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Prince William County Kicks Off Planning for Vint Hill Corridor

Published November 29, 2025 at 2:59PM

“One of the things that I think many of us who’ve lived in Prince William County, particularly the Bristow and Nokesville area … we saw what happened in the 2000s with the growth along Lincoln Hall Road,” InsideNoVA reported.

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Fundraiser for Joe Langiu’s Family AT Strangeways Brewing, Dec. 6

By Potomac Local News

Published November 20, 2025 at 3:57PM

“We’re all devastated by Joe’s passing,” according to an event posted to the Potomac Local News events calendar. “Joe was always a positive presence as a bandmate and friend, and his warmth and kindness to everybody he met will always be remembered.”

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Woman shot in domestic, officer injured in attempted wounding case

By Press Release

Published November 19, 2025 at 2:51PM

In an incident on November 17, a police officer was injured in Woodbridge when a driver attempted to evade arrest. The driver, in a black Infiniti sedan with a stolen license plate, reversed into another vehicle and struck the officer. The officer managed to jump onto the trunk to avoid further harm.

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Gainesville mob assault suspect charged

By Press Release

Published November 10, 2025 at 4:40PM

A 53-year-old man was arrested for sexual assault and abduction in Bristow after an incident involving a minor.

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DUI Arrest on Richmond Highway Leads to Multiple Charges

By Press Release

Published November 8, 2025 at 12:27AM

A Stafford man was arrested for DUI and other charges after a traffic stop on Richmond Highway.

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Spotsylvania Man Charged on Multiple Child Exploitation, Obscenity Charges

By Uriah Kiser

Published November 5, 2025 at 9:01PM

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“After conducting an investigation, obtaining search warrants, and reviewing the items that the reporting party submitted, Jason Zirkle II was arrested on 10 counts of 18.2-361.01 B(v) Sexual abuse of animals… and one count of 18.2-374.3 Section C(iii) Use of communications systems to facilitate certain offenses involving children,” the Spotsylvania County Sheriff’s Office announced.

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Public House Kitchen & Brewery joins Manassas Fall Restaurant Week with $20, $27, and $45 menus

By Uriah Kiser

Published November 4, 2025 at 8:03AM

“Restaurant Week 2025 – Fall Edition will run November 8–16, 2025,” Historic Manassas, Inc. announced.

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‘Why Here?’ — Stafford Planning Commission Grills Buc-ee’s Over Location and Impact

By Uriah Kiser

Published November 2, 2025 at 3:00PM

After listening to nearly five hours of public testimony on Wednesday, Oct. 29, 2025, members of the Stafford County Planning Commission turned their attention to the Buc-ee’s development team—pressing them on safety, siting, and specifics.

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Fredericksburg City Council to Consider Zoning Changes to Tattoo Shops, Daycares

By Caitlyn Meisner

Published October 31, 2025 at 2:00PM

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Three injured after vehicle crashes into Stafford storage facility

By Uriah Kiser

Published October 30, 2025 at 9:25PM

“SCFR units responded for a report of a vehicle into a structure in the area of Town and Country Drive and Walsh Lane with people trapped,” Stafford County Fire and Rescue stated.

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