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On September 17, 2024, the Stafford County Board of Supervisors considered a resolution to support the creation of a Regional Transportation Authority (RTA). This resolution was part of the county’s broader legislative agenda of addressing its growing transportation infrastructure challenges.

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The Stafford County Board of Supervisors voted 6-1 on Tuesday evening to approve a zoning reclassification for developing the Stafford Technology Campus, a project poised to reshape over 500 acres of land in the county’s Falmouth District.

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At the September 17, 2024, Stafford County Board of Supervisors meeting, Bill Ashton debuted as the new County Administrator.

Chairwoman Meg Bomke welcomed Ashton, saying, “On behalf of the board, I’d like to welcome our new county administrator, Bill Ashton. He joined the county yesterday, and this is his first board meeting. Welcome, Bill.”


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Traffic congestion and school bus delays dominated discussions at the Stafford County Board of Supervisors meeting on September 17, 2024, as board members tackled the growing transportation issues facing the county.

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A new craft brewery with a distinct German flair, Laudenbach Brewing, will bring a unique mix of classic German beers and modern craft favorites to Stafford this fall.

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Welcome (or welcome back) to a new Potomac Local News series, “Meet the Principal.” With nearly two dozen new principals in Prince William County this school year, it’s important to get to know the folks in their new roles. Potomac Local has asked each principal the same questions in bold, and their respective answers will be found below.

Today, get to know Amanda Johnson, the new principal of The Nokesville School. Johnson has been a Prince William County Schools educator since the start of her career.


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This year’s ballot will include candidates for United States president, the House of Representatives and Senate.

Starting Friday, the Office of Elections (9250 Lee Ave. Suite 1, Manassas) will be open for early voters. Early voting ends Nov. 2. And starting on Oct. 13, the following locations will be open for early voting:


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On September 17, German Joseph Torres Lizama, the suspect wanted in connection with the fatal shooting of 18-year-old Ashlin Yamileth Paz in Manassas, was arrested by the U.S. Marshals Fugitive Task Force in Lynn, Massachusetts. The shooting occurred on July 18 near Pineview Rd and Cregger Ln, where officers responded to reports of a shooting and found Paz in a nearby wooded area with fatal gunshot wounds. Torres Lizama will remain incarcerated in Massachusetts until his extradition to Virginia.

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The Fredericksburg Nationals have claimed their first Carolina League Championship since moving to Fredericksburg, defeating the Kannapolis Cannon Ballers in a thrilling series finale on Wednesday, September 18, 2024, at Virginia Credit Union Stadium. This marks the franchise’s first championship since 2014.

The FredNats rebounded from a loss in the second game of the series, played as part of a doubleheader due to a rainout, to clinch the title with a 3-0 victory in game three. In game two, the Nationals’ offense was stifled, as they managed just one hit in a 3-0 loss to Kannapolis, forcing a winner-takes-all third game.