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First 100 customers at new Wawa get t-shirts

By Uriah Kiser
A Wawa gas station

Press release: “Wawa, Inc., today announced the grand opening of its newest store located at 9235 Courthouse Road, Spotsylvania, VA 22553 on June 15th.”

“Local friends and neighbors are invited at 7:45 a.m. to join General Manager Cheyenne Burr who will help do the honors of counting down the moment when the doors open at 8:00 a.m. for the very first time. This ceremonial start gives a nod to the power of positivity and kindness that naturally occurs when Wawa customers hold the door for one another, celebrating a gesture that happens thousands of times a day at Wawa stores and makes everyone feel welcomed and appreciated.”

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Stafford sups make business wishlist: ‘I spend a crap-ton of money outside the county’

By Uriah Kiser

Stafford County Administrator Randal Vosburg used a new online tool for polling county supervisors about what type of development they would like to see around the county courthouse.

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I-66 E-ZPass lanes gives $5,000 to Boxes of Basics non-profit

By Uriah Kiser
Sarah Tyndall, executive director, Boxes of Basics, Sally Crockett, program manager, Boxes of Basics, Kirsten West, senior communications specialist, I-66 Express Mobility Partners, Nancy H. Smith, corporate affairs director, I-66 Express Mobility Partners.

Press release: “Bolstering a relationship begun during the company’s clothing drive last winter, I-66 Express Mobility Partners (EMP) presented a check of $5000 to Prince William-based Boxes of Basics at a ceremony this morning at the not-for-profit organization’s offices in Manassas.”

“The donation merits EMP the status of Silver Sponsor for 2023 and furthers Boxes of Basics’ mission of providing essentials – including clothing, school supplies, and personal hygiene items – to under-served children across Prince William County.”

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Lake Ridge in-home care provider honored

By Uriah Kiser

SYNERGY HomeCare of Lake Ridge: “SYNERGY HomeCare of Lake Ridge announced today that it has received the 2023 Best of Home Care – Provider of Choice Award from Home Care Pulse. The Provider of Choice Award is granted only to top-ranking home care providers, based on client satisfaction scores gathered by Home Care Pulse, an independent satisfaction research firm for home care.”

“Best of Home Care – Provider of Choice award-winning providers have contracted with Home Care Pulse to gather feedback from their clients by conducting live phone interviews with their clients each month. Because Home Care Pulse is a third-party company, it is able to collect honest and unbiased feedback.”

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Today is deadline to RSVP for Old Towne Inn design meetings

By Uriah Kiser

Manassas will hold two community engagement sessions. These sessions will discuss the future use, space, and design of the Olde Towne Inn site.

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Unity Reed High School Art Club shows the love

By Uriah Kiser
LOVEwork unveiled

Prince William County Public Schools: “Courtesy of Art Club students from Unity Reed High School, a new LOVE sign has been constructed in Prince William County. It can be seen on the grounds of the Hampton Inn – Manassas, located on Williamson Road.”

“It is such an honor to be able to showcase the amazing talents of Unity Reed High School’s art club for the whole community and our visitors to see and interact with. We’re blessed to have this piece of art on our property,” said Jennifer Decker, general manager for Hampton Inn Manassas.”

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UMW launching a series of 1-day business seminars

By Uriah Kiser
UMW's Stafford Campus will host two of the upcoming Business Acumen series.

Stafford Economic Development: “University of Mary Washington’s Continuing & Professional Studies Department is launching a series of 1-day seminars to build leadership and business skills in the Fredericksburg region.”

“The Stafford EDA has invested over 50 seats to the Business Acumen Series to support the Stafford Business Community with educational resources. You may be eligible to attend these educational sessions on behalf of the Stafford EDA.”

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Harbor Freight Tools to open in North Stafford

By Uriah Kiser

Press release: “Harbor Freight Tools, America’s go-to store for quality tools at the lowest prices, has announced that it will be opening a new store in [North] Stafford, VA. The new store will be located at 263 Garrisonville Road [next to Aldi grocery] and is expected to open this summer. An official opening date will be announced closer to opening.”

“Construction has already begun at the location, using local workers and companies from the surrounding Stafford area. “We’ve been looking to open a location in Stafford for a number of years so that we can provide the tools and equipment at tremendous values to the community,” said Trey Feiler, Senior Vice President, Real Estate and Construction for Harbor Freight Tools.”

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Relaxe & Throw opens at Highmark Brewery

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Go Stafford Virginia: “An all new mobile axe throwing business is now traveling to you! This new business, Relaxe & Throw, celebrated their grand opening and official ribbon cutting on Saturday, May 27 at Highmark Brewery in Stafford, Virginia.”

“Relaxe & Throw is a new business offering an axe throwing experience, bringing two axe throwing lanes on a 18-foot mobile trailer, fully caged and equipped with dual throwing targets, LED lighting inside and outside for the night owls, and a roof in case of inclement weather.”

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Belmont Bay Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center honored

By Uriah Kiser

Press release: “Belmont Bay Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center has been named one of the nation’s “Best Nursing Homes 2022-23” by U.S. News & World Report. The 120-bed skilled nursing facility, formerly Envoy of Woodbridge, provides post-hospital care, short-term rehab and long-term residential care.”

“This honor is a testament to the excellent work being done by Belmont Bay’s care team members and the facility’s ongoing effort to provide high-quality clinical services in a modern environment,” said Megan Shilling, regional director of market development for Marquis Health Consulting Services, which supports Belmont Bay.”

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