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Prince William County CXO gets top nods, raise

Published June 4, 2015 at 10:22AM

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Melissa Peacor leads the county government in Virginia’s second-largest county. Her bosses say she’s doing a good job and will get a raise.

Prince William County Executive Melissa Peacor reports to the Board of Supervisors, and the Board, just as many other employers do, conducted an annual review of her performance.

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MyLink teen passes on sale, provide unlimited summer rides

By Uriah Kiser

Published June 2, 2015 at 9:52PM

New OmniLink buses that serve Prince William County, Manassas, and Manassas Park. The buses have a new look more aligned with the overall color scheme for the Potomac and Rappahannock Transportation Commission. [Submitted photo]

The MyLink Teen Summer Pass is on sale. The pass allows teenagers unlimited rides on OmniLink buses in Prince William County, Manassas, and Manassas Park between now and Sept. 1, 2015.

The pass costs $30 and is on sale at the following locations:

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Esguerra heads Novant Health Foundation Prince William

By Uriah Kiser

Published June 1, 2015 at 6:00AM | Updated June 4, 2015 at 7:43AM

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Serious Games Institute expanding, Mason Enterprise Center closing

By Uriah Kiser

Published May 29, 2015 at 9:33AM | Updated May 29, 2015 at 10:42AM

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Virginia Chamber of Commerce economic forecast mixed

By Uriah Kiser

Published May 27, 2015 at 2:01PM | Updated May 27, 2015 at 3:49PM

Virginia Chamber of Commerce President Barry DuVal.

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Dumfries questions success of town parks and rec events

By Uriah Kiser

Published May 21, 2015 at 10:00AM

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A three-on-three basketball tournament in Dumfries was billed as a big community event.

It was held Saturday, May 16, and it was anything but, according to Mayor Jerry Foreman.

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Why you could soon need a guest parking pass in Quantico Town

By Uriah Kiser

Published May 21, 2015 at 5:00AM

Those who visit residents of the Quantico Town could soon need a yellow hangtag.

The Town Council is considering new rules that would require residents to obtain a yellow hangtag to place inside of guests’ cars. The hangtags would be obtained from the town’s municipal office on 5th Avenue.

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This Dumfries house also faces demolition

By Uriah Kiser

Published May 20, 2015 at 9:00AM

Dumfries officials continue to take action against owners of properties deemed blighted.

The Dumfries Town Council will schedule a public hearing over the house at 17882 Main Street. The home sits along busy Route 1 south, the town’s main street.

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Quantico plans fireworks for Memorial Day weekend

By Uriah Kiser

Published May 19, 2015 at 8:36PM | Updated May 20, 2015 at 8:37AM

There will be fireworks in Quantico again this Memorial Day weekend.

The tiny town on the Potomac River will spend more than $7,000 on a fireworks display for town residents and visitors. The show starts Saturday, May 23, at 9:15 p.m. and the show will be preceded by live music concert starting at 7 p.m.

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Democrats seeking Prince William Senate seat debate in Woodbridge

By Uriah Kiser

Published May 19, 2015 at 12:02PM | Updated May 19, 2015 at 1:39PM

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Voters heard from all three Democrats vying to replace longtime retiring State Senator Charles Colgan.