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Prince William

After 21 years, Bonefish Grill closes abruptly in Gainesville

By Uriah Kiser

“Closing a restaurant is never easy. This was a business decision and is not a reflection of the management or staff,” Bloomin’ Brands spokesperson Elizabeth Daly told the Prince William Times. “We appreciate the community’s support over the past 21 years and hope to see them in our Fairfax restaurant.”

The Bonefish Grill in Gainesville — known for its popular “Bang Bang Shrimp” — closed suddenly on Sunday, October 26, after more than two decades in business. Employees were seen packing up items the next day, and the restaurant’s signage was removed from its building at 7611 Somerset Crossing Drive.

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Fredericksburg

FXBGO! to launch realigned Stafford County bus routes and new numbering system December 1

By Uriah Kiser

“Customer experience is at the heart of what we do at Fredericksburg Regional Transit, as our mission is to best serve the needs of the community,” Director of Public Transit and Transportation Jamie Jackson said. “We are confident that the upcoming changes to the Stafford Routes will help us achieve this goal by increasing the quality of our service.”

Fredericksburg Regional Transit (FXBGO!) announced that beginning December 1, 2025, Stafford County bus routes will be realigned and renamed to use numbered designations. The changes, developed through community feedback during the Transit Strategic Plan, aim to simplify route identification, reduce travel times, and better connect residents to key destinations across Stafford County. Updated maps and schedules will be available in November at Central Station and on the FXBGO! website.

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Prince William

Prince William County names Dr. Alicia Hart as Deputy County Executive for Government Operations, Performance and Innovation

By Uriah Kiser
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“Dr. Hart brings an exceptional combination of operational expertise, strategic vision and a deep understanding of public service,” County Executive Chris Shorter said. “Her experience leading large organizations through transformation and her commitment to innovation and equity will be invaluable as we continue to strengthen government operations and deliver on our promise of effective, resident-focused service.”

County Executive Chris Shorter appointed Dr. Hart as Deputy County Executive for Government Operations, Performance, and Innovation, effective November 10, 2025. In her new role, Hart will oversee departments including Facilities and Fleet Management, Human Resources, Information Technology, Strategic Planning, Performance Management, and Procurement Services, advancing operational excellence and innovation across county government.

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Prince William

Prince William County prosecutors secure convictions in 2 domestic violence cases

By Uriah Kiser
The Judicial Center for Prince William County, Manassas, and Manassas Park.

“Mr. Hill has previously been convicted of acts of domestic violence stemming from an incident that occurred in 2019 involving a different female victim,” The Office of the Commonwealth’s Attorney announced. “Mr. Agee subjected his victim to years of threats and physical harm until she finally had the courage to report to what was happening to law enforcement.”

“Domestic violence is one of the leading causes of homicide across the nation. A recent study has shown that victims of strangulation are more than 750 times more likely to become victims of either attempted or completed homicides. My office takes domestic violence cases very seriously and will vigorously pursue justice for victims,” Commonwealth’s Attorney Amy Ashworth stated.

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Stafford

Construction 75% Complete at $139 Million Hartwood High School

By Uriah Kiser
An aerial view of Stafford County's sixth high school under construction. [Photo: Stafford County Public Schools]

Construction crews are putting the final touches on Hartwood High School, Stafford County’s sixth and largest high school, slated to open to students in the fall of 2026.

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Prince William

Dumfries, Historic Nonprofit Face Off Over Future of Weems-Botts House

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The future of one of Virginia’s oldest buildings — and a cornerstone of Dumfries’ 275-year history — is at the center of a growing dispute between the Town of Dumfries and the nonprofit that has operated it for more than half a century.

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Fredericksburg

Rappahannock Area Health District reports rise in hand, foot, and mouth disease outbreaks

By Uriah Kiser

“Since August, RAHD has investigated three separate outbreaks at both child daycare facilities and elementary schools across the district,” the Rappahannock Area Health District announced. “The Virginia Department of Health is seeing an increase in HFMD emergency department and urgent care visits, as well as an increase in reported HFMD outbreaks across the state in 2025.”

“While seen frequently this time of year, Hand, Foot and Mouth Disease can be very distressing to both child and parent,” said Dr. David Rose, Interim Health Director for RAHD. “It is able to spread quickly, especially in group settings such as daycares and schools, and so it is important for parents to keep their children home while sick.”

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Stafford

Single-lane closures scheduled on Parkway Boulevard in Stafford County’s Park Ridge neighborhood

By Uriah Kiser

“Travelers on Parkway Boulevard in the Park Ridge neighborhood will encounter periodic single lane closures from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. over the next two weeks,” Stafford County Government announced. “Closures are scheduled Monday, Oct. 27 through Friday, Oct. 31, and again Monday, Nov. 3 through Friday, Nov. 7.”

The county advised drivers to plan for potential delays and use caution when traveling through the work zone during these maintenance periods.

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Stafford

Fire damages vacant commercial building on Cambridge Street in Stafford County

By Uriah Kiser

“Smoke was showing from three sides of a vacant, single-story commercial building when crews arrived less than five minutes after dispatch,” Stafford County Fire and Rescue announced. “Crews worked quickly to bring the fire under control while also searching the interior of the building.”

The fire occurred around 4:55 p.m. Monday, October 27, in the 700 block of Cambridge Street [Route 1] near Enon Road, near All Seasons Landscaping & Irrigation LLC.

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Stafford

Help Feed a Local Family of Four Impacted by the Government Shutdown

By Uriah Kiser

“Help feed a local family of four impacted by the government shutdown by dropping off items on the list 24/7 in the drop box in the church’s foyer,” Stafford Seventh-day Adventist Church announced.

The church is hosting a Food Pantry Pop-up on Thursday, October 30, from 4:00 PM to 5:30 PM at 550 Joshua Rd., Stafford, VA 22556. Participants can drive through the parking lot to receive food packages. The list of needed food items is available here.

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