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Published August 8, 2022 at 1:00PM | Updated August 8, 2022 at 3:24PM

Prince William Chamber Building at 9720 Capital Court in Manassas.

The Prince William Chamber of Commerce is seeking candidates for the soon-to-open CEO position that will be open following the retirement of Debbie Jones.

The Board of Directors voted and approved a Transition Committee that has worked to secure a CEO Search firm Anissa Starnes, IOM with YGM, Total Resource Campaigns, LLC, of Springdale, Ark. to manage the nationwide search. YGM specializes in the total resources of Chambers of Commerce through strategic revenue alignment and executive searches, the chamber states in a press release.

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Central Rappahannock Regional Library developing new 5-year plan

By Rick Horner

Published August 8, 2022 at 11:00AM

Central Rappahannock Regional Library Porter Branch sits at 2001 Parkway Boulevard in North Stafford.

The Central Rappahannock Regional Library System is currently conducting surveys and focus groups that will be used to inform its latest five-year strategic plan.

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Civil Air Patrol honors Prince William Cadet Col. Hince

By Press Release

Published August 8, 2022 at 10:00AM

Brig. Gen. Bryan E. Salmon, Air National Guard Assistant to the Commander, 15th Air Force, Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., was the presiding official for this special event. Brig. Gen. Salmon also serves as the Assistant Adjutant General for Air Strategic Initiatives for the Virginia National Guard. Hince earned his Spaatz Award, number #2415, on July 24th, 2022.

Parents Dan and Teri Hince, grandparents Britt and Therese Hayes, Hince’s four siblings, extended family, and several CAP members celebrated Hince’s cadet, academic, and athletic achievements. Hince will be a freshman this Fall at Longwood University in Farmville, studying history and international relations as a member of the 2026 class.

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Cyd Rowley Open Studio Weekend

July 18, 2026 11:00 am -5:00 pm

Cyd Rowley Studio

10449 Metropolitan Ave

Kensington, Maryland 20895

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Join me during this National Craft Open Studios weekend, a celebration of Amrican craft organized by the American Craft Council (ACC). Come visit my studio July 18-19th, 11am-5pm at 10449 Metropolitan Ave, Kensington, MD. Please drop in, see how my work is created, tour my studio and try your hand at hammering some metal.

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Woodbridge Community Choir planning Christmas show, needs accompanist, singers

By Potomac Local News

Published August 8, 2022 at 9:00AM | Updated August 8, 2022 at 1:55PM

The Woodbridge Community Choir is planning its Christmas show and needs singers.

The Christmas concert series is planned for December 3rd & 4th, with the possibility for other performances to be scheduled. The Christmas Glow program features new arrangements of your favorite carols and some new songs.

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Today: Spanberger stumping in Stafford, Prince William counties, talking rising food prices

By Potomac Local News

Published August 8, 2022 at 8:00AM | Updated August 8, 2022 at 10:51AM

Rep. Abagail Spanberger talks with votes in Lake Ridge in March 2022.

On Monday, August 8, U.S. Rep. Abigail Spanberger (D) will make two stops in our area today — one in Stafford County and the other in Woodbridge.

Spanberger is expected to address rising food prices and ongoing supply chain disruptions as she mounts a re-election bid.

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Today: Manassas Park City Hall opens to public

By Uriah Kiser

Published August 8, 2022 at 7:00AM

A new city hall opens today in Manassas Park, at the center of a public-private development aimed at making a downtown gathering spot for residents.

The new building at 1 Park Center Court will replace the existing city hall building and house the city’s Library and a Jirani Coffeehouse. The milestone comes after years of discussion about transforming the city from a city of single-family homes into a downtown, providing residents a place to gather, shop, and dine without leaving their hometown.

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Wood Ducks nip FredNats with walk-off homer

By Press Release

Published August 7, 2022 at 8:29PM

Two out of Down East’s three wins in the series were walk-offs. Prior to this series, Fredericksburg had not been walked off this season.

Andry Lara pitched well for the second time in the series as the starter for Fredericksburg. The top-10 Nationals prospect went 5 1/3 innings and did not allow an earned run with six strikeouts. Two unearned runs scored on Lara, and the FredNats had three total errors in the game.

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Motorcyclist killed in Route 1 crash near Dumfries

By Potomac Local News

Published August 7, 2022 at 8:26PM

On August 7 at 11:13 a.m., Prince William police responded to Route 1 and Allen Dent Road just outside Dumfries for a motorcycle crash.

Police said the operator of a 2006 Shadow Aero VT750 was traveling south on Route 1 in an apparent reckless manner, according to multiple witnesses. As the motorcycle approached the intersection, the operator disregarded the red traffic signal and proceeded into the intersection, where the motorcycle then collided with a 2015 Hyundai Tucson that had the green signal and was turning left onto northbound Richmond Hwy from Allen Dent Road, police said.

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Mendes of the Fredericksburg Fire to compete against against the Mexican National team

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Published August 7, 2022 at 8:13PM

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Lucas Mendes of the Fredericksburg Fire arena soccer team has been named to the USA567 national team roster for its upcoming exhibition game against the Mexican National Futbol Rapido Team.

The international arena soccer exhibition game will take place on Saturday, August 13, at Idaho Central Arena in Boise, Idaho. This will be the fourth meeting between the teams in Idaho since 2019.

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