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Start-Up Grind Prince William with focus on FIT tech

By Uriah Kiser

MANASSAS — A generous spread of chicken wings, cheese, and chilled wine greeted entrepreneurs who wanted to learn more about “FIT tech” at the very first Start-Up Grind chat in Manassas.

Dan Woerheide, a business coach and founder of Start-Up Grind Prince William, took to the stage at CenterFuse co-work space in Manassas on Wednesday, Nov. 14

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A proposal for 104 new homes near Manassas just got pushed back

By Uriah Kiser

PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY — Prince William leaders kicked the can down the road Tuesday over a rezoning that would have cleared the way for 104 new homes near Manassas.

After nearly 100 people who came to the Board of Supervisors meeting to speak on the matter, Coles District Supervisor Marty Nohe motioned to defer the decision to January 22 to give more time to for the developer to address the concerns of the community. It passed with Occoquan Supervisor Ruth Anderson voting against.

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Wheeler, Scoggins announce bids for Chairman as Stewart leans closer to the door

By Uriah Kiser

WOODBRIDGE — The candidates are lining up to be the next Prince William County At-large Supervisor.

Ann Wheeler, a Democrat, and Don Scoggins, an independent, followed Republican Marty Nohe in announcing he would seek the Chairman seat held for the past 12 years by Corey Stewart.

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King seeks to unseat Hill for Prince William County Sheriff

By Uriah Kiser

PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY — Glendel “Glen” Hill is seeking a fifth term as Prince William County Sheriff.

Hill announced his re-election bid this week, noting he wants to continue “to build upon the accomplishments his office has achieved over the last 15 years.”

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What a cluster: Farmers, developers, conservationists demand action from Prince William leaders on Rural Crescent

By Uriah Kiser

BRISTOW — Those working to protect and improve Prince William County’s rural area say it will be a campaign issue in 2019.

But it could be until 2020 before voters see policies reviewed and action is taken, they add.

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Republicans call for investigation into School Board race ‘trickery;’ Democrats to question past Chairman

By Uriah Kiser

PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY — Stanley Bender was the independent third-party candidate in a Special Election on Nov. 6 for Prince William County School Board Chairman At-large.

He was a long shot, having raised no money, erecting no campaign signs, and participating in just two of three election forums held prior to the vote.

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Amazon’s investment in Virginia is big. But not as big as Micron in Manassas.

By Uriah Kiser

Amazon made it official Tuesday morning, announcing the online retail giant will locate 25,000 jobs to Crystal City in Arlington.

Another 25,000 jobs will go to Queens, N.Y. The announcement comes after months of anticipation and a nationwide search by Amazon for a second location that would mirror is Seattle headquarters.

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Gov. Ralph Northam opens Widewater State Park on the Potomac River in Stafford County

By Uriah Kiser

STAFFORD COUNTY — Widewater State Park officially opened today, becoming the 38th state park in Virginia.

Gov. Ralph Northam stood with the Potomac River at his back and spoke to a crowd of more than 200 people at a grand-opening ceremony.

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Lateef wins Prince William School Board Chair. Opponent claims ‘dirty tricks’ at the polls.

By Uriah Kiser

PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY — Babur Lateef will hold on to his seat as Prince William County School Board Chair, At-large.

He won election to the seat Tuesday after being appointed to the position earlier this year following the resignation of former Chairman Ryan Sawyers.

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