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Stafford drug dealer sentenced to 40 years

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A Fredericksburg man, 45, was sentenced to 40 years in prison in Stafford Circuit Court. The sentence includes a mandatory minimum of six years to serve, with 20 years suspended. The charges stemmed from an investigation into the overdose death of a Stafford County resident.

The investigation revealed that the man had distributed narcotics to the victim shortly before the fatal overdose. During a traffic stop, the Stafford County SWAT team recovered approximately 90 Fentanyl pills and a quantity of Xylazine from the suspect.

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Buc-ee’s Proposal Faces First Public Hearing Tonight in Stafford

By Uriah Kiser

The proposal to bring a massive Buc-ee’s Travel Center to Stafford County will face its first formal test tonight when the Planning Commission holds a public hearing at 6 p.m. in the Board of Supervisors Chambers at the George L. Gordon, Jr. Government Center, 1300 Courthouse Road.

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A Decade After Aquia’s Theater Went Dark, Stafford Still Waiting for the Show to Start

By Uriah Kiser

Nearly ten years after the Regal Aquia Cinemas 10 closed its doors, Stafford County is still waiting for a new movie theater — and now, a fresh set of housing and financial commitments has been approved to make it happen.

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Construction 75% Complete at $139 Million Hartwood High School

By Uriah Kiser
An aerial view of Stafford County's sixth high school under construction. [Photo: Stafford County Public Schools]

Construction crews are putting the final touches on Hartwood High School, Stafford County’s sixth and largest high school, slated to open to students in the fall of 2026.

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Single-lane closures scheduled on Parkway Boulevard in Stafford County’s Park Ridge neighborhood

By Uriah Kiser

“Travelers on Parkway Boulevard in the Park Ridge neighborhood will encounter periodic single lane closures from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. over the next two weeks,” Stafford County Government announced. “Closures are scheduled Monday, Oct. 27 through Friday, Oct. 31, and again Monday, Nov. 3 through Friday, Nov. 7.”

The county advised drivers to plan for potential delays and use caution when traveling through the work zone during these maintenance periods.

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Fire damages vacant commercial building on Cambridge Street in Stafford County

By Uriah Kiser

“Smoke was showing from three sides of a vacant, single-story commercial building when crews arrived less than five minutes after dispatch,” Stafford County Fire and Rescue announced. “Crews worked quickly to bring the fire under control while also searching the interior of the building.”

The fire occurred around 4:55 p.m. Monday, October 27, in the 700 block of Cambridge Street [Route 1] near Enon Road, near All Seasons Landscaping & Irrigation LLC.

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Help Feed a Local Family of Four Impacted by the Government Shutdown

By Uriah Kiser

“Help feed a local family of four impacted by the government shutdown by dropping off items on the list 24/7 in the drop box in the church’s foyer,” Stafford Seventh-day Adventist Church announced.

The church is hosting a Food Pantry Pop-up on Thursday, October 30, from 4:00 PM to 5:30 PM at 550 Joshua Rd., Stafford, VA 22556. Participants can drive through the parking lot to receive food packages. The list of needed food items is available here.

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Stafford County announces Veterans Day closures and modified services

By Uriah Kiser

“Stafford offices, departments, facilities, and all courts will be closed on Tuesday, November 11, 2025, for Veterans Day,” Stafford County announced. “Both locations of the R-Board/Regional Landfill (Eskimo Hill and Belman Road) will be open on Veterans Day.”

The County confirmed that Fire and Rescue, the Sheriff’s Office, and the Magistrate’s Office will remain operational, along with all outdoor parks, which will be open from 8:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Essential services such as emergency response and law enforcement will continue uninterrupted during the holiday.

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Gari Melchers Home and Studio celebrates 50 years open to the public

By Uriah Kiser

“Happy 50th, Gari Melchers Home and Studio! This past Sunday, October 19th, the home officially celebrated 50 years of being open to the public,” Tour Stafford Virginia shared. “We have Corinne Melchers (last photo) to thank for being able to utilize this incredible estate, creating a space for generations to enjoy art, history, and inspiration.”

The Gari Melchers Home and Studio at Belmont in Falmouth, once the residence of American Impressionist painter Gari Melchers and his wife Corinne, opened to the public in 1975. Today, it operates as a museum and cultural site managed by the University of Mary Washington, preserving Melchers’ art and legacy while hosting exhibitions, educational programs, and community events.

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Stafford County invests $70 million in transportation and safety improvements

By Uriah Kiser

“Stafford County, with the Board of Supervisors’ support, has made improving transportation for residents a top priority,” the County Government announced. “This year, the County is investing $70 million in road improvement projects across the community to enhance roadway safety, improve accessibility, and reduce congestion.”

 

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