Politics

Dr. Elizabeth Warner is running to represent the Griffis-Widewater District on the Stafford County School Board. Her focuses are on teacher recruitment and retention, offering better pay and benefits for area educators.

The position is currently held by Jamie Decatur, who is running for re-election.


Event

StoryWorx: Workhouse's First Ever FREE Book Festival
Sat, Nov 14 | 11 a.m.–5 p.m. | Lorton, VA

Meet bestselling authors Angie Kim (Happiness Falls), 4× NFL Pro Bowler Ken Harvey (first-ever dramatic reading), and Emmy-winning WUSA9 anchor Wisdom Martin, plus Marcie Atkins, Omar Abed, Ellen R.B. Smith, and more for panels, signings, poetry, and workshops. Kids' Corner features author readings, crafts, and storytime. Browse the artisan market, catch a live Upstart Crow podcast, and explore the Workhouse galleries and artist studios—all part of Second Saturday.


BJ’s Wholesale Club has expanded its same-day delivery service in Virginia to include beer and wine.

BJ’s members at all clubs can shop same-day delivery on thousands of items, including deli meats and cheeses, produce, meat and frozen foods in addition to household items like diapers, paper goods, nutritional supplements, and pet supplies.


News

The talent search competition showcases the best young musical talent throughout the United States, with the winner performing at the Los Angeles Celebration of Music National Show.

Lynch will perform “Nothing” during a concert for local finalists at the Gordon Center for the Performing Arts in Baltimore on Thursday, October 24.


Business

First Line, of Chantilly, established in 2003, manufactures disaster preparedness, emergency response equipment, and products for military and first responders.

The County and Stafford Economic Development Authority will assist in the expansion with an incentive agreement equal to a 50% rebate of the tax revenue generated by the company’s new business property investment over a five year period.