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Weather

Fredericksburg Crews Gear Up for Snow

By Uriah Kiser
Interstate 95 near Route 17 in Stafford County. [VDOT]

Public Works crews have already begun pre-treating roads and have significant resources on hand, including brine, salt, and sand, along with plow-equipped trucks and spreaders. Contractors are also on standby to assist with snow removal as conditions worsen.

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Weather

Dumfries Prepares Crews for Weekend Storm

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

The Town of Dumfries says it is actively preparing for the weekend’s winter storm, with Public Works, Police, and town leadership coordinating to maintain essential services and public safety. Officials say winter weather impacts are expected to begin Saturday evening and last through Sunday night, with heavy snow, mixed precipitation, and prolonged cold that could lead to refreezing into Monday.

Public Works plans to pre-treat roads with brine on Friday, monitor conditions Saturday afternoon, and fully mobilize town crews and contracted snow removal teams Saturday evening through Sunday morning. Continued snow removal and treatment will follow as conditions require. Residents are urged to avoid unnecessary travel during the height of the storm to allow crews and emergency responders to work safely.

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Manassas

Political fundraising talk at airport meeting addressed

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An airport commissioner’s campaign-related attire and remarks at a recent Manassas Regional Airport meeting prompted a procedural reminder from the commission chair, according to an internal email from the airport director.

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Weather

State of Emergency Ahead of Winter Storm

By Uriah Kiser

“Today, I am declaring a State of Emergency ahead of the winter weather event to ensure Virginia is fully prepared to respond and recover,” the Office of the Governor of Virginia announced. “Our top priority is the safety of every Virginian. State agencies are mobilized, and we are working closely with local governments and utility partners.”

The slow-moving winter storm is expected to arrive in western Virginia late Saturday morning, reach the I-95 corridor by Saturday evening, and continue affecting much of the Commonwealth through Sunday and into Monday morning, particularly east of I-95. State agencies, including VDOT and Virginia State Police, are preparing for hazardous travel conditions and potential delays in snow removal and emergency response.

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Prince William

Townhomes Approved on Minnieville Road

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The Prince William Board of County Supervisors approved a rezoning request for the Chinn Landing development in Woodbridge, clearing the way for new townhomes along Minnieville Road near Telegraph Road.

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Stafford

Stafford Backs Olive Garden, LongHorn Deals

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The Stafford County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved meals tax incentive agreements for two Darden Restaurants brands planned for the Courthouse West area during its January 20 meeting.

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Prince William

Margaret Franklin Resigns Woodbridge Supervisor Seat

By Uriah Kiser

Margaret Franklin has resigned from her seat as Woodbridge District Supervisor on the Prince William County Board of Supervisors following her election to the Virginia General Assembly.

The Prince William County Board of Supervisors voted unanimously on Tuesday to accept the resignation of Woodbridge District Supervisor Margaret Franklin and to begin the process of filling the vacancy through a special election.

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Manassas

Exclusive: Flights from Manassas Could Reach NYC, Florida, Vegas, L.A.

By Uriah Kiser
A rendering shows passenger planes serving the Manassas Regional Airport Terminal.

Commercial flights from Manassas Regional Airport could one day take passengers to destinations ranging from New York City and Boston to Florida, Las Vegas, and Los Angeles, according to exclusive details shared with Potomac Local News by a Manassas City Council member.

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