Author: Uriah Kiser

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Manassas

Vandals on Dirt Bikes, Scooter attack Good Samaritan in Manassas

By Uriah Kiser

A man was taken to the hospital Tuesday night after being assaulted by a group he had confronted for vandalizing a vehicle at Brentwood Apartments in Manassas. The attack left him with facial lacerations, and police say the suspects fled on dirt bikes and a scooter into Prince William County.

The incident occurred just after 8:20 p.m. when the victim approached four individuals seen damaging a car. After the assault, they were seen riding into the Georgian Hamlet neighborhood and then onto Sudley Road.

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Weather

FOX 5 Forecasts Colder Start and Snowier Winter for D.C. Region

By Uriah Kiser

“We are forecasting a colder-than-average December, with D.C.’s first inch of snow falling before the end of the month,” FOX 5 DC reported. “January we expect will be slightly colder than normal, and we are forecasting it to be the snowiest month of the winter.”

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Politics

Stafford’s Gary Confirms 2027 Senate Run Weeks After Domestic Assault Charge

By Uriah Kiser

Aquia District Supervisor Monica Gary confirmed she plans to run for the Virginia Senate in 2027, weeks after she was charged in a domestic assault incident at her home.

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Stafford

Books-A-Million Opens in Stafford Marketplace, Grand Opening Celebration Set for Nov. 7–8

By Uriah Kiser

A familiar name in books has opened in North Stafford. Books-A-Million has opened its doors at 1240 Stafford Market Place, Suite 101, filling a long-missed gap in the community since the old Borders bookstore closed its doors years ago.

The new store, located at Stafford Marketplace, held its ribbon-cutting ceremony this week in partnership with the Fredericksburg Regional Chamber of Commerce. Residents and local business leaders joined to celebrate the long-anticipated arrival of a new bookstore in the growing North Stafford retail corridor.

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Stafford

Stafford County Board Unanimously Approves Airport Name Change

By Uriah Kiser

“The Stafford Regional Airport Authority (SRAA) hired a marketing consultant to assist us in increasing our fuel sales, which are a significant portion of our revenue,” Stafford Regional Airport Authority stated.

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Prince William

Prince William County Fire and Rescue Launches Whole Blood Field Operations Program

By Uriah Kiser

“The whole blood program, developed in collaboration with Inova Blood Donor Services, embodies the community spirit of neighbor helping neighbor,” Chief Tom LaBelle of the Prince William County Fire and Rescue System stated. “Each contribution from a community member enables EMS and hospital teams to work together to save the lives of others in their time of greatest need.”

In the coming months, the county’s Fire and Rescue System will deploy three vehicles stocked with whole blood, strategically positioned in the east, west, and mid-county areas. The units will operate around the clock and undergo quarterly recertification to maintain readiness.

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Prince William

Prince William County to Hold Swearing-In Ceremony for New Gainesville District Supervisor George T. Stewart

By Uriah Kiser
Stewart

“Prince William County invites you to the swearing-in ceremony of George T. Stewart, new Gainesville District Supervisor, on Friday, November 14,” Prince William County Government announced.

In one of Prince William County’s most closely watched races, Democrat George T. Stewart narrowly defeated Republican Patrick R. Harders to win the Gainesville District seat on the Prince William Board of County Supervisors. According to unofficial results from the Virginia Department of Elections, Stewart received 50.47% of the vote (12,579 votes) to Harders’ 48.77% (12,156 votes). Write-in candidates accounted for 0.75% (188 votes).

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Fredericksburg

Fredericksburg City Government Offices to Close for Veterans Day

By Uriah Kiser
Fredericksburg City Hall

“In observance of Veterans Day, City of Fredericksburg Government offices will be closed Tuesday, November 11,” City of Fredericksburg Government announced. “Looking to honor our Veterans? Join us for the Veterans Day Procession and Commemoration Ceremony at 10 a.m.”

City officials noted that trash and recycling collection will run on a normal schedule, but there will be no leaf collection. The Belman Road Recycling Center and Stafford Landfill will be open, while FXBGO! transit services will not operate. The Fredericksburg Visitor Center will be open from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., and the City Council meeting originally scheduled for November 11 will instead be held on Tuesday, November 18.

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Prince William

Teen Girl Abducted, Raped in Bristow; Police Seek Suspect in Red Ford Escape

By Uriah Kiser
Kuykendall

Prince William County Police have arrested the man accused of abducting and raping a teenage girl in Bristow earlier this week.

The incident occurred the night of November 6, when a girl under 18 walked away from the Youth for Tomorrow facility on Hazel Circle Drive. Near Golf Academy Drive and Nokesville Road, she approached a man parked nearby. Police say the man pulled a knife, forced her into his red 2003 Ford Escape, and sexually assaulted her multiple times before she escaped and got help from bystanders.

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Stafford

SILENCE IN STAFFORD — Supervisor Ducks Questions on Data Center Reforms, Campaign Mailer

By Uriah Kiser
A campaign mailer from Stafford County Supervisor Dr. Pamela Yeung claimed she had “secured a new movie theater” for The Garrison development in North Stafford. The project’s developer later told county leaders that no current theater contract exists, reviving questions about the long-promised project. [PLN]

Days after winning re-election on November 4, 2025, Garrisonville District Supervisor Dr. Pamela Yeung declined to answer questions about her abstention from a key data center vote and claims she made during her campaign about bringing a movie theater to North Stafford.

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