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Sheriff Jett Donates $20,000 to Memorial

By Potomac Local News
Stafford County Sheriff Charles E. Jett and Virginia Gov. Robert F. McDonnell sat next to each other during a ceremony Wednesday at the Stafford County Public Safety Center. (Mary Davidson/PotomacLocal.com)

STAFFORD, Va. — With the pomp and circumstance normally reserved for a presidential campaign speech, Stafford County welcomed Virginia Gov. Robert F. McDonnell to its public safety center Wednesday.

Arriving about 9:30 a.m. in a black motorcade traveling on Va. 630, McDonnell was greeted by uniformed officers from the county’s sheriff and fire agencies. A large U.S. flag was draped overhead from two ladder trucks from the fire department marking the spot where McDonnell would sign new bills into law that offer new protections for public safety workers, as well as expand their investigative powers.

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Outside Dumfries, Barbeque is Good Business

By Potomac Local News
Derrick Wood, of Devine Barbeque in Motion, wants to set up his roadside food business in Dumfries, but a law in the small town prevents him from doing business.

By URIAH KISER

DUMFRIES, Va. — Virginia’s first town isn’t known for its roadside barbeque stands. Dumfries banned them, along with all other roadside vendors, sending a message that you’ll have to drive through or sit down if you want to eat out.

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Summer Basketball Games Underway

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Manny

“I hope we win the championship. I think we will, our team is really good and we have practiced a lot,” he said.

Manny, 9, came close to a championship last winter, but his team fell just a little short. Last February, the Gators faced off against the Raptors in the Championship game for the 9-10 year old division. Manny’s Gators played a hard fought game, but fell just short as they lost by four points.

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I’m Linked In, Now What?

By Potomac Local News
Uriah Kiser
Uriah Kiser

It’s so good to see so many familiar and new faces on my LinkedIn account. Why, you’re all there – from people I used to work with, people I’ve met while on the job, and many faces I am looking forward to meeting.

I’ve had my LinkedIn account for about three years and, I’ll admit, I’ve neglected it. But now that I know some great connections are on LinkedIn (and on my Facebook, Twitter, and my friends who appear to work at Google and have Google Plus accounts) what’s the best way to communicate with them?

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Hearing Set for Moncure School Relocation

By Potomac Local News
Moncure Elementary School in North Stafford. (Photo: KJ Mushung/PotomacLocal.com)

NORTH STAFFORD, Va. — School officials will hear from residents about a plan to close an elementary school that sits along one of the busiest roads in Stafford County.

The 40-year-old Anne E. Moncure Elementary School in North Stafford’s Garrisonville District sits on valuable property on Va. 610. Surrounding the school building is a shopping district, homes, and an expanding commuter parking lot.

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Comedy Troupe Headed to Winery

By Potomac Local News

STAFFORD, Va. — Laughter and wine. The two are often shared, and this weekend it’ll be a comedy troupe out for laughter at Potomac Point Winery.

The Italian-themed winery near the Potomac River in Stafford County will welcome “The Improper Imps of Improv” to their ballroom Saturday at 7 p.m. Its part of the comedy group’s tour of wineries, and the group’s Facebook page notes the performers are “a group of Imps willing to humiliate themselves for your entertainment.”

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