of talented singing sisters, Betty and Judy Haynes, romance and comedy ensue as the group travels to Vermont to perform a Christmas show. The twist? The inn hosting their holiday spectacular is owned by the men’s former army commander.

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Features

Free Tickets Available for U.S. Army Band ‘Pershing’s Own’ Veterans Day Concert at Hylton Center

By Uriah Kiser

“Join us for an afternoon of music and meaningful moments as we give a thunderous ‘thank you’ to our nation’s heroes,” The U.S. Army Band “Pershing’s Own” announced. “We’re shining the spotlight on the loyalty, duty, respect, selfless service, honor, integrity, and personal courage of our Veterans.”

The U.S. Army Band is partnering with George Mason University’s Veterans and the Arts Initiative to present A Salute to Veterans!—a free concert honoring those who have served in the U.S. Armed Forces. The performance will be held at the Hylton Performing Arts Center, and tickets are available at no cost through the Hylton Center Ticket Office.

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Manassas

Osbourn High Students to Appear on ‘It’s Academic’ Television Quiz Show

By Uriah Kiser

“Osbourn High School’s ‘It’s Academic’ team — made up of students Victoria, Gabrielle, and Marshall — proudly represented MCPS during the show’s 65th season taping on October 25,” Manassas City Public Schools announced. “Special thanks to the team’s coaches, Mrs. Bond, Mr. Iqbal, and Ms. Hagood, as well as Chair Seaberg, Vice-Chair Spall, Ms. Tania, and Mrs. Cook for their support in making this experience possible.”

“We can’t wait to cheer them on when their episode airs January 10 — stay tuned!” the division added.

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Prince William

Ribbon Cutting Set for Rollins Ford Park Pump Track in Nokesville

By Uriah Kiser
[Photo: Prince Willam County Government]

“Join us in celebrating the opening of our new pump track,” Prince William County Parks, Recreation & Tourism announced. “Drinks and donuts for early birds! See you out there.”

Brentsville District Supervisor Tom Gordy previously said the long-discussed project “is going to provide a completely different type of recreational activity for the Brentsville District specifically, but for Prince William as a whole.”

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