Pets

If you’re looking for a loyal companion to add to your family, Groot might just be the perfect match! This adorable three-year-old arrived at Spotsylvania County Animal Shelter as a stray, and staff are still getting to know him.

Groot may take a little time to warm up, often appearing confused until he gets to know you. He could use some confidence building, but with the right family, he’ll surely come out of his shell. His interactions with other dogs and cats are still being assessed, but updates will be available soon.


Press Release

The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) is seeking feedback from residents and travelers on a Strategically Targeted Affordable Roadway Solutions (STARS) study assessing potential safety, operational, transit, and bicycle/pedestrian improvements along Hoadly Road (Route 642) between Route 234 (Dumfries Road) and Prince William Parkway (Route 294).

Hoadly Road, a key corridor in Prince William County, carries an average of 25,000 vehicles per day with a posted speed limit of 50 mph. The STARS study aims to identify potential improvements to enhance traffic flow, increase safety, and support multimodal transportation in the area.


Fredericksburg

The City of Fredericksburg Planning Commission invites residents to participate in a Comprehensive Plan Community Meeting on Wednesday, February 26, 2025, from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at the Walker-Grant Center at 210 Ferdinand Street.

This meeting provides an essential opportunity for the community to review and offer feedback on the draft Comprehensive Plan. The plan outlines the city’s long-term guiding policies and vision for the future, focusing on key areas such as housing, transportation, environmental stewardship, and quality-of-life issues that will shape the built environment over the next two decades.


News

Schools across the region will be closed on Wednesday, February 19, 2025, as a winter storm moves through the area, bringing snow and hazardous travel conditions.

King George County Schools will be closed and have designated the day as an Asynchronous Learning Day. 12-month employees are expected to report to work on time.


News

Prince William County’s Executive, Christopher Shorter, unveiled his $2 billion budget to the Board of County Supervisors on Tuesday night. He hopes to continue funding public schools, add staff positions, invest in technology, and provide salary increases.

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The Dumfries Town Council designated a Waterfront District off Possum Point Road, marking a significant step in the town’s broader economic development strategy.

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Press Release

Anyone with information regarding these incidents is encouraged to call the Prince William County Police Tip Line at 703-792-7000 or submit a web tip at pwcva.gov/policetip.

Stafford County Sheriff’s Office Daily Incident Report


Fredericksburg

The Fredericksburg Planning Commission rejected a proposal to create a Technology Overlay District (TOD) allowing data centers in Celebrate Virginia South in a 4-3 vote on Wednesday, Feb. 12, 2025.

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