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Man shot in Stafford County succumbs to injuries, murder charge filed

By Uriah Kiser
A Stafford County Sheriff's' patrol car.

A Fredericksburg man who was shot on Sunday, January 17 near the 6 Bears and a Goat Brewery in Stafford County has died.

Ely Grimes, 47, was taken to a local hospital following the shooting and later succumbed to his injuries, the county sheriff’ reported on Thursday, January 21.

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Virginia Democrats push to open polls on Sundays

By Uriah Kiser
Democrats staked multiple signs outside the Prince William County Office of Elections in Manassas as absentee in-person voting got underway during the November 3, 2020 General Election. [Uriah Kiser/PLN]

For many, Sunday is a day of rest — unless you’re a poll worker.

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Dumfries approves plan to remake Main Street into urban village

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U.S. 1 north in Dumfries. [Photo: Uriah Kiser / Potomac Local News]

If the Dumfries leaders have their way, the town in just outside Quantico Marine Corps Base will look very different in the coming years.

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Dumfries council pushes Town Manager for greater financial transparency

By Uriah Kiser
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A Dumfries Town Councilwoman is calling for greater transparency when it comes to how public funds are spent.

During last night’s Town Council meeting, Councilwoman Cydny Neville called for Town Manager Keith Rogers to require the town treasurer to come before the Town Council at least four times a year, to provide a presentation on the state of the town’s finances.

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Franklin to lead OmniRide Commission for second year

By Uriah Kiser

Margaret Franklin, who is elected to represent the Woodbridge District on the Prince William Board of County Supervisors, will again this year lead the OmniRide Board of Commissioners.

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Decision on semi-rural rezoning could clear way for 99 homes

By Uriah Kiser
The McCoart Building at the Prince William County Government Center in Woodbridge.

Supervisors on Tuesday night will have the final say on a project nearly 10 years in the making.

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Guns pulled during two separate parking lot incidents in Prince William

By Uriah Kiser

An argument in the Potomac Mills mall’s parking lot led to two men being shot with a BB gun.

Police were called to the shopping mall at 2:19 p.m. Sunday for a report of shots fired. Officers later determined the victims were shot with a BB gun following an argument that ensued in the parking lot.

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Dumfries outlines plans to transform into modern village

By Uriah Kiser
Dumfries Town leaders envision a modern village cropping up along Main. Street, around the existing Town Hall, which is shaded in brown on this rendering.

Dumfries Mayor Derrick Wood has long said he wants Dumfries to become a destination rather than a pass-through town.

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