Fredericksburg

Fredericksburg leaders have given the green light to a major development on Fall Hill Avenue that promises hundreds of new homes and a grocery store unlike anything else in the region.

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Prince William

Community groups gathered outside the McCoart Government Building Tuesday evening ahead of a scheduled vote on the Bristow Data Center Campus, calling on the Prince William Board of County Supervisors to delay the decision until the Gainesville District has representation.

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Police Blotter

In Spotsylvania, a Child Pornography investigation led to the arrest of 72-year-old Dennis Buchanan. A tip from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children led authorities to Buchanan’s home on Thurston Lane, where they seized electronic devices. He was charged with three felonies related to possession and distribution of child sexual abuse material. The investigation is ongoing.

In Manassas, police are asking for the public’s help to locate Robert L. Osbourne, who is wanted for Failure to Appear on multiple charges, including Petit Larceny, Possession of a Schedule I/II Substance, Larceny of Vehicle Parts, and False ID to Law Enforcement. Crime Solvers is offering up to $1,000 for tips that lead to his arrest.


Neighborhood Notes

From pool parties for pups to public planning meetings, there’s something for everyone in this week’s roundup of local happenings. Discover fall festivals, civic events, live comedy, and opportunities to engage with your community across Stafford, Prince William, Fredericksburg, and beyond.

 


Manassas

Simone Reddington says she did everything right. She applied to Leadership Prince William’s flagship class after the program’s executive director encouraged her to do it, was accepted, arrived early for orientation, and met alumni. Four days later, Reddington got an email saying she was out.

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Prince William

A planned vote on the Bristow Data Center Campus on Tuesday, September 9, is stirring debate over how Prince William County leaders make decisions on data center projects and who directs the county’s lawyers in court.

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Prince William

Occoquan’s tourism nonprofit will launch its first benefit event this month with an evening of food, music, and community connection.

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Traffic

PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY, Va. – A contracted highway patroller was killed last night on Interstate 95 while trying to help a stranded driver, according to Virginia State Police.

The folks at VDOT just shared with Potomac Local News that one of their Safety Service Patrol members was hit while assisting a disabled Audi near the 151-mile marker—just north of Dumfries—about 7:58 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 6.


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