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Early Voting Is Underway — Here’s Who’s Showing Up So Far

By Uriah Kiser
[Photo by Element5 Digital on Unsplash]

Early voting is underway across Virginia, and local election officials are beginning to report how many voters have already come through their doors.

We reached out to registrars in Prince William County, Stafford County, Fredericksburg City, Manassas City, and Manassas Park City for updates.

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Prince William

Dumfries Locks In Junkyard Deal to Launch New Waterfront Era

By Uriah Kiser

DUMFRIES, Va. – Dumfries has finalized its purchase of the Campbell Junkyard property, securing 161 acres along Quantico Creek that town leaders say will anchor a new waterfront district.

Mayor Derrick R. Wood announced the closing Monday, calling the acquisition “a once-in-a-generation opportunity” to reconnect Virginia’s oldest chartered town with its waterfront roots. “This is more than an acquisition. This is a legacy,” Wood said in a statement. “Together, we’re building a new Waterfront Era for Dumfries.”

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Manassas

Write-in shake-up in HD-20: Who’s on the ballot—and who’s asking for your write-in?

By Uriah Kiser
Kent

MANASSAS, Va. – Stephen Kent, a Manassas resident who ran for City Council in 2024, says he’s launching a write-in bid for Virginia House District 20 after the Republican nominee stepped down.

“Voters have a choice when they go to the ballot,” Kent told Potomac Local News, calling his effort a “long-shot” that will “require the grace of God to get past the finish line.” He said he’ll focus on affordability, housing supply, school quality, and immigration enforcement, and—while he won’t campaign full time—plans to lean on his personal network and talk with voters “when and where I can.”

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Stafford

Fact Check: What’s true (and not) in a mailer attacking Del. Paul Milde

By Uriah Kiser

STAFFORD COUNTY, Va. — A campaign mailer from Democrat Stacey Carroll accuses Republican incumbent Del. Paul Milde of having “turned his back” on women, veterans, and law enforcement. We reviewed the bills cited (and a few the flyer likely meant to cite), the official vote records, and the fine print. House District 64 is entirely within Stafford County, where voters will decide the Milde–Carroll race on Nov. 4, 2025.

Early voting is now underway.

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Neighborhood Notes

Neighborhood Notes: Fall Family Festival, Valor Award, and Sensory-Friendly Theater

By Uriah Kiser
A sheriff's deputy pins a badge on a girl at National Night Out in 2024, at Stafford Market Place. [Photo: Stafford County Sheriff's Office]

From fall festivals and family-friendly theater to public safety events and community awards, this first-day-of-fall Neighborhood Notes is packed with local happenings. Whether you’re racing pumpkins, enjoying a sensory-friendly show, or honoring a hometown hero, there’s something for everyone.

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Manassas

Plane Slides on Runway at Manassas Airport After Gear Failure—No Injuries Reported

By Uriah Kiser
[Photo: Manassas Fire and Rescue Department]

MANASSAS, Va. – A small jet slid hundreds of feet along the runway at Manassas Regional Airport after its landing gear failed Monday afternoon, but no one was hurt.

The Bombardier CL-600 twin-engine aircraft was attempting to land around 2:20 p.m. when the gear malfunctioned, causing the plane to skid approximately 200–300 feet before coming to a stop.

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Prince William

Townhouse Fire Forces 7 People Out of Their Home

By Uriah Kiser
[Photo: Prince William Fire and Rescue]

The home suffered moderate damage, and the building official declared it unsafe to occupy. Adjacent townhomes were spared damage. A total of five adults and two children have been displaced and are getting help from the Red Cross. Fire Marshal’s Office is still on scene investigating the cause.

Here’s what we found on the home and area:

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Prince William

Arrests Made in Woodbridge Murder Investigation; Guns and Drugs Recovered

By Uriah Kiser

Two 18-year-old men have been arrested in connection with the September 13 murder of a Fredericksburg man in Woodbridge. Prince William County Police say two men were taken into custody days after the deadly shooting in the 13700 block of Telegraph Road.

Investigators say the suspects were involved in a fight with the victim, 35-year-old David Kapay Kallo. When the confrontation ended and Kallo attempted to walk away, he was shot. A second man nearby was also struck by gunfire but survived, police said.

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Fredericksburg

Controversial Campaign Signs Mark Start of Early Voting Across Fredericksburg Region

By Uriah Kiser
A vandalized campaign sign for Democratic gubernatorial candidate Abigail Spanberger stands along Route 17 near Poplar Road in Stafford County on Friday, September 19, 2025. The words “Remember Charlie” were spray-painted in red across the sign, referencing slain conservative commentator Charlie Kirk.

As Virginians begin casting ballots in the state’s 45-day early voting period, campaign signs are drawing attention — and sparking controversy — across the Fredericksburg region.

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Breaking News

Mountain View High and Margaret Brent Elementary Go Into Lockdown

By Uriah Kiser
Mountain View High School in Stafford.

STAFFORD, Va. – Mountain View High School and Margaret Brent Elementary were placed on lockdown Friday morning after an alarm was triggered, according to the Stafford County Sheriff’s Office.

Deputies say there’s a large police presence in the area out of an abundance of caution, but at this time, there’s no direct threat to either school. Parents who feel the need to respond are asked to go to Margaret Brent Elementary.

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