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Construction on Stafford’s 18th elementary school to begin in 2023

By Deshaun Jefferson

A rebuild of Hartwood Elementary School will take a backseat to constructing the 18th elementary school in Stafford County.

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Stafford County, Giant Foods to supply food to families for spring break

By Deshaun Jefferson
Photo: Stafford County Public Schools

Stafford County Nutrition Services will work in collaboration with Giant Foods to supply families with groceries in anticipation of spring break. Distribution will take place at Colonial Forge High School from 3:30 to 6 p.m. on Friday, March 10. While all families are welcome to this event, supplies are limited.

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New flashing traffic signals to be activated Monday

By Potomac Local News
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Flashing yellow arrow signals will be installed next week at the intersection of Route 1 and Enon Road and Cranes Corner Road in Stafford County to help drivers turn left safely against oncoming traffic.

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Stafford scavenger hunt runs through May 1

By Potomac Local News

The Stafford County Museum and Cultural Center, the organization we told earlier this week that is developing a new virtual reality tour of the county, is holding a scavenger hunt.

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DEI survey asking for sexual orientation was reopened to employees

By Potomac Local News

The Prince William County Government took down an online survey asking employees about their gender identity, sexual orientation, and whether or not they feel valued at work after Supervisor Yesli Vega shared the survey with her constituents.

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Drugs pulled from jailed detainee’s derriere, sheriff says

By Potomac Local News
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Authorities at the Rappahannock Regional Jail said a Maryland man reporting to the facility to serve jail time tried to smuggle drugs into the jail.

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City’s crime rate climbs, number of calls for domestic violence decreases

By Potomac Local News
Manassas City Police Chief Douglass Keen (center)

Manassas City Police Chief Douglass Keen released the department’s annual report to the city council for 2022.

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FredNats post 2023 fireworks schedule

By Potomac Local News

Fridays will again be the brightest nights at Virginia Credit Union Stadium, at 42 Jackie Robison Way in Fredericksburg, with fans treated to a post-game firework show.

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2023 Spring Fever 5K race registration deadline approaches

By Potomac Local News
Stafford Hospital, 101 Hospital Center Boulevard in Stafford.

The deadline to register for the annual Spring Fever Race at Stafford Hospital is approaching.

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Manassas fugitive of the week wanted for assault and battery on LEO

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