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‘The Rose’ gaming center back on Dumfries’ agenda; Public hearing expected soon

By Uriah Kiser
The Rose gaming resort and hotel proposed to open in Dumfries in 2023.

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$1 million earmarked to replace recently-renovated library, senior center

By Uriah Kiser
Potomac Community Library in Woodbridge.

Prince William County earmarked nearly $1 million as a downpayment to replace the Potomac Community Library and a senior center. 

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Sentara becomes county’s first trauma center to treat serious injuries

By Uriah Kiser
The emergency department at Sentara Northern Virginia Medical Center in Woodbridge.

Sentara Northern Virginia Medical Center is now Prince William County’s first trauma center.

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Fatal crash case involving Stafford deputy, pedestrian transferred to Culpeper

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An investigation into an incident involving a Stafford County Sheriff’s Deputy striking and killing a pedestrian is complete. 

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Prince William

Trespasser shot and killed linked to multiple area robberies

By Uriah Kiser

Police linked a man who was shot and killed outside a Dale City home last month to five robberies.

A gun on the robber, identified as 20-year-0ld Azhar Laurent Smart, of Triangle, was linked to a recent armed robbery at the 7-Eleven located on Dale Blvd in Woodbridge on July 16. Detectives worked with the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives to make the determination.

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Originals

Prince William students must mask up; We’re awaiting decisions from surrounding school divisions

By Uriah Kiser
Prince William County Public Schools students [Photo: Prince William County Public Schools Facebook page]

Public schools students in Prince William County must wear a mask when they return to class Monday, August 23. 

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The bid to expand the Vulcan Quarry in Stafford is down, not out. Here’s what happens next

By Uriah Kiser
Stafford County Planning Commissioners Philmore McPherson and Barton Randall listen to a presentation from a land developer. [Photo: Uriah Kiser/PLN]

During one of the longest meetings in recent memory for the Stafford County Planning Commission, the body voted to recommend denying a proposed expansion of a rock quarry.

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Exterior work on new town center moves ahead

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Work on a new and improved Haymarket Town Center is about to begin. 

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Updated: Schools expected to decide masking requirements; Parents push for choice

By Uriah Kiser
Protesters lined up outside the Stafford County School Board meeting on July 27, 2021. [Photo by Uriah Kiser/PLN]

Public school students in our area will head back to class in about two weeks, and the majority of school systems in our region have yet to tell parents whether or not their child will be forced to wear a mask indoors.

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