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BBQ, coffee, & gang awareness: Upcoming opportunities to talk to law enforcement

Published November 13, 2023 at 1:16PM

Stafford County Sheriff’s Office: “Tomorrow, join us at Mission BBQ for lunch. We will be there from noon till 2:00 p.m. We hope to see you there.” Tuesday, November 14, Noon to 2 p.m., 267 Garrisonville Road, North Stafford.”

Manassas City Police: “MCPD and Manassas City Public Schools will host their next Parent E3 Series on 11/15 at 5:30 pm focused on Gang Awareness. Our gang detective will give attendees information for parents to be aware of. This will be offered in English with simultaneous Spanish interpretation. 5;30 to 7:30 p.m., Osbourn High School, 1977 Eagle Way, Manassas.”

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Now hiring freelance Documenters. Join our team and cover your community

By Uriah Kiser

Published November 13, 2023 at 10:14AM | Updated March 6, 2024 at 12:46PM

We’re hiring freelance documenters to cover public meetings. Our program is an innovative digital collaboration between residents and the press, helping to deliver more local news to the communities we serve.

Our reporters choose the assignments they want to cover.

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Brace for big snows this winter, says Channel 4 meteorologist

By Uriah Kiser

Published November 13, 2023 at 9:42AM

WRC-TV: “Not a big fan of snow? Last winter was probably perfect for you. Snow lovers haven’t gotten a good amount since January 2019, when more than 10″ fell in the D.C. area.”

“But get those waterproof boots and snow shovels ready — because if you want snow, and lots of it, Storm Team4 says this could be your year.

Politics

Spanberger to run for Virignia Governor; Republicans hopeful for a congressional pickup

By Uriah Kiser

Published November 13, 2023 at 9:25AM | Updated November 13, 2023 at 10:58AM

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Fatal crash on I-95 Express Lanes in Stafford County; Police seek driver

By Uriah Kiser

Published November 11, 2023 at 11:03PM

A man is dead following a crash on the E-ZPass Express Lanes on Interstate 95 in Stafford County.

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Injured student flown from Stafford High School

By Uriah Kiser

Published November 11, 2023 at 10:45AM | Updated November 11, 2023 at 11:08PM

Stafford County Sheriff’s Office: “On [Wednesday] November 8th at approximately 9:25 a.m. Deputy M.A. Floirendo was conducting her SRO duties at Stafford High School, located at 63 Stafford Indians Lane, when she was informed of a fight in the gym.”

“It was discovered a verbal argument between two juvenile students ensued over a previous incident. The incident escalated when one student assaulted the other.”

Stafford leaders to get update on future of Musselman Park

By Uriah Kiser

Published November 10, 2023 at 8:48PM

Stafford County Board of Supervisors is set to get an update on Musselman Park, the newest county park, during its Tuesday, November 14, meeting.

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‘Join the Stafford County Sheriff’s Office for our Holiday Toy Drive’

By Uriah Kiser

Published November 10, 2023 at 8:27PM

Stafford County Sheriff’s Office: “Holiday Toy Drive: This holiday season, join the Stafford County Sheriff’s Office for our Holiday Toy Drive. We will be accepting new and unwrapped toys for kids ages 1 to 16. Please help us bring hope and smiles to kids that need it.

Politics

GOP: Virginia won’t become a ‘socialist hellscape like California or New York’

By Uriah Kiser

Published November 10, 2023 at 8:22PM

Republican Party of Virginia Chairman Richard Anderson

Republicans in Virginia came up short in their efforts to retain the House of Delegates and win control of the State Senate.

Democrats have secured a minimum of 51 and 21 seats, respectively, according to nonprofit the Virginia Public Access Project, which tracks election results. The Associated Press called each chamber after midnight. All seats in the 40-member Senate and 100-member House of Delegates were on the ballot.