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2 incoming Stafford County School Board members vow to repeal mask mandate

By Uriah Kiser
Halstead & Siegmund

When they take their seats in January, two newly-elected Stafford County School Board members will work to repeal the division’s mask mandate.

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Wake Up: Double homicide arrest; IKEA turns 35, The Great Resignation

By Uriah Kiser

Good morning, everyone. It’s finally Friday, and here’s a look at what’s happening.

Double homicide arrest: Police captured a 20-year-old Woodbridge man in connection to the double homicide that occurred at a home located in the 14100 block of Renegade in Dale City.

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COVID rules, increased workload, staff shortages cause teacher burnout at area schools

By Uriah Kiser

Teachers who work in local government school divisions across the region are reaching their limits.

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Customers on hook to cover cost of toxic coal ash removal, as leader asks for plan to transport material

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Andrea Bailey, Prince William County Potomac District Supervisor. [Photo: Uriah Kiser]

Following last week’s statewide election that saw voters choose not only a new governor but legislators in the House of Delegates, Prince William County Supervisor Andrea Bailey is once again talking about coal ash.

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Protestors disrupt meeting, call for Supervisor’s resignation, halt of data center development in rural area

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Activists called on Democrats to halt development studies for the rural areas of Prince William County and called for Republican Peter Candland to resign from the Board of County Supervisors. [Photo: Uriah Kiser]

A group of disappointed residents interrupted a joint meeting of the Prince William Board of County Supervisors and several elected state delegates on Tuesday, November 9.

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Manassas to push state leaders for more cash for cops, schools, and home loans

By Uriah Kiser

Since the city cannot envelop portions of Prince William County to grow its tax base, it says it needs more financial support from the state.

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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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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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