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Virginia board ends most COVID-19 regulations

By Potomac Local News

(The Center Square) – A Virginia board ended most of the former Gov. Ralph Northam-era COVID-19 regulations that have caused confusion for some businesses over the past few months.

In a statement, the Department of Labor and Industry indicated high vaccination rates and natural immunity rates in the general population contributed to the decision to end most regulations. The department’s Worker Safety Board, which consists of former Northam’s appointees, voted 6-0 to end the regulations. Six members of the board were absent.

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Sex trafficking investigation leads to motel, general store

By Potomac Local News
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Police said a 20-year-woman was forced to perform sex acts at a motel, and a county store.

Human Trafficking Investigation – On March 21, detectives with the Special Investigations Bureau concluded an investigation into human trafficking that was reported to have occurred at two separate locations, the Red Roof Inn located at 17113 Dumfries Rd. in Dumfries and the Oak Hill General Store located at 12203 Kahns Rd. in Manassas (20112) that evening.

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Trio charged in series of burglaries in Hartwood

By Potomac Local News
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A trio of thieves was charged and over $7,500 of stolen property was recovered after the investigative efforts of Stafford County deputies and detectives.

Between February 27 and March 9, deputies were called to to seven thefts of chainsaws, weed eaters, leaf blowers, generators, and power tools in the Hartwood area. The suspects entered sheds and garages to steal the items and proceeded to pawn the stolen equipment at pawn shops in Spotsylvania County.

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Hylton dumps vaccination pass, keeps mask policy

By Potomac Local News
The Hylton Performing Arts Center. [Photo: Hylton Center for the Preforming Arts]

Beginning May 2, 2022, audience members will not be required to show proof of vaccination or a negative coronavirus test result before attending most events, except when required by the event organizer or artist.

If a performing artist requires proof of vaccination or a negative coronavirus test, a notice will be posted to the Hylton Performing Arts Center’s website.

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Tractor trailer driver suffers serious injuries in crash near Stafford airport

By Potomac Local News
A tractor trailer overturned and caught fire near the Stafford Regional Airport today. [Photo: VDOT]

[Updated 11 a.m.] All lanes on I-95 southbound near exit 136 (Centreport Parkway) in Stafford County are now open and the detour has been lifted following the crash.

According to the Virginia Department of Transportation, southbound travelers may experience residual delays on I-95, Route 1 and arterial routes.

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R. Lee Ermey family gives $10,000 to Dumfries-based Young Marines

By Potomac Local News
The late R. Lee Ermey, a Marine-turned actor known for his role as a drill instructor in Full Metal Jacket, speaks at a golf tournament held for the Young Marines.

The family of the late R. Lee Ermey, the Marine-turned actor known for his role as a drill instructor in Full Metal Jacket, donated more than $10,000 to the Young Marines in Dumfries.

The donation comes from the auction of Ermey’s private collection of guns, scripts, and memorabilia. Ermey, who died April 15, 2018, was the celebrity spokesperson for the Young Marines, lending his name and his staunch support to the youth program.

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Stafford gardner grew too many peppers, will have hot sauces on shelves at grocery co-op

By Rick Horner

A Stafford sauce maker will see her flavors stocked by the Fredericksburg Food Cooperative starting Thursday, March 24

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Manassas airport optimistic about its chances of getting $10 million to replace it’s 65-year-old air traffic control tower

By Uriah Kiser

After more than 10 years of trying and 65 years in use, airport officials may finally be able to replace the control tower at Virginia’s most prominent and busiest municipal airport.

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Despite recent upheaval, Prince William seeks new student School Board members

By Potomac Local News
Prince William County School Board members Adele Jackson and Babur Lateef. [Photo: Uriah Kiser]

The School Board seeks two student representatives and an alternate to provide input and insight for the 2022-23 school year. Student representatives are non-voting members and serve for one term concluding with the final School Board meeting of the school year.

Their role focuses on providing input on School Board meeting agenda items on behalf of their fellow students.

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