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Prince William County Advances Revolutionary War Memorial at Williams Ordinary

By Uriah Kiser

Uriah’s note: Welcome to another installment of our History and Heritage Feature Series, which was made possible through the support of Sentara. This series celebrates the rich cultural heritage and history of Prince William County, Stafford County, Manassas, Manassas Park, and Fredericksburg.

The Prince William Board of County Supervisors is advancing plans for a Revolutionary War Memorial at the historic Williams Ordinary in Dumfries, supported by an $81,000 grant from the Virginia Department of Historical Resources (VDHR) Virginia 250 Preservation Fund.

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Additional Suspects Indicted in Woodbridge Murder-For-Hire Case

By Uriah Kiser
Carter

Four individuals have been indicted in the murder of 23-year-old Egypt Zapporah Carter, and all suspects are now in custody, the Prince William County Commonwealth’s Attorney and county police announced on December 2.

The case stems from a February 2 shooting in the area of Bronson Ct. and Brickwood Dr. in Dale City, where Carter was ambushed and fatally shot while sitting in her vehicle.

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Stafford

Stafford County Secures $1.25M in Grants for Lake Dam Safety Improvements

By Uriah Kiser

At the November 19, 2024, Stafford County Board of Supervisors meeting, significant advancements were announced regarding dam safety improvements for the Lake Arrowhead and Lake Carroll communities.

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Business

Humbrecht Law Celebrates a Decade of Service in Manassas

By Uriah Kiser

For Jean Humbrecht, becoming an attorney was a lifelong ambition. “I have always wanted to be an attorney.

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Use This Tool to Predict Thanksgiving Highway Delays

By Uriah Kiser

Happy Thanksgiving Eve. If you’re one of the 44 million travelers hitting the road for Thanksgiving, VDOT has a tool that shows you when to expect the biggest delays.

Small Business Spotlight: We’ve started receiving responses to our survey of small businesses in the area. We’ll use the responses to create news stories about small businesses, which are the lifeblood of our local economy.

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Join the Fun: Santa, Community Events, and an Exclusive Mayoral Interview

By Uriah Kiser

Upcoming weekend events: See our list and post yours to our community calendar so that we may share it with our readers!

Santa arrives: Join us for fun and games at Potomac Mills mall tomorrow at 2 p.m., when Santa will arrive. I’ll be there to capture photos. Please say hello!

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Prince William

Data Centers Driving Up Legal Costs in Prince William: Taxpayers on Hook to Fight Lawsuits

By Uriah Kiser

The Prince William Board of County Supervisors approved a resolution on November 19, 2024, to transfer $484,007 from the county’s contingency fund to address litigation costs and hire additional staff to handle data center real estate assessments.

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Features

New Superintendent, Silent Schools: Stafford’s Communication Breakdown

By Uriah Kiser

Meet the Principal Series Continues: Manassas Local Editor Caitlyn Meisner launched this series at the beginning of the 2024-2025 school year to introduce nearly two dozen new principals in Prince William County Schools. Now, we’re shifting focus to highlight the new and existing principals in Manassas City Public Schools. Each principal has answered the same questions (in bold), and their responses will be shared below. Stay tuned as we continue to profile the educational leaders shaping our community’s schools.

Choir Call Answered: We called for Christmas choir performances, and you delivered! The Gainesville Community Choir (GCC) submitted a video and press release about their upcoming shows. Keep those choir videos coming—I’m excited to feature them during the holiday season!

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