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Stafford

Yeung Holds Off Randall in Garrisonville; Democrats, New Faces Join Stafford Board of Supervisors

By Uriah Kiser

Stafford County voters ushered in a mix of familiar and new leadership Tuesday, re-electing Pam Yeung to the Garrisonville District seat on the Board of Supervisors while adding new Democratic and independent voices to the seven-member body.

The biggest story of the night came in Garrisonville, where Yeung fended off another challenge from Bart Randall, who ran as an independent. Yeung captured 57.50 percent of the vote (5,108 votes) to Randall’s 42.01 percent (3,732 votes), with write-ins at 0.48 percent (43 votes).

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Manassas

Manassas Voters Stick With Familiar Faces in 2025 Election

By Uriah Kiser
Maldonado

Voters in the City of Manassas reaffirmed their support for experienced leadership Tuesday, reelecting incumbents to key fiscal offices and returning their sitting delegate to the Virginia House of Delegates.

Despite minor changes and one withdrawn candidate, the results across city and state races pointed to a theme of continuity: familiar names staying in familiar roles.

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Fredericksburg

Fredericksburg Voters Endorse Stability Across City Offices

By Uriah Kiser
Fredericksburg City Hall

Fredericksburg voters largely opted for stability Tuesday, returning familiar faces to lead the city’s law enforcement, fiscal, and education offices — while elevating a current school board member to the City Council and welcoming one new face to the dais.

Despite recent controversies surrounding school board spending and transparency, incumbents and well-known local figures prevailed across the ballot, signaling voters’ preference for continuity over change.

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Breaking News

Stewart Wins Tight Gainesville Supervisor Race; Democrats Flip Prince William Board Seat

By Uriah Kiser

In one of Prince William County’s most closely watched races, Democrat George T. Stewart narrowly defeated Republican Patrick R. Harders to win the Gainesville District seat on the Prince William Board of County Supervisors.

According to unofficial results from the Virginia Department of Elections, Stewart received 50.47% of the vote (12,579 votes) to Harders’ 48.77% (12,156 votes). Write-in candidates accounted for 0.75% (188 votes).

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Breaking News

Guzman Ousts Lovejoy in 22nd District Rematch; Democrats Sweep Prince William County House Seats

By Uriah Kiser

Prince William County voters flipped the 22nd District seat of the Virginia House of Delegates back to Democratic control on Tuesday, as Elizabeth R. Guzman defeated Republican Ian T. Lovejoy in a closely watched race.

According to unofficial results from the Virginia Department of Elections, Guzman received 55.79% of the vote (12,816 votes), while Lovejoy earned 44.03% (10,116 votes). Write-ins totaled 0.18% (41 votes).

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Breaking News

Abigail Spanberger Elected Virginia’s First Female Governor

By Uriah Kiser
Spanberger

“BREAKING: Democrat Abigail Spanberger has won the Virginia governor’s race, defeating Republican Winsome Earle-Sears and becoming the state’s first female governor,” The Associated Press reported.

Spanberger, a former CIA officer and three-term U.S. Representative from Henrico County, succeeds Republican Governor Glenn Youngkin. Her victory marks a significant political shift in the Commonwealth, returning the governor’s mansion to Democratic control after four years of GOP leadership.

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Schools

Governor Glenn Youngkin Issues Executive Order to Reestablish the Presidential Fitness Test in Virginia Schools

By Uriah Kiser
Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin (R) held a bill signing ceremony at Beanstalk, an indoor vertical farming company near Manassas. [Photo: Alan Gloss]

The original Presidential Fitness Test began under President Dwight D. Eisenhower in 1956 and was introduced in schools in 1966 under President Lyndon B. Johnson. It was phased out nationally after 2012, when the federal government replaced it with the Presidential Youth Fitness Program. The change reflected a shift away from ranking students by athletic performance toward a focus on individual health, inclusivity, and lifelong fitness habits.

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Prince William

Haymarket Food Pantry Sees 43% Food Insecurity in Prince William County

By Uriah Kiser

Nearly half of Prince William County residents are going to bed hungry several nights a week, according to new data shared Monday night with the Haymarket Town Council.

Eileen Smith, director of the Haymarket Regional Food Pantry, told council members that 43% of county residents now experience food insecurity — the second-highest rate in the D.C. region and up sharply from 36% last year.

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Breaking News

United Airlines Flight Stops on Runway at Reagan National After Security Threat

By Uriah Kiser

“United Airlines flight 512 landed safely at DCA around 11:30 a.m. and stopped on an adjacent runway away from the terminal in response to a security threat,” Reagan National Airport stated. “Runways remained closed until passengers were safely offloaded and bused to the terminal. Runways reopened at 12:50 p.m.”

The Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority Police are conducting a thorough investigation with assistance from multiple law enforcement partners. Several flights were diverted during the closure, and officials urged travelers meeting passengers or flying later in the day to expect delays and check with their airlines for updated flight information.

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Prince William

Virginia Secretary of Commerce to Attend “Make Your Mark” Business Celebration

By Uriah Kiser
Segura

“Get ready for an evening of energy, inspiration and community as the third annual Make Your Mark Awards Ceremony and Business Celebration welcomes special guest, Virginia Secretary of Commerce & Trade Juan Pablo Segura!” Prince William Economic Development and Tourism announced. “He will present the Business Ambassador Award alongside Chris Shorter, County Executive of Prince William County Government.” (pwcded.org)

The event is scheduled for Thursday, November 13, from 6:30 to 9 p.m., at the National Museum of the Marine Corps. Organizers note it is a seated event and ask attendees to register. (pwcded.org)

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