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Stafford sheriff suggests speed camera study

By Uriah Kiser
Stafford County Sheriff’ David Decatur (right)

Stafford County Sherrif David Decatur discussed the possibility of introducing traffic cameras and speed cameras to his deputies’ traffic enforcement toolkit.

During a meeting of the Stafford County Board of Supervisors Public Safety Committee today, Tuesday, Dec. 12, 2023, Hartwood District Supervisor Darrell English voiced concerns brought to him by residents who say speeding is out of control along a seven-mile stretch of Route 17, from the Fauquier County line to a Walmart on Village Lakes Parkway.

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New charges for suspect in church threat case

By Uriah Kiser
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Prince William Police: “Attempted Aggravated Murder – On December 10, detectives obtained an additional charge against the accused in connection to the threat of violence investigation that began at the Park Valley Church located at 4500 Waverly Farm Drive in Haymarket on September 24.

“The additional charge against the accused, identified as Rui JIANG, stems from the ongoing investigation and analysis of digital evidence obtained during the search warrant executed at his residence in Falls Church.

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Prince William County School Board passes amendment to policy on naming schools, other facilities

By Uriah Kiser
The Edward L. Kelly Leadership Center is the headquarters for the Prince William County Public School System. [Photo via Prince William County Public Schools]

“The Prince William County School Board adopted an amendment at its Dec. 5 meeting that will revise its policy on naming schools and other facilities,”

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Digital Gateway decision day: We talked with supporters and opponents of what would be the world’s largest data center project

By Uriah Kiser

Prince William Digital Gateway opponents gathered this morning, Tuesday, Dec. 12, 2023, in a prayer circle outside the Prince William County Government Center in one last-ditch effort to oppose what’s billed as the world’s most significant data center complex.

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Small Business Owners: Submit your specials for FREE publication

By Uriah Kiser

Every Saturday should be Small Business Saturday.

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VDOT crews on re-freeze watch

By Uriah Kiser

VDOT: “Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) crews will patrol Interstate 95 and state-maintained roads across the Fredericksburg area, Northern Neck and Middle Peninsula Tuesday morning ahead of the commuter rush hour to treat for icy, slick road conditions that may develop from wet pavement refreezing overnight.”

“Crews will focus especially on elevated surfaces more likely to experience icing, such as ramps, bridges, and overpasses, which have lower surface temperatures.”

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Stafford lights its Christmas Tree at 3rd-annual festival

By Uriah Kiser
Stafford County Garrisonville District Supervisor Pamela Yeung dons a Christmas costume at the county's Christmas Tree lightning ceremony on Dec. 8, 2023.

Stafford County residents gathered at the government center to light a community Christmas Tree on Friday, Dec. 8, 2023.

The event drew hundreds who gathered for a float parade, choirs, bands, family-friendly activities, and the Christmas Tree lighting. This year marks the third consecutive year the county has held the evening festival in December.

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Veterans docket helping vets with addiction, homelessness, PTSD

By Uriah Kiser

Six U.S. military veterans graduated from the Prince William County Circuit Court Veterans Docket.

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Supervisor cites decade-old denial of ‘Stone Haven’ housing development as reason for his support for Devlin data centers

By Uriah Kiser
Occoquan District Supervisor Kenny Boddye [Photo: Uriah Kiser/PLN]

Days before the Prince William Board of County Supervisors takes up its next controversial data center vote —on the Prince William Digital Gateway —two board members are talking about the reasons behind the board’s recent approval of the equally controversial Devlin Technology Park and what role a failed, decade-old housing development may have played in that decision.

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