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Stafford County to Discuss Major Data Center Development Proposal on Eskimo Hill Road

By Uriah Kiser

Tonight, August 20, 2024, at 5 p.m., the Stafford County Board of Supervisors will meet at the county government center, located at 1300 Courthouse Road in Stafford, to deliberate on a significant land use amendment. The proposal under review aims to rezone over 500 acres of land on Eskimo Hill Road, near the Rappahannock Regional Landfill, to facilitate the construction of a large data center complex.

If approved, the request would transition the zoning from A-1, Agricultural, to M-2, Heavy Industrial, allowing for the development of a data center campus envisioned to encompass approximately 5.8 million square feet across 23 buildings. The development also includes plans for public facilities and utilities.

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Senate Candidate Hung Cao Avoids Debates, Leaving Tim Kaine to Solo Forum Appearances

By Uriah Kiser
Virginia Senator Tim Kaine (D)

Virginia Senator Tim Kaine (D) expressed disappointment that his opponent, Hung Cao (R), declined to participate in three scheduled debates and forums. This continued a pattern observed during the GOP primary when Cao skipped 12 of 13 candidate forums.

In a press release, Kaine states that he remains committed to discussing his efforts to support Virginia’s economy, health care, reproductive rights, and military families in an upcoming debate in Norfolk on October 2. Potomac Local emailed the Hung Cao campaign for a comment and received no response.

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Meat Recall Issued at Dale City Area Food Lion

By Uriah Kiser

Food Lion has issued a recall for four varieties of in-store prepared ground beef sold at its Hoadly Road location in Dale City due to potential contamination with foreign materials. The products, produced on August 18, 2024, with a sell-by date of August 20, 2024, can be returned to the store for a refund worth double the purchase price.

Press release:

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More Bikers Than Walkers Expected to Use County’s First Pedestrian Bridge

By Uriah Kiser

Prince William Times: “Located about a mile from the nearest residential areas, Prince William County’s first pedestrian bridge, which recently opened as part of a new intersection on Va. 234, might seem oddly placed.

The area is not known for foot traffic. But the $12 million bridge connects the Va. 234 bike trail — one of the most used in the county — to the Liberia Avenue commercial area, which is why it is needed, county officials say.”

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Updated: Deputies Search for Stabbing Suspect at Stafford Trailer Park

By Uriah Kiser

Deputies are currently at Crystal Lake Mobile Home Park in Stafford County following a stabbing, searching for suspect Jamie Flores, and providing additional security for local students. Crystal Lake is on Courage Lane, off Route 1, in the Widewater area of Stafford County.

Press release:

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Manassas Regional Airport Secures Nearly $400K in Virginia Aviation Board Grants, Aims for Commercial Flights

By Uriah Kiser

We expect an update on service plans next month, which could begin as early as next year. We still don’t know what airline will provide the service or to which destinations.

Airport spokeswoman Jolene Berry provided more information on how the grant funding will be spent:

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Sentara Century Building Closed Today Due to Gas Leak

By Uriah Kiser
Image: Sentara Northern Virginia Medical Building

The Sentara Century Building at Sentara Northern Virginia Medical Center in Woodbridge is closed today due to a gas leak affecting all medical appointments at this location. There are plans to update the reopening status later this afternoon.

The Sentara Century Building houses several specialty medical offices, including the Sentara Advanced Imaging Center Century, Sentara Cancer Network Resource Center, Sentara Internal Medicine Physicians, Sentara Surgery Specialists, and the Sentara Therapy Center Century. These facilities provide a range of services, from advanced imaging and cancer resources to internal medicine, surgical specialties, and therapeutic treatments, catering to the diverse medical needs of the community.

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Manassas Park Football Issues a Warning with New Team Motto

By Uriah Kiser
Photo: Anushka Srivastav on Unsplash

Insidenova.com: “The Manassas Park High School football team has adopted a new motto this season. They call it RTH, which means “Ruin Their Homecoming.”

Cougars second-year head coach Mark Teague came up with the slogan after he had to explain to his players why opponents scheduled them last season for their homecoming games on at least two occasions.”

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