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Raising Cane’s a sign of life at long-stalled The Garrison

By Uriah Kiser

Approval of the CUP is a crucial step for the restaurant that sells only chicken tenders, to move forward with construction. Supervisors will discuss the case at their public meeting at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 6, 2024, inside the county government center at 1300 Courthouse Road.

The development would sit near the intersection of Garrisonville Road (Route 610) and Travis Lane, across from a Dunkin Donuts. Plans include a single-story, 3,077-square-foot building with a drive-through. Access to the site will be facilitated through a new entrance along internal shared access roads, with no direct access to Route 610. The property, spanning 1.16 acres, is part of the larger 44-acre Garrison at Stafford development.

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Drug-related disturbance unveils unusual trio at North Stafford Arby’s

By Uriah Kiser

A routine disturbance call led Stafford County Sheriff’s Deputies to uncover a suspected drug-related bathroom party at the Arby’s located at 418 Garrisonville Road on January 31.

Deputies J.A. Martin and B.E. Vaughn responded to reports of a disturbance at the fast-food establishment around 8:47 p.m. Witnesses reported that two men and a woman, exhibiting erratic behavior, entered the single-use bathroom together, prompting suspicions among the restaurant’s patrons.

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Manassas police form partnership, transform safety at Canterbury Village

By Uriah Kiser
Canterbury Square shopping center in Manassas. [Photo: Xiao-Yin]

A collaborative effort between the Manassas City Police Department, private security firms, and local businesses has significantly improved Canterbury Village shopping center safety.

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Harmonies and high notes: Behind the scenes of ‘Jersey Boys’ at Riverside Center, with a hit cocktail to match

By Uriah Kiser
"Jersey Boys" at Riverside Center for the Performing Arts. [Photo; Suzzane Carr Rossi]

Bloom plays Bob Gaudio, who Gaudio wrote or co-wrote and produced the majority of The Four Seasons’ music, including hits like “Sherry” and “December 1963 (Oh, What a Night).” Cooper plays Nick Massi, the band’s bass singer, songwriter, and bass guitarist.

Both cast members talked about the challenges of singing the iconic Four Seasons songs, the intricate harmonies, and the unique voices each cast member brings to the performance.

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Foggy start, showers in forecast | Water’s End Brewery sponsors our weather posts

By Uriah Kiser

 

The National Weather Service Baltimore-Washington states high pressure is building across the southeast U.S., with a cold front approaching from the Northeast and Great Lakes. This front will move south on Friday, and high pressure is expected to dominate the Mid-Atlantic weather through early next week. Patchy, dense river fog may cause visibility issues for motorists near larger waterways until just after daybreak, and areas near or below freezing could experience patchy slick spots, especially on elevated and untreated surfaces.

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Rebellion Bourbon Bar aims to make Fredericksburg a foodie destination

By Kelly Sienkowski

Rebellion Bourbon Bar & Kitchen adds a new niche to downtown Fredericksburg – a bourbon bar for those who want a good cocktail at the day’s end. The eatery pays tribute to the area’s history with over 180 bourbons and whiskeys on the wall, signature cocktails, and a locally sourced menu.

Launched in 2020, Rebellion arrived in Fredericksburg with the help of Joel Griffin and David Stallard. Griffin serves as President, and Stallard is Vice President of Operations.

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Survey: What should replace Best Buy at Stafford Marketplace?

By Uriah Kiser
A sign in the window at Best Buy Stafford Marketplace states, "It's not goodbye, it's see you around." [Photo: Mary Davidson]

In a surprising turn of events, the Best Buy store located at 1455 Stafford Market Place in North Stafford is set to close its doors on Saturday, March 2, 2024.

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At least 10 students at Brooke Point High School face charges after fight

By Uriah Kiser
A Stafford County Sheriff's' patrol car.

A series of disturbances at Brooke Point High School on Courthouse Road prompted a lockdown as law enforcement and school staff worked to address the situation and ensure the safety of students and staff.

The incident unfolded at 7:22 a.m. Monday, January 29, 2024, when Deputy D.J. Taylor, performing his School Resource Officer duties, was alerted to a large fight erupting in the cafeteria, according to the county’s sheriff’s office.  Additional deputies were called in to assist with crowd control as they worked alongside school staff to separate the parties involved.

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Do you/will you use a Sheetz drive-through?

By Uriah Kiser
Sheetz employees line up for the opening of a new store in Stafford, Virginia.

Sheetz, a well-known chain of gas stations and convenience stores, is seeking approval from the Prince William Board of County Supervisors to demolish and replace one of its early locations at 4021 Prince William Parkway in Dale City.

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