Couples planning their big day will have a unique opportunity to explore premier wedding venues, meet top vendors, and gather inspiration at the first annual Simply Perfect Stafford’s Premier Wedding Expo on March 8, 2025. The event will take place at the Holiday Inn and Conference Center in Stafford from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., offering a showcase of Stafford County’s finest wedding resources.

Lisa Logan, Tourism Program Director for Stafford County, emphasized the importance of this expo in providing engaged couples with a one-stop shop for their wedding planning needs. “We are bringing together over 40 vendors offering everything from photography and catering to floral design and entertainment,” Logan said. “We’ll also have door prizes throughout the day and an opportunity for guests to learn more about the incredible venues Stafford County has to offer.”


As Stafford County leaders push forward with plans for a Western Road Network to relieve congestion west of Interstate 95, tensions continue to rise over the future of a proposed Rappahannock River crossing.

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In a unanimous vote, the Stafford County School Board approved a $503.1 million budget request for Fiscal Year 2026 following a lengthy discussion and public hearing that brought passionate testimony from teachers, parents, and community members.

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The Stafford County Board of Supervisors is taking steps to change how data centers are permitted.

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Stafford County Public Schools are ushering in a new era of leadership, announcing the appointment of several new principals, including the founding principals of two new elementary schools.

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Felony Hit & Run Investigation

On February 2 at 9:00 PM, officers in the 1400 block of Admiral Dr. in Woodbridge attempted to make contact with the occupants of a stolen vehicle. The driver, later identified as Timothy Damon RUTHERFORD, reversed and struck an occupied police vehicle before fleeing. No injuries were reported. Two female juveniles fled the scene but were later detained and released to their guardians. Rutherford remains wanted for multiple charges, including felony hit & run, grand larceny, and obstruction of justice.


Stafford County’s Board of Supervisors and School Board will hold their respective meetings on Tuesday, February 25. Both meetings will be streamed live, with agendas available online.

Board of Supervisors Meeting – 5 p.m.


Stafford County is providing little information about a shooting that occurred over the weekend in the Malvern Lakes subdivision.

The Stafford County Sheriff’s Office initially alerted the public to the incident in a Facebook post at 2:09 p.m. on Saturday, February 22, 2025. The post stated that deputies were on the scene of a shooting on Malvern Lakes Circle and warned of a large police presence in the area.


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