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Features

Central Rappahannock Regional Library Hosts Ninth Annual Rappahannock Writers’ Conference

By Uriah Kiser

“The conference will feature keynote speeches from Austin S. Camacho, author of the Hannibal Jones mystery series and the Stark & O’Brien adventure series, and New York Times-bestselling author and Emmy and Writer’s Guild of America-nominated writer-producer Tom Straw,” Central Rappahannock Regional Library announced.

The daylong event will be held Saturday, November 8, from 8:45 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., at Germanna Community College’s Fredericksburg Area Campus, Workforce and Technology Center. Sessions will include “Books and Beasties,” “Why Your Second Draft Should Be the First Time You Start to Self-Edit,” and “The Intersection of Fiction and Nonfiction—How to Blend Genres and Keep Readers Hooked.”

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Politics

Prince William GOP Chair Urges Members to ‘Lift Your Head and Get Ready’ After Election Losses

By Uriah Kiser

“Last night was a difficult one for Republicans across the Commonwealth and in many states across the country,” Jacob Alderman, Chairman of the Prince William/Manassas Park Republican Committee, stated. “We worked, we hoped, we prayed, and still came up short.”

“Our principles have not changed, our values have not wavered, and our resolve has not weakened,” Alderman added. “We are walking away from this fight standing upright, with the tools to rebuild and strike back.”

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Weather

Sunny and Seasonable Thursday Ahead Before Next Front Approaches

By Uriah Kiser

High pressure will bring a bright, dry day to the region on Thursday with cooler, more seasonable temperatures. Afternoon highs will reach the upper 50s to near 60 under plenty of sunshine. Winds from the northwest will be light to moderate, with a few gusts near 18 mph. Thursday night will be mostly clear and chilly, with lows dipping into the mid-30s.

Outlook:

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Features

Downtown Manassas Gears Up for Final First Friday of the Year

By Uriah Kiser
Downtown Manassas

“The final First Friday of the year is happening this Friday, November 7, from 6 to 9 p.m.,” the City of Manassas announced. “The forecast looks great, with daytime highs in the mid-60s and evening temps settling into the 50s—pretty comfortable for November.”

The night will feature live music across Old Town, including The Reflex at Sinistral Brewing Company, the Josh Allen Band at Monza, DJ Shon Washington at Studio Luxe and The City, and Cracked Sky at CJ Finz. Grupo Quimbao performs at Mariachis Tequileria & Restaurant, while Grounds Central Station hosts a patio bar. Visitors can also check out Artpalooza at Old Towne Man Cave and try their hand at Axe Addicts. Most shops will stay open late for the celebration.

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Schools

Vocelli Pizza Serves Up Free Pies for Furloughed Families This Thursday

By Uriah Kiser

“At Vocelli Pizza, we believe that when times get tough, neighbors step up for one another,” Vocelli Pizza North Stafford shared. “Some families shared that they couldn’t make it last time — and we couldn’t let anyone feel left out. So, we’re doing it again.”

As a Partner in Education with Stafford County Schools, the restaurant will offer one free large cheese or pepperoni pizza per furloughed family on Thursday, November 6, from 4 to 7 p.m. at its North Stafford location, 44 Mine Road. Families need only present a federal government ID at pickup.

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Politics

‘Hard, But Not Hopeless’: Olivant Calls for GOP Reset After Election Rout

By Uriah Kiser
Olivant

“Tuesday night’s election was a bloodbath for Virginia Republicans,” Doug Olivant wrote on X after the party’s sweeping statewide losses. “The party lost all three of the top state offices—Governor, Lieutenant Governor, and Attorney General—as well as a still undetermined, but double-digit, number of Delegate seats.”

Olivant, a Republican candidate for Virginia’s 7th Congressional District—which includes Prince William, Stafford, Spotsylvania, King George, Caroline, and Fredericksburg—outlined a five-point critique of the GOP’s performance, citing leadership failures, fractured local committees, and weak voter outreach. “Richmond bet it all on an imposed candidate they selected—and lost big,” he wrote, calling for “wholescale reform and housecleaning.”

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Prince William

Heads Up, Woodbridge: Occoquan Road Closing for Two Weeks Starting Friday

By Uriah Kiser

“Beginning at 9 p.m. Friday, Nov. 7, Occoquan Road (Route 906) between Horner Road (Route 639) and Old Bridge Road (Route 641) will be closed to through traffic for approximately two weeks,” the Virginia Department of Transportation announced. “The closure is required to lower Occoquan Road to maintain future bridge clearance as part of the I-95 and Route 123 interchange improvements project.”

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Manassas

Art Takes Over Old Town: Manassas Hosts Fall Gallery Walk This Saturday

By Uriah Kiser

“The Fall Gallery Walk takes place this Saturday, November 8, from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. here in Old Town Manassas,” Historic Manassas, Inc. announced. “This event, held by the Manassas Art Guild, pairs local artists and their works with businesses throughout town.”

Visitors are invited to stroll through Old Town using a gallery map—or simply follow the balloons—to discover a variety of art styles created by Manassas-area artists. The event offers a chance to meet artists, explore local shops, and enjoy an afternoon of creativity in the heart of the city.

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Fredericksburg

Hold the Phone! Cops Hit Pause on Calls for Morning Maintenance

By Uriah Kiser

“The Fredericksburg Police Department will have a planned outage of its administrative phone lines tomorrow, Thursday, November 6, from 6 a.m. to 8 a.m. for a system upgrade,” the City of Fredericksburg announced. “During this time, administrative phone numbers may be temporarily unavailable.”

Residents who need to report a non-emergency during the brief “phone nap” can still reach the department at 540-373-1414 or 540-834-2211. Officials emphasized that 911 emergency lines will remain fully operational during the upgrade.

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Fredericksburg

Over 400 Students Participate in Workforce Now Mock Interview Day

By Uriah Kiser

“Over 400 high school and college students participated in this year’s Workforce Now Mock Interview Day, an incredible event dedicated to preparing our future workforce for career success,” Fredericksburg Chamber of Commerce Workforce Now announced. “Students had the opportunity to practice real interview skills with local and regional business leaders and receive personalized resume reviews and feedback — helping them gain confidence and refine their professional presence.”

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