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Wake Up: Most expensive race, Free PC training, Dinosaurs to return

By Uriah Kiser

Today, I’ll be traveling around the area to conduct interviews at a coronavirus immunization clinic in Woodbridge, a U.S. Flag display at the Prince William County Government Center, and touring a new police station under construction in Manassas. 

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Dean Elementary replacement tops $78 million schools spending plan in Manassas

By Uriah Kiser

Manassas School officials will hear from the public about a $78 million capital improvement plan that includes a new elementary school, relocating the division’s central office, and upgrading to multiple school buildings.

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Neighborhood Notes

Wake Up: Future of rail, free meals, parks and rec honored

By Uriah Kiser

Good morning, everyone. I hope you enjoyed your extra hour. This is the “good” time change. Here’s what’s happening around our area this morning.

Future of bus and rail: A new study recommends no VRE to Haymarket, and bus-rapid transit, and Metro to Woodbridge. Prince William County Supervisors Kenny Boddye and Victor Angry invite community members to join them for a virtual town hall on the Future of Transit, Nov. 16, 6:30 to 8 p.m. to discuss what these results could mean.

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Prince William Sheriff Glen Hill, Supervisor Yesli Vega tapped for Virginia Attorney General transition team

By Uriah Kiser
Prince William County Sheriff Glen Hill and County Supervisor Yesli Vega will serve on the transition team for incoming Virginia Attorney General Jason Miyares.

Two prominent leaders in Prince William County will join Delegate Jason Mirayes as he transitions into his new role as Virginia Attorney General.

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Guns banned from Dumfries Town Hall, residents to be searched before entering meeting room

By Uriah Kiser
Dumfries is Virginia's oldest continually chartered town.

Bring a gun to Dumfries Town Hall and face one year of jail, a fine of $2,500, or both.

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Neighborhood Notes

Wake Up: Time change, No train extension, Occoquan bids farewell

By Uriah Kiser

Good morning, everyone. We’ve made it to Friday and, soon, the weekend. I hope you have something fun planned. Who’s getting a start on Christmas decorating? 

Time change: Daylight Saving Time ends Sunday, November 7. As you turn your clocks back, the Prince William County Fire and Rescue System reminds you to change the batteries in smoke alarms.

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Originals

Election office finds ballot discrepancies in Prince William County polls

By Uriah Kiser
The Seal of Prince William County, Va.

Election officials in Prince William County say human error led to discrepancies in vote totals for at least two House of Delegates races. 

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Wake Up: New benches built, food drive, left-over food

By Uriah Kiser

Good morning, everyone. Election season in Virginia is over, for now. There were 700,000 more votes cast for Virginia Governor in 2021 than in 2017.

Correction: Yesterday, we incorrectly reported Paul Milde won the Aquia District Supervisors race when, in fact, voters chose Monica Gary. I apologize for the error.

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Manassas elects Republican to City Council, Democrats to all other seats

By Uriah Kiser
Forkell Green

Going against the political grain, Lynn Forkell Green won a seat on the Manassas City Council with more than 70 percent of the vote.

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GOP flips Governor, House of Delegates while Dems hold seats in Prince William County

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Delegate Tara Durant (R-Fredericksburg, Stafford)

In what turned out to be one of the most expensive local races in the state, Republicans pulled out an upset by flipping the House of Delegates’ 28th District seat in Fredericksburg and Stafford County.

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