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Stafford aims to strip Jefferson Davis’ name from Route 1

Published December 15, 2020 at 11:54PM

This large crucifix sits along U.S. 1 in Stafford County. Photo: Mary Davidson.

Stafford County wants to change the name of Route 1, but leaders there would prefer a different name than what Delegate Joshua Cole (D-28, Fredericksburg, Stafford) proposes.

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Supervisor proposes civilian review board for county police after fatal police shooting

By Uriah Kiser

Published December 15, 2020 at 4:20PM

Following last week’s fatal police shooting of a 79-year-old Dumfries man, Supervisor Kenny Boddye has announced his intention to create a civilian review board that would have the authority to investigate police use-of-force incidents and to take disciplinary action against police officers who break the rules.

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Prince William offers free webinars on how to keep employees safe during pandemic

By Uriah Kiser

Published December 15, 2020 at 12:17PM | Updated December 15, 2020 at 3:13PM

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Farajollahi picked to replace Davis-Younger on Manassas City Council

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Published December 15, 2020 at 12:08PM | Updated December 15, 2020 at 3:14PM

Manassas City Hall at 9027 Center Street.

The Manassas City Council announced Monday night that David Farajollahi, a Congressional liaison at the U.S. Geological Survey and local Democratic committee board member, will take Michelle Davis-Younger’s seat when she becomes mayor in January.

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New traffic signal activated on Mine Road

By Uriah Kiser

Published December 15, 2020 at 12:02PM | Updated December 15, 2020 at 12:48PM

A new traffic signal installed at the intersection of Mine Road and Sunflower Drive in Stafford County has been activated and is currently operating in flash mode.

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Manassas delays vote on 28 new townhomes near industrial area

By Uriah Kiser

Published December 15, 2020 at 11:44AM

Michael Vanderpool, a prominent Manassas lawyer, spent about an hour trying to sell the idea of building 28 new townhomes on 10 acres of land that he owns to the City Council.

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Royal Farms wants to open new location in Fredericksburg

By Rick Horner

Published December 15, 2020 at 10:59AM | Updated December 15, 2020 at 12:19PM

Royals Farms Facebook

Royal Farms, a Maryland-based convenience store chain has applied for special permits to open a new location at Alum Springs Road and Route 1.

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Published December 14, 2020 at 7:00PM | Updated December 18, 2020 at 10:20PM

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‘I am concerned’: Prince William Co. health leader advises caution as positivity rate spikes

By Local News

Published December 14, 2020 at 9:49AM

‘I am concerned’: Prince William Co. health leader advises caution as positivity rate spikes

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Virginia making payments in backlogged unemployment cases

By Local News

Published December 14, 2020 at 9:46AM

Virignia State Capitol

Virginia has begun paying unemployment benefits to some of the tens of thousands of people whose claims had previously been on hold – in some cases for many months – because they were awaiting a staff review.

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