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Gainesville pilot crashes in Culpeper, not injured

Published February 10, 2019 at 9:41PM

CULPEPER — (Press Release) Virginia State Police Trooper W.C. Beard responded to a report of a plane crash in Culpeper County. The crash occurred Feb. 10, 2019 at 4:05 p.m. on Route 3 at 8 tenths of a mile east of Route 788.

The preliminary investigation revealed that a Single Engine Cessna Aircraft suffered engine failure after taking off from Warrenton Airport. The aircraft made an emergency landing on Route 3 and then struck a utility pole. The impact also caused the aircraft to strike a fence.

Stafford Soccer supports Aquia Town Center field house; Owner pleads for continued tax breaks

By Uriah Kiser

Published February 10, 2019 at 8:00PM | Updated February 11, 2019 at 5:58PM

STAFFORD — The idea to build an indoor recreation center at Aquia Town Center has its supporters.

Stafford Soccer General Manager Barry Hill said he’s got 4,000 members, from children to adults, who play the sport that would not only utilize the facility but would also participate in two-day tournaments that would draw in hundreds from far away.

Stafford elementary school redistricting process delayed: Why splitting up neighborhoods proved unpopular

By Christopher Hirons

Published February 7, 2019 at 6:03PM | Updated February 7, 2019 at 6:26PM

STAFFORD — The School Board postponed a series of planned public hearings on Feb. 12 and Feb. 26 for the ongoing elementary school redistricting process.

The move delays a commitment by the Board to have a redistricting plan in place by the end of the month in exchange for funds from the Board of Supervisors to purchase a building in North Stafford to be converted into head start center.

Stafford dangles cash in hopes contractor finishes road project ahead of new Moncure opening

By Uriah Kiser

Published February 7, 2019 at 4:11PM

STAFFORD — The slated improvements to Juggins Road in North Stafford is one of the county’s most important road projects.

Juggins Road is the main thoroughfare that will carry hundreds of students, and teachers to a new Anne. E. Moncure Elementary that is slated to open this fall.

Going to ‘Gods of Carnage?’ You might see a charge from ‘GABES’

By Potomac Local News

Published February 6, 2019 at 12:46PM | Updated February 7, 2019 at 9:23AM

FREDERICKSBURG — Ticket holders to an upcoming “Gods of Carnage” show at The University of Mary Washington’s Klein Theater today received a notice from theater director Jon Reynolds notifying them something strange may show up on their credit card statements.

Reynolds assured ticket holders their information was not hacked.

Republican Senator Stuart calls for Northam to stay

By Potomac Local News

Published February 6, 2019 at 12:17AM

RICHMOND — (Press Release) Senator Richard H. Stuart, (R-King George), today issued the following statement regarding the alleged yearbook photo of Governor Ralph Northam:

Ralph Northam is a good man. He has devoted his entire life to the service of others through his career in the Army, as a pediatrician, and as a public servant.

City councilman says he’s made an offer to settle tax debt

By Uriah Kiser

Published February 5, 2019 at 11:18AM | Updated February 6, 2019 at 12:21AM

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MANASSAS — A Manassas City Councilman says he’s made an offer to the state to settle a federal tax lien claiming he owes nearly a quarter million dollars in back taxes.

New court documents dated Jan. 28, 2019 claim Councilman Mark D. Wolfe to be in arrears in $22,286 back property taxes owed to the city.

Crystal Vanuch to run for Rock Hill Supervisor

By Potomac Local News

Published February 4, 2019 at 8:07PM

STAFFORD — (Press Release) Crystal Vanuch, a lifelong conservative and resident of Stafford, accepts Supervisor Wendy Maurer’s endorsement to run for the position of Rock Hill Supervisor.

Vanuch, 35, is a proud resident in the Rock Hill District. She currently serves as the Chairman of the Stafford County Planning Commission. She is President and CEO of a successful public affairs firm based in Stafford, Virginia. Vanuch graduated Magna Cum Laude from Virginia Wesleyan University with a degree in Business. The general election is scheduled to take place on November 5th, 2019.

Virginia sees population booms and big declines

By Potomac Local News

Published February 4, 2019 at 8:02PM

RICHMOND — So far this decade, Virginia has grown — and shrunk — in population.

Seventy of the state’s 133 cities and counties gained population between April 1, 2010, and July 1, 2018, according to data released this week by the Weldon Cooper Center for Public Service at the University of Virginia. The population of Loudoun County, in Northern Virginia, jumped 30 percent, to more than 406,000.

Here’s the group that’s pushing for changes to Stafford’s proposed transgender policy

By Susie Webb

Published February 3, 2019 at 9:22PM | Updated February 3, 2019 at 11:05PM

STAFFORD — Amidst a storm of information regarding Superintendent Scott Kizner’s newly proposed transgender policy, the name of one organization keeps recurring: Equality Stafford.

The group was formed two years ago by Amy Saunders, Stafford resident and mother of a transgender student. It is a community of both adult allies and students who seek to establish LGBT+ policies in Stafford.