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What DEI Looks Like in Stafford Schools—And What It Doesn’t

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As national debates over diversity, equity, and inclusion swirl, Stafford County Schools is staying the course—quietly and carefully.

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Stafford Narrowly Approves $2.95M Warehouse Purchase Despite Pushback

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STAFFORD, Va. – The Stafford County Board of Supervisors narrowly approved a $2.95 million warehouse purchase on Blackjack Road, siding with school officials who say the facility is essential to meet the district’s growing infrastructure needs—despite concerns from some supervisors who argued the deal was rushed and overpriced.

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Plan Ahead: Dale City Rest Area Closures, Lane Shifts, and Road Work on I-95 and Local Roads This Week

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Stafford County Shines a Spotlight on Top Educators and Staff at 2025 Gold Star Gala

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Tracey Watterson of Colonial Forge High School, honored as the 2025 Teacher of the Year, poses with district leaders at the Gold Star Gala in recognition of her exceptional dedication to students. [Photo: Stafford County Public Schools]

STAFFORD, Va. – Stafford County Public Schools rolled out the red carpet on Thursday night to honor its top educators and staff members at the 2025 Gold Star Gala. The annual event recognizes employees across a wide range of roles who help students succeed every day.

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A New Drew Middle School Is One Step Closer to Reality

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STAFFORD, Va. – The Stafford County Board of Supervisors voted unanimously Tuesday to spend $2.5 million on land for the long-awaited rebuild of Drew Middle School.

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Hazmat Spill Shuts Down Road in Stafford After Crash Near Ferry Road

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STAFFORD, Va. – A vehicle crash involving hazardous materials shut down a section of Town and Country Drive on Wednesday afternoon, prompting a multi-agency emergency response.

According to Stafford County Fire and Rescue, crews were called just before 1:30 p.m. to the 100 block of Town and Country Drive, near Ferry Road, for a reported traffic accident. On arrival, responders discovered that the vehicle involved was transporting a large container of herbicide, which was actively leaking at the scene.

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Red Carpet Ready: Riverside Theater Honors Cast of ‘To Kill a Mockingbird’

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FREDERICKSBURG, Va. – Broadway is meeting the ‘Burg this weekend as Fredericksburg native Tug Coker takes center stage as Atticus Finch in To Kill a Mockingbird at the Riverside Center for the Performing Arts.

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Stafford Could Soon Use Speed and Red-Light Cameras in School Zones, Work Areas

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STAFFORD, Va. – The Stafford County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday took a major step toward launching a traffic camera program aimed at slowing down drivers in school zones and highway work areas.

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From Federal Jobs to Classrooms: How Stafford Schools Are Hiring Local and Teaching for Tomorrow

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Stafford County Public Schools is looking inward—and forward—to staff its schools.

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Help Name the Horse at Laudenbach Brewing’s Taproom

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STAFFORD, Va. – Laudenbach Brewing wants your help naming a key part of its identity—the horse in its logo.

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