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3 Displaced in Woodbridge House Fire

Published August 22, 2024 at 1:59PM

Fire and rescue units responded to a townhouse fire on William Harris Way in the Rippon area of Woodbridge. Smoke was visible, and all occupants were safely evacuated. The basement-origin fire was quickly extinguished without injuries, though the home was deemed unsafe. Three adults were displaced, and the American Red Cross assisted.

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Data Centers: Supervisors Defer Decision on Stafford Technology Park

By Uriah Kiser

Published August 22, 2024 at 11:00AM | Updated October 26, 2024 at 4:41PM

The Stafford County Board of Supervisors voted on Tuesday, Aug. 20, 2o24, to delay a decision on the proposed Stafford Technology Park, a sprawling data center complex, until September 17, 2024.

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Stafford Supervisors Approve Height Exception for New Elementary School Amid Concerns Over Location and Community Input

By Uriah Kiser

Published August 22, 2024 at 10:30AM | Updated October 26, 2024 at 4:41PM

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Manassas Rotary Club to Host Second Annual Cornhole Tournament to Benefit Willing Warriors

By Uriah Kiser

Published August 22, 2024 at 10:00AM | Updated October 16, 2024 at 4:17PM

The Manassas Rotary Club is gearing up to host its Second Annual Cornhole Tournament on September 29, 2024, at The Salisbury Center in Manassas.

This event promises to be a fun-filled day for participants of all ages while supporting a worthy cause—Willing Warriors, a local nonprofit organization dedicated to providing therapeutic retreats for wounded, ill, and injured service members and their families.

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Prince William County Parks and Recreation Launches New RecMapper App

By Uriah Kiser

Published August 22, 2024 at 9:00AM

The RecMapper app offers a range of features to enhance users’ experiences. Through the app, users can view photos and details of various parks, playgrounds, pavilions, fitness centers, pools, and other amenities.

The app allows users to search for facilities by map or list, filter results based on specific needs, and get directions to their chosen locations. Sports teams and leagues can also find specific field locations within parks, while other users can stay updated on upcoming activities and events. Additionally, the app includes a feed of the department’s social media posts, accessible without needing a social media account.

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Workhouse Haunt Returns with Twisted Tales of Terror This Halloween Season

By Uriah Kiser

Published August 22, 2024 at 8:00AM | Updated August 22, 2024 at 1:57PM

The Workhouse Haunt returns for its 11th season, featuring the theme “Twisted Tales of Terror” with a creepy outdoor trail and live-action scenes of classic fairy tales gone wrong. Running from October 4 to November 2, the event includes Halloween-themed entertainment, food, and drinks, with tickets starting at $25 per person and special sensory-friendly trail times on October 20.

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Fredericksburg Police Searching for Jaylah Jeter

By Uriah Kiser

Published August 21, 2024 at 11:36PM

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Jaylah Jeter, a 5-foot-3-inch black woman last seen wearing black sweatpants and a black hoodie, was reported missing after leaving 10014 Betsy St in Spotsylvania County on August 19, 2024, in an Uber to an unknown location. If you have any information, contact the police at 540-373-3122 or submit an anonymous tip via text or the FPD Tip app.

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Debate Over Indoor Sports Facility in Woodbridge Heats Up as County Explores Partnerships

By Uriah Kiser

Published August 21, 2024 at 2:30PM | Updated August 22, 2024 at 9:23AM

Desundra Jefferson, Prince William Board of County Supervisors Chair At-large [Photo: Alan Gloss]

Prince William County will hire a private firm to solicit proposals for a 22-acre plot of land initially eyed for an indoor sports complex.

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Beyond Swedish meatballs: IKEA Adds ‘Plant Balls,’ New Recycling Options

By Uriah Kiser

Published August 21, 2024 at 10:36AM

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Commercial-Quality Sunshades Proposed for Stafford Elementary Schools

By Uriah Kiser

Published August 21, 2024 at 8:00AM

In a recent Stafford County School Board meeting on August 6, 2024, members discussed installing sunshades at elementary schools. The discussion highlighted the varying financial capabilities and safety concerns across different schools.