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Water’s End Brewery expanding again; this time to Leesburg

Published February 6, 2023 at 9:04AM | Updated September 4, 2024 at 11:41AM

What started as Wasters End neighborhood brewery in Lake Ridge has quickly expanded to other areas of the region, like Fredericksburg and now Leesburg.

A new business is brewing in the Village at Leesburg. Chefscape, a food hall and bar featuring a variety of local chefs, will soon become “The Dell: Food & Brew Hall.” Water’s End Brewery, which has two locations in Prince William County and another in Downtown Fredericksburg, will operate the brewery currently being constructed inside the front door, adjacent to the customer seating area.

23 Gayle Middle School students bound for Louisville

By Deshaun Jefferson

Published February 6, 2023 at 8:48AM | Updated September 4, 2024 at 11:41AM

Photo: Stafford County Public Schools

T. Benton Gayle Middle School in Stafford County qualified for the 2023 National Convention in all areas at the Virginia Regional Leadership Summit.

Twenty-three of GMS’s Junior Beta Club members attended the leadership summit, the first in which the school has participated. The school also received an Outstanding Leadership School award.

LaCroix challenges Franklin for Woodbridge Supervisors seat

By Potomac Local News

Published February 3, 2023 at 3:57PM | Updated February 7, 2023 at 4:21PM

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The Woodbridge Magisterial District has a Republican seeking the seat on the Prince William Board of County Supervisors for the first time in eight years.

Republican Jeannie LaCroix announced today that she is running in the 2023 general election for the Prince William County (PWC) Board of Supervisors for the Woodbridge District.

Cat tests positive for rabies in Widewater area

By Potomac Local News

Published February 3, 2023 at 1:55PM

The cat was under confinement with Stafford Animal Control when it became aggressive. There were confirmed human exposures through bites or scratches from the cat. These individuals were advised to obtain rabies post-exposure preventive treatment from the local hospital Emergency Department to prevent the development of human rabies.

The Health Department is notifying the public in case any people or pets may have had contact with this cat. Any individuals exposed/potentially exposed to this cat should seek medical advice promptly from their healthcare provider to evaluate whether rabies prevention medication is needed. Individuals may also contact the Stafford County Environmental Health Office at 540-288-9018.

Hundreds voice opposition to data center park in Bristow

By Uriah Kiser

Published February 3, 2023 at 11:39AM

Hundreds packed Chris Yung Elementary School in Bristow on Thursday, February 2, opposing a massive data center complex on the horizon.

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Woodbridge bandalong intercepts 16,476 pieces of litter bound for estuary

By Bekah Whittacre

Published February 3, 2023 at 10:05AM | Updated September 4, 2024 at 11:41AM

The association’s 2023 project award in the “Environment Less than $5 Million” category was for installing a trash collection system called a bandalong in Neabsco Creek.

“This was a team effort between Parks and Public Works, and we got lucky and found a private partner in Micron Technology,” Hughes said. “Their corporate team in Manassas was looking for a watershed restoration project because Micron uses a lot of water in their microchip manufacturing process. They donated $300,000 that fully paid for the Bandalong, the installation, and the first year of operations and maintenance.

Prince William Circuit Court Clerk to hold 5th annual Valentines wedding bash

By Bekah Whittacre

Published February 3, 2023 at 9:35AM | Updated September 4, 2024 at 11:41AM

Couples looking to take the plunge and say “I do” can register to get married on Valentine’s Day at the 5th Annual Valentine’s Day Wedding Bash at the Prince William County courthouse.

“It’s a happy day for so many people,” said Clerk of Circuit Corut Jacqueline Smith about the Feb. 14 event, to be held at 9329 Main Street in Manassas from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

31 new Virignia State Police troopers hit the streets

By Bekah Whittacre

Published February 3, 2023 at 9:29AM | Updated September 4, 2024 at 11:41AM

On Friday, Jan. 27, 2023, the Commonwealth graduated its 137th generation of Virginia State Troopers. The 31 new troopers were presented their diplomas during commencement exercises at 10 a.m. at the State Police Training Academy located at 7700 Midlothian Turnpike in North Chesterfield County.

Chamber of commerce gives domestic violence prevention firm $9,000

By Deshaun Jefferson

Published February 3, 2023 at 8:43AM | Updated September 4, 2024 at 11:41AM

Every year, The Chamber’s Network of Enterprising Women (CNEW) chooses a different, local nonprofit and raises money throughout the year at their quarterly events. On January 17 CNEW presented the 2022 nonprofit of the year, Empowerhouse, with a $9,000 check.