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Roadwork hotspots this week; Lane closures suspended for Thanksgiving

Published November 20, 2021 at 11:56AM

Photo: VDOT

To make Thanksgiving travel easier and safer, the Virignia Department of Transportation says it will suspend many highway work zones and lift most lane closures on interstates and other major roads in Virginia from noon on Wednesday, November 24, until noon on Monday, November. 29.

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Mezeh to bring Mediterranean cuisine to Potomac Mills

By Rick Horner

Published November 20, 2021 at 11:41AM | Updated June 28, 2022 at 11:12AM

Mezeh, a Maryland-based Mediterranean grill, will open a new location at Potomac Mills mall.

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Fire rips through Stafford home, 4 suffer minor injuries

By Potomac Local News

Published November 20, 2021 at 11:28AM

Photo: Stafford County Department of Fire and Rescue

Four people were injured and are displaced today after a fire ripped through their home.

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Buzz among local leaders about incoming Youngkin’s plans for education, transportation

By Potomac Local News

Published November 20, 2021 at 11:27AM | Updated November 20, 2021 at 11:43AM

Potomac Local News President Publisher Uriah Kiser

There’s a lot of uncertainty among Virginia lawmakers who had gotten used to Democratic control in Richmond.

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Spotsylvania woman dies while helping friend back out of parking space

By Potomac Local News

Published November 19, 2021 at 4:41PM

A Stafford County Sheriff's' patrol car.

A Spotsylvania woman died while helping a friend back out of a parking space.

At 11:16 a.m., deputies from the Stafford sheriff’s office received a report of a pedestrian struck in the parking lot of a beauty salon at 4 Harrell Road in the Falmouth section of the county.

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Incoming Stafford schools superintendent ready to tackle growth, ‘looks forward to the opportunity to when we can unmask’

By Uriah Kiser

Published November 19, 2021 at 3:26PM | Updated June 28, 2022 at 11:12AM

A reporter interviews Stafford County Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Thomas Taylor.

It’s a new day for Stafford County Public Schools.

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Wayne Harman

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Published November 19, 2021 at 12:20PM

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Stafford deputies takedown 2 fugitives in as many days

By Potomac Local News

Published November 19, 2021 at 10:12AM

A Stafford County Sheriff's' patrol car.

Stafford County deputies used a taser to arrest a wanted fugitive who had stopped to jump-start his vehicle.

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Coronavirus tests kits available at Fredericksburg, Stafford branch libraries

By Potomac Local News

Published November 19, 2021 at 9:17AM

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

Starting today, residents can go to Fredericksburg’s regional libraries to get a health check.

Central Rappahannock Regional Library has been selected as part of the Virginia Department of Health’s pilot program to distribute free COVID-19 antigen test kits.