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Prince William

Parents renew calls to rezone Covington-Harper as overcrowding tops 130%

By Uriah Kiser
Wilk

PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY, Va. – Frustration over overcrowded classrooms at Covington-Harper Elementary School resurfaced this week as parents called on the Prince William County School Board to revisit rezoning plans that could ease conditions at the Dumfries-area school.

During the October 1 School Board meeting, a parent accused the board and Superintendent LaTanya McDade of “choosing personal opinions over students” by refusing to rezone Covington-Harper. The parent urged members to act or face a “vote of no confidence” from families concerned about student safety and learning conditions.

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Traffic

Shutdown Drops Ridership, Fuel Tax Worries Loom in PRTC Budget Talks

By Uriah Kiser

Virginia Railway Express riders may see higher ticket prices next year, while local taxpayers could be asked to contribute more to keep regional transit running smoothly.

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Fredericksburg

Missing Teen in Fredericksburg Triggers Statewide Alert

By Uriah Kiser

Jacqueline Odalis Cruz Juarez was last seen at 4:35 a.m. on October 7 near the intersection of Sam Perry Boulevard and Mary Washington Boulevard. She is described as a white/Hispanic female, 5’1”, 135 pounds, with black hair and black eyes. She was wearing a pink sports bra and gray sweatpants and is believed to be on foot.

Virginia State Police issued a CODI Alert early Tuesday morning on behalf of the Fredericksburg Police Department. Anyone with information is urged to call police dispatch at 540-373-3122 or visit alerts.vsp.virginia.gov.

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Prince William

Prince William GOP Chair Calls for School Board Member Tracy Blake’s Resignation After Alleged Confrontation

By Uriah Kiser
Blake

Tensions over student free speech and political club access in Prince William County have escalated into sharp accusations, a call for resignation, and national-level ties to an embattled conservative movement.

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Fredericksburg

Fredericksburg planners face coffee shop proposal as growth pressures mount on Fall Hill Avenue

By Uriah Kiser
Fredericksburg City Hall

Fredericksburg’s Planning Commission will meet Wednesday, Oct. 8, 2025, to consider a request for a drive-through coffee shop at Cowan Station and review its annual land-use report, even as two major redevelopment projects on Fall Hill Avenue highlight the city’s shifting growth patterns.

Coffee Shop Planned for Cowan Station

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Politics

Stafford Supervisor Monica Gary Enters 2027 Senate Race, Joins Democratic Party

By Uriah Kiser

Stafford County Supervisor Monica Gary is starting her campaign for the Virginia Senate on the defensive.

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Fredericksburg

Gerlach Says Fredericksburg Candidates Have Not Taken Money from Data Center Developers

By Uriah Kiser
Gerlach [Photo: https://www.facebook.com/JonGerlachFXBG]

In an October 6 opinion column published in The FXBG Advance, Gerlach said no city council candidate “has received donations from any data center company,” calling the suggestion “a deliberate attempt to confuse and deceive voters.” His remarks come amid heightened tensions in the city’s election season, with several candidates facing accusations of taking “data center money” following the appearance of anonymous campaign signs last month.

As Potomac Local News reported on September 19, state campaign finance records confirm that Matt Rowe (Ward 1), Joy Crump (Ward 2), and Susanna Finn (Ward 3) each received donations from Charlie Payne, a Richmond-based attorney with the law firm Hirschler who represents developers involved in the Celebrate Virginia South project, and data center development projects in surrounding jurisdictions. Payne is not a developer himself, and the contributions came from him personally — not from a data center company or political action committee.

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Prince William

Prince William Fire & Rescue to host countywide open houses for Fire Prevention Week

By Uriah Kiser
Courtesy of Prince William County

Families across Prince William County are invited to meet their local firefighters and explore fire stations during a series of open houses on Saturday, October 11, 2025, as part of Fire Prevention Week celebrations.

This year’s national theme, “Charge into Fire Safety: Lithium-Ion Batteries in Your Home,” highlights the safe use and storage of rechargeable batteries commonly found in phones, laptops, and other household devices.

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Prince William

Colgan High School mourns death of Delegate Candi King’s daughter

By Uriah Kiser

PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY, Va. — Prince William County Public Schools confirmed Sunday that Candis King, a 10th-grade student at Colgan High School and daughter of Virginia Delegate Candi Mundon King, has died.

In a letter sent to Colgan families on Sunday, Principal Tim Healey informed parents of the student’s death. He said the school community would receive counseling and emotional support this week.

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Stafford

Traffic relief, new schools on deck for Stafford Supervisors

By Uriah Kiser

Stafford County supervisors this week will weigh two major projects aimed at easing traffic and adding classroom space for a fast-growing community.

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