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Prince William County names Dr. Alicia Hart as Deputy County Executive for Government Operations, Performance and Innovation

Published October 29, 2025 at 8:40AM

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“Dr. Hart brings an exceptional combination of operational expertise, strategic vision and a deep understanding of public service,” County Executive Chris Shorter said. “Her experience leading large organizations through transformation and her commitment to innovation and equity will be invaluable as we continue to strengthen government operations and deliver on our promise of effective, resident-focused service.”

County Executive Chris Shorter appointed Dr. Hart as Deputy County Executive for Government Operations, Performance, and Innovation, effective November 10, 2025. In her new role, Hart will oversee departments including Facilities and Fleet Management, Human Resources, Information Technology, Strategic Planning, Performance Management, and Procurement Services, advancing operational excellence and innovation across county government.

Prince William County prosecutors secure convictions in 2 domestic violence cases

By Uriah Kiser

Published October 29, 2025 at 8:34AM

The Judicial Center for Prince William County, Manassas, and Manassas Park.

“Mr. Hill has previously been convicted of acts of domestic violence stemming from an incident that occurred in 2019 involving a different female victim,” The Office of the Commonwealth’s Attorney announced. “Mr. Agee subjected his victim to years of threats and physical harm until she finally had the courage to report to what was happening to law enforcement.”

“Domestic violence is one of the leading causes of homicide across the nation. A recent study has shown that victims of strangulation are more than 750 times more likely to become victims of either attempted or completed homicides. My office takes domestic violence cases very seriously and will vigorously pursue justice for victims,” Commonwealth’s Attorney Amy Ashworth stated.

Dumfries, Historic Nonprofit Face Off Over Future of Weems-Botts House

By Uriah Kiser

Published October 28, 2025 at 1:30PM

The future of one of Virginia’s oldest buildings — and a cornerstone of Dumfries’ 275-year history — is at the center of a growing dispute between the Town of Dumfries and the nonprofit that has operated it for more than half a century.

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HUSH MONEY? Critics Say County’s Noise Law Caters to Data Center Giants

By Uriah Kiser

Published October 27, 2025 at 2:30PM

Village Place Technology Park in Gainesville, approved by the Prince William Board of County Supervisors in 2022

After more than two years of study, research, and public debate, the Prince William Board of County Supervisors will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, October 28, 2025, to decide how strictly to regulate industrial noise from data centers.

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Deferred Data Center Plan Heads Back to Prince William Planning Commission

By Caitlyn Meisner

Published October 27, 2025 at 2:00PM

The section of land along Hornbaker Road up for a data center.

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County Directors Warn of Increased Costs, Slower Services as Shutdown Drags On

By Caitlyn Meisner

Published October 27, 2025 at 1:30PM | Updated October 27, 2025 at 3:49PM

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Dumfries police: Casino traffic not fueling crime spike

By Uriah Kiser

Published October 27, 2025 at 1:00PM

Fears that the opening of The Rose gaming resort and new Route 1 traffic patterns would bring a wave of crime to Dumfries have not come true, the town’s police chief told the Town Council this week.

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Prince William police to host annual ‘Trunk or Treat’ event at Manassas Mall

By Uriah Kiser

Published October 26, 2025 at 7:00PM

“The PWCPD Crime Prevention Unit invites County residents to join us for our annual ‘Trunk or Treat’ on Wednesday, Oct. 29, 2025, from 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.,” Prince William County Police Department announced. “This free event will be in Macy’s main parking lot at Manassas Mall. Come out for treats and practical crime-prevention tips.”

Police seek information after armed robbery of postal carrier in Woodbridge

By Uriah Kiser

Published October 25, 2025 at 8:38PM

“Detectives are asking anyone who may have witnessed suspicious vehicles or activity in the area of Minnieville Rd between the PW Pkwy and Dale Blvd, including side streets, on the morning of Oct. 20… to contact police,” the Prince William County Police Department stated.

“On October 20 at 12:12PM, officers responded to the 14700 block of Dodson Dr in Woodbridge to investigate a robbery. The investigation revealed a United States Postal Service carrier was delivering mail… when their vehicle was approached by an unknown masked man who implied he was armed. The suspect took several packages from the truck before leaving the area in an older white sedan,” police said.

Prince William, state leaders urge contingency funding for SNAP come November

By Uriah Kiser

Published October 25, 2025 at 10:51AM

“Yes, to some people’s surprise, even Gainesville, Bristow and Haymarket – we have very real hunger needs,” said state Sen. Danica Roem, who represents parts of western Prince William, Manassas and Manassas Park. “[This] is why the Haymarket Regional Food Pantry exists that far west in the first place,” InsideNoVa reported.

“We were deeply disturbed to hear that the USDA has instructed states to stop processing SNAP benefits for November and were surprised by your recent comments that the program will ‘run out of money in two weeks,’” wrote U.S. Sens. Mark Warner and Tim Kaine in a letter to Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins, urging the use of contingency and transfer funds to sustain the program.