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Libraries in Fredericksburg region reopening to public today

By Uriah Kiser
Central Rappahannock Regional Library Porter Branch sits at 2001 Parkway Boulevard in North Stafford.

Libraries in the Fredericksburg region will reopen to the public on March 1.

Residents will be able to go inside library branches, including two in Stafford County, the Porter Branch at 2001 Parkway Boulevard in North Stafford, and the Howell Branch at 806 Lyons Boulevard, browse collections, and check out materials.

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Opinion

BOCS should rule out largest residential tax increase in county history

By Uriah Kiser
Vega

On Tuesday evening, the Board of Supervisors will set the advertised tax rates for the 2022 Fiscal Year. Among them will be the residential tax rate.

Currently on the table is a proposal by the County Executive that would not increase the tax rate, but because of increases in home value assessments set by the County, would result in an average residential tax increase of $306 over last year’s bill, and $328 with the residential Fire Levy.

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News

Occoquan mulls delaying public hearing for 7-story housing development

By Uriah Kiser
A rendering of the "Mill at Occoquan" presented in 2019.

Occoquan aims to postpone a public hearing on a project to bring a seven-story housing development to the riverside.

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Business

Prince William Chamber of Commerce Business Award winners for 2021

By Uriah Kiser
Prince William Chamber Building at 9720 Capital Court in Manassas.

The Prince William Chamber of Commerce held its annual business awards Thursday night.

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Originals

Officials field Rt. 28 Bypass questions, say widening still option if permits denied

By Uriah Kiser

Residents who live in the path of new Route 28 bypass near Manassas must know what will happen with their homes and their property values.

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News

Plane crashes after taking off from Winchester airport

By Uriah Kiser
[Photo: Virginia State Police]

Virginia State Police Senior Trooper R. Riggs responded to a report of a plane crash in Frederick County. The crash occurred Wednesday, February 24, at 2:22 p.m. near the intersection of Back Mountain Road and Fishel Road.

The preliminary investigation revealed that a Single Engine Cessna Aircraft suffered engine failure shortly after taking off from Winchester Regional Airport. The aircraft attempted to make an emergency landing in a field and impacted the ground which caused it to overturn.

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Originals

New apps make it easier to use toll lanes, but no free rides for carpoolers

By Uriah Kiser
Paying for the express lanes and other toll roads around the state is made easier with toll apps.

The practice of using an electronic E-ZPass transponder mounted to your windshield to sail past toll booths is so antiquated.

New cell phone appl now allow drivers to use their license plates, instead of an E-ZPass transponder, to use the toll lanes on Interstate 95, 395, and 495. Drivers can use a phone app to link their license plate to a credit card.

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Features

BEACON for Adult Literacy to host Virtual Walkathon for Literacy

By Uriah Kiser

BEACON for Adult Literacy, a non-profit community-based literacy organization, is hosting a Virtual Walkathon for Literacy from April 10-30, 2021.

The Walk will benefit BEACON’s programs which provide English classes, U.S. Citizenship exam preparation, and job readiness skills training to adults in our community. Its mission is, “To empower adult language learners in Prince William County to meet their personal and professional goals.”

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Politics

Virginia auto insurance rates poised to increase after bill passes house

By Uriah Kiser
Surovell

Today the Virginia House of Delegates passed Senator Scott Surovell’s legislation to raise Virginia’s auto insurance minimum coverage limits. SB 1182 has now passed out of the Senate and House of Delegates. The legislation awaits Governor Ralph Northam’s signature to become law.

Virginia’s insurance minimum coverage limits have not changed since Surovell was 4 years old in 1975. They constitute the lowest level of insurance that is required to drive a car.

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