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Young Marines documentary filmmakers honored for connecting vets to youth

By Uriah Kiser
Harl and Davis

Col. William P. Davis USMC (Ret), national executive director and CEO of the Young Marines, and David Harl, president of Pinnacle Productions, received the Major Norman Hatch Award from the Marine Corps Heritage Foundation for a 60-minute documentary, “Tomorrow’s Leaders.”

Davis and Harl attended the awards ceremony on Saturday, April 30, at the National Museum of the Marine Corps. They received a gold medallion, an engraved brick to be installed in the Museum’s Semper Fidelis Memorial Park outside the museum, and a cash prize.

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Fail rates for virtual, high school students prompt concern at Prince William schools 

By Uriah Kiser
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Children taking online classes in Prince William County Public Schools are failing at double the rate of their in-classroom counterparts.

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Stafford recognizes medics providing life-saving cardiac care 

By Uriah Kiser
On Friday, April 15, Stafford County Fire and Rescue Department recognized more than three dozen personnel for their work in cardiac arrest saves

When patients lose their pulse, statistics show it’s more than likely they won’t come back.

“The patient, upon initial assessment, was having a medical emergency. Her condition quickly declined in front of us despite our efforts to intervene,” said Krystal Commers, a nationally registered paramedic and firefighter with the Stafford County Department of Fire and Rescue.

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Spanberger, seeking re-election, to speak to Fredericksburg Chamber members

By Uriah Kiser
Rep. Abagail Spanberger talks with votes in Lake Ridge in March 2022.

Rep. Abigail Spanberger (D-Va., 7) will speak before the Fredericksburg Chamber of Commerce members.

In November, the incumbent Democrat up for reelection will speak at a chamber-sponsored event at Stevenson Ridge bed and breakfast, Meeting Street, Spotsylvania, from 10:30  a.m. until noon, Tuesday, May 10.

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Tourism Board member resigns over new meals tax 

By Uriah Kiser
[Photo: Prince William County Government]

A Prince William County Tourism Advisory Board member resigned following the passage of a new four percent meals tax on food and beverage purchased at county bars, restaurants, food trucks, and anywhere food and drinks are prepared and sold.

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Bel Air 1740 Weddings & Events center opens on 280-year-old property

By Uriah Kiser
Maria and Corey Stewart cut the ribbon to open a new wedding venue at their Bel Air planation home built in 1740.

What’s old is new again at one of the oldest houses in Prince William County, where George Washington once slept.

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City Council lowers insurance requirement for firework shows

By Uriah Kiser

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In a pinch, Beanie Babies double as patients during hospital drill 

By Uriah Kiser

Good doctors are known for improvising during times of emergency.

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Prince William Supervisors pass historic $3.8 billion budget

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The James McCoart Building at the Prince William County Government Center. [Photo by Uriah Kiser/Potomac Local News]

On Tuesday, the Prince William Board of County Supervisors voted to hike tax bills for county residents, enact new taxes and fees, and boost funding to its public schools.

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