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Call to Action: New Volunteer Opportunities in Prince William

By Caitlyn Meisner

Published October 23, 2024 at 1:00PM

[Volunteer Prince William via Facebook]

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Fredericksburg Residents Urge Greater Oversight of CSX Operations in Mayfield Neighborhood

By Uriah Kiser

Published October 23, 2024 at 11:34AM

At the Fredericksburg City Council meeting on October 22, 2024, residents of the Mayfield community voiced growing concerns over safety and environmental risks linked to CSX railroad operations in their area.

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Jail Guard Charged with Sexual Battery of Inmate

By Uriah Kiser

Published October 23, 2024 at 11:18AM | Updated October 26, 2024 at 4:40PM

A 60-year-old Correctional Officer was arrested yesterday on five charges.

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Event

KEEP THE KEYS Book Signing

November 6, 2025 6:00 pm -8:30 pm

A&B Creative Events Center

5012 Southpoint Pkwy

Fredericksburg, Virginia 22407

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You get to enjoy $400 worth of value with a Best selling author for only $20 workbook if you pre register! Come out and take advantage of this best selling author coming to Fredericksburg and surrounding area. This is a once in a lifetime opportunity!

Doors will open at 6p!

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The Third Annual Veterans Day Celebration

By Jazbia Chaudhry

Published October 23, 2024 at 11:09AM

Sheriff Roger Harris is honored to host our 3nd annual celebration in honor of Veterans of all military branches.

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Wegmans Launches Check Out Hunger Campaign

By Jazbia Chaudhry

Published October 23, 2024 at 11:08AM

Starting Wednesday, Wegmans Food Markets will kick off its companywide Check Out Hunger scan campaign to raise money for the company’s 48 Feeding America food bank partners.

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Homeless Man Found Sleeping Inside Manassas-area Home

By Aya Karouane

Published October 23, 2024 at 11:05AM

On October 21, officers responded to a burglary at a residence near Manassas, where they found an unknown man sleeping inside. The man was charged with burglary and possession of illegal narcotics and is being held without bond.

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ARTfactory Hosting ‘Factory of Fear’ Haunted House This Weekend

By Caitlyn Meisner

Published October 23, 2024 at 11:00AM

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Manassas Faces Potential Water Supply Challenges Due to DEQ Review

By Uriah Kiser

Published October 23, 2024 at 9:39AM

Lake Manassas

The City of Manassas is facing a potential threat to its future water supply, as the Virginia Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) has initiated a review of the city’s water withdrawal permits from Lake Manassas.

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Advanced Placement and Dual Enrollment Gains in Stafford Schools

By Uriah Kiser

Published October 23, 2024 at 8:00AM | Updated October 26, 2024 at 4:40PM

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Stafford County Public Schools saw significant growth in both Advanced Placement (AP) and Dual Enrollment participation during the 2023–2024 academic year, continuing their efforts to offer more rigorous academic options and improve student outcomes.

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