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Published October 30, 2021 at 5:00AM

Good Saturday, everyone. Thanks for starting your day smarter with us here at Potomac Local News. Here’s what’s happening in our communities today.

Rising waters: While rain and high winds have subsided, travelers are urged to proceed with caution on Saturday in coastal and low-lying areas, where flooding remains a risk, especially at high tide.

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Kamala Harris rally site purchased with coronavirus bailout funds 1 month before Dumfries Town Council accepted the cash; Still no plan for building

By Uriah Kiser

Published October 29, 2021 at 1:44PM | Updated June 28, 2022 at 11:26AM

The former site of the Dumfries-Triangle Rescue Squad at 3800 Graham Park Road.

On October 21, the former site of the Dumfries Rescue Squad played host to Vice-President Kamala Harris, who rallied supporters of Terry McAuliffe for Virginia Governor.

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Proposal for 25 homes denied in Hartwood, request moves to Stafford Supervisors

By Rick Horner

Published October 29, 2021 at 11:41AM | Updated June 28, 2022 at 11:26AM

Stafford County Planning Commissioners Philmore McPherson and Barton Randall listen to a presentation from a land developer. [Photo: Uriah Kiser/PLN]

A plan to build 25 new homes in Hartwood did not get the blessing of the Stafford County Planning Commission.

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Durant for Delegate sign tagged with a swastika in Fredericksburg

By Rick Horner

Published October 29, 2021 at 10:34AM | Updated June 28, 2022 at 11:26AM

The Fredericksburg Police Department is considering a political sign getting spray-painted with a swastika an act of vandalism, says a spokesman for Tara Durant for Delegate.

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Woman shot during domestic incident in Dale City dies

By Potomac Local News

Published October 29, 2021 at 10:30AM | Updated October 29, 2021 at 3:51PM

A woman shot by her husband in September died from her injuries on Thursday.

During the incident, the shooter then shot and killed himself. Police closed the case.

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Democrats snap back at Youngkin supporters in Woodbridge: ‘You hear the children’

By Uriah Kiser

Published October 29, 2021 at 7:00AM | Updated June 28, 2022 at 11:27AM

Democratic Lt. Governor candidate Hala Ayala, of Prince William County rallies a crowd gathered at Belmont Bay in Woodbridge.

On Thursday night, Terry McAuliffe was a no-show in Prince William County at his get-out-the-vote rally at Belmont Bay in Woodbridge.

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Wake Up: Candidates’ final push, QUBE expands

By Uriah Kiser

Published October 29, 2021 at 5:00AM

Happy Friday, everyone. One more day until the weekend. Thanks for starting your day smarter with us here at Potomac Local News. Here’s what’s happening in our communities today.

Flood warning: We’re under a coastal flood warning until 8 a.m. Saturday, as a strong storm will bring flooding not seen since Hurricane Isabel in 2003. Prince William outlines the areas affected in that county. Stafford is under the same warning, too.

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