“To the George Washington District, over the next few weeks, you may hear half-truths or see social media posts from people unwilling to learn or understand how local government works,” Supervisor Deuntay Diggs of the George Washington District wrote. “Stafford County now has the strictest data center standards in Virginia—yet for some, that’s still not enough.”

Diggs defended the Board of Supervisors’ recent handling of a contentious meeting, saying that the agenda change was made “to accommodate an attorney whose wife had recently undergone surgery,” not to silence public comment. “The FOIA request submitted will confirm these facts—but it will likely never see the light of day, because there is simply no there there,” he added.


“Bridge washing will require alternating lane closures along I-95 northbound and southbound between Exit 110 (Ladysmith) and Exit 118 (Thornburg),” Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) announced. “Work is scheduled Sunday through Saturday, 7 p.m. to 7 a.m., at the bridge over the Matta River.”

“Additional bridge washing will take place between Exit 130 (Route 3) and Exit 133 (Falmouth/Warrenton), with alternating lane closures in both local and through lanes at the I-95 bridges over the Rappahannock River,” VDOT stated.


We’re on location at Courthouse Road and Austin Ridge Drive — the proposed site of Stafford County’s new 74,000 sq. ft. Buc-ee’s travel center.

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A split inside the Stafford County Republican Committee continues to shape one of the county’s most closely watched local races, as early voting enters its final week.

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“The parents of 35-year-old Michael Dodge II say they’re still in shock, after their son was shot and killed while working in Stafford County Tuesday,” WUSA9 reported. “’You killed my son for nothing. You killed him for nothing,’ his mother Lea Dodge told WUSA9.”

 


“The Stafford County Board of Supervisors adopted an Emergency Ordinance, EO25-01, on October 21, 2025, to extend zero penalties and interest through December 20, 2025, on personal property tax,” Stafford County Government announced. “This effort was prompted by the financial uncertainty surrounding the delayed adoption of the federal budget and its potential impact on the residents of Stafford County.”

 


“Heads up: Please don’t BURN anything outside today. Stafford is under an elevated fire advisory,” Stafford County Government announced. “The combination of recent dry conditions, low relative humidity and windy conditions will result in an elevated threat for the rapid spread of fires today.”

 


“A special shout-out to the Stafford High School Class of 1975 as they celebrate their 50th Reunion!” Stafford County Public Schools posted. “This class holds a unique place in our history: they were the last class to graduate from Stafford High School when it was located in the building we now know as Edward E. Drew Middle School.”


Stafford County Supervisor Monica Gary — a former stripper who won election to the Board of Supervisors in 2021 — is facing a domestic assault charge stemming from an incident at her home.

A Stafford County Sheriff’s Office report shows deputies were called to Gary’s home shortly after midnight on Saturday, October 18, 2025, for a domestic disturbance. The report lists the case as Assault & Battery – Family Member under Virginia Code 18.2-57.2, a Class 1 misdemeanor. Alcohol use was noted as a contributing factor, and a juvenile was involved.


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