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Stafford

Buc-ee’s Team to Meet Stafford Residents About Proposed Travel Center

By Uriah Kiser

The team behind the proposed Buc-ee’s Travel Center in Stafford County will meet face-to-face with residents tomorrow to discuss the project and answer questions.

A community information session is scheduled for Monday, October 20, from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at Colonial Forge High School, 550 Courthouse Road. Representatives from the Buc-ee’s development team will share details about the project planned for Austin Ridge Drive at the northwest corner of Interstate 95 and Courthouse Road, and will hear concerns from nearby residents.

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Newslinks

Stafford County Tree Lighting seeks local artisans and crafters

By Uriah Kiser
Stafford County residents gathered outside the county courthouse to watch a Christmas Tree lighting ceremony on Dec. 8, 2023 [Photo: Stafford County Government]

Stafford County Parks, Recreation & Community Facilities – The Stafford County Tree Lighting is back for another year, and organizers are searching for local makers to join the celebration. The event will feature food, games, live music, and hundreds of guests gathering for the holiday season.

The Tree Lighting will take placeon  the first Friday of December at the George L. Gordon, Jr. Government Center, 1300 Courthouse Road in Stafford. Festivities begin at 6 p.m.

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Breaking News

School Board Censures Vice Chair Tracy Blake After October 1 Confrontation with Tredinnick

By Uriah Kiser
[Photo: Blake campaign website]

School Board Censures Vice Chair Tracy Blake After October 1 Confrontation with Tredinnick

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Prince William

Haymarket Day brings vintage flair, 321 vendors, and tax-free dining today

By Uriah Kiser

Haymarket Day kicks off today with a record 321 vendors, a retro-themed parade, and tax-free dining for the weekend.

The town’s 4% meals tax is waived through Sunday, October 19, allowing visitors to enjoy prepared food from local restaurants tax-free. Town officials say the tradition helps support restaurants during their busiest weekend of the year.

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Fredericksburg

Fredericksburg Clean & Green Commission Seeking Applicants

By Uriah Kiser
Fredericksburg City Hall

City of Fredericksburg – The City of Fredericksburg’s Clean & Green Commission is seeking applicants to join its efforts to promote environmentally sustainable practices.

The commission works to identify, promote, and enact initiatives that foster a healthy and sustainable environment for the City, its citizens, and future generations.

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Stafford Schools to Host 4th Annual Multicultural Fair

By Uriah Kiser
The second annual Stafford County Public Schools Multicultural Fair was held November 18, 2023 at North Stafford High School [Photo: Stafford County Public Schools Facebook Page]

 

Stafford County Public Schools – Superintendent Dr. Daniel W. Smith invites the community to the 4th Annual Stafford Schools Multicultural Fair on Saturday, November 15, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Mountain View High School.

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Sheriff’s Office to Host Halloween Neighborhood Safety Meeting

By Uriah Kiser
[Courtesy of Northern Virginia Police Cars via Instagram]

Spotsylvania County Sheriff’s Office – The Spotsylvania Sheriff’s Office will host a Neighborhood Safety Meeting on Tuesday, October 21, at 6 p.m. inside the Sheriff’s Office Substation at Spotsylvania Town Center.

The meeting will focus on ways to keep children safe during the Halloween season and throughout the community.

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New Bus Connects Prince William to Loudoun

By Uriah Kiser

Loudoun County Government – Loudoun County Transit will launch a commuter bus service pilot program connecting Frederick County, Maryland, and Prince William County to employment centers within Loudoun County, beginning Monday, October 20, 2025.

The commuter bus service is planned to operate five days a week, Monday through Friday.

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Falling enrollment remains nagging issue for Prince William school system

By Uriah Kiser
Prince William County Public School Board Chairman At-large Dr. Babur Lateef.

InsideNoVa – Falling enrollment in Prince William has school system officials taking a deep dive into population trends and how to mitigate the uneven distribution of students across the division’s 100 schools.

The school division, which serves roughly 90,000 students, is dealing with falling enrollment numbers due to a variety of issues, including declining birth rates and outmigration, officials said during a joint meeting between the School Board and Board of County Supervisors Oct. 8.

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Quantico

Marines and Families Celebrate Halloween at Quantico Trunk or Treat

By Uriah Kiser
U.S. Marines and families aboard Marine Corps Base Quantico come together for an annual Trunk or Treat event at Lejeune Hall on MCB Quantico, Virginia, Oct. 16, 2025. Marines and their families gathered to decorate the trunk of their cars and give out candy to children as a way to celebrate the Halloween season. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Donovan E. Melendez)

U.S. Marines and their families gathered outside Lejeune Hall at Marine Corps Base Quantico on October 16, 2025, for the base’s annual Trunk or Treat celebration. Participants decorated their car trunks with festive Halloween themes and handed out candy to children, fostering community spirit and family fun across the installation.

The event, which drew Marines from multiple units, included appearances by service members such as 1st Sgt. Ashley Kowtko of Headquarters Company, Security Battalion, who joined in handing out treats. The Trunk or Treat offered a safe and spirited way for families aboard Quantico to celebrate the Halloween season together.

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