“Thanks to companies like Vantage, Virginia is leading the world into a future powered by the limitless possibilities of artificial intelligence,” Governor Glenn Youngkin announced. “With this $2 billion in investment, Vantage is paving the way for a stronger Stafford County and a stronger Virginia. This project reflects our commitment to innovation, job creation, and economic growth — and it’s another example of how Virginia is winning for families and businesses alike.”

“Fredericksburg offered a significant opportunity for Vantage to serve our customers seeking capacity and access to the resources of Data Center Alley,” Vantage Data Centers North America President Dana Adams said. “The region’s proximity to major metros, access to robust infrastructure, and growing technology ecosystem make it an ideal location to meet skyrocketing demand.”


A disturbance at the Brooke Road Commuter Lot led to the arrest of a 34-year-old man from Washington D.C.

The incident occurred when the man refused to exit a train despite not having a valid ticket. When Deputy E. L. Jones intervened, the suspect struck the deputy in the leg and resisted arrest. He was charged with felony assault on law enforcement, obstruction of justice, and trespassing, and is being held at the Rappahannock Regional Jail under a secured bond.


“Last year, the Stafford Regional Airport Authority (SRAA) hired a marketing consultant to assist us in increasing our fuel sales, which are a significant portion of our revenue,” Stafford Regional Airport Authority stated. “One of the consultant’s recommendations was to change the airport’s name, which pilots use, to signal to potential customers that the airport provides a range of capabilities and services consistent with larger airports.”

“The airport investigated further and found that several local airports have already changed their names to identify themselves as ‘executive’ airports,” the SRAA continued. “Since Chesterfield Airport, now Richmond Executive – Chesterfield County, has a footprint and mission similar to Stafford, I contacted their Airport Director and learned that Chesterfield’s fuel sales increased about 15% since the name change.”


“At Vocelli Pizza, we believe that when times get tough, neighbors step up for one another,” Vocelli Pizza North Stafford shared. “Some families shared that they couldn’t make it last time — and we couldn’t let anyone feel left out. So, we’re doing it again.”

As a Partner in Education with Stafford County Schools, the restaurant will offer one free large cheese or pepperoni pizza per furloughed family on Thursday, November 6, from 4 to 7 p.m. at its North Stafford location, 44 Mine Road. Families need only present a federal government ID at pickup.


“I’ve been serving Stafford for almost 20 years, building relationships, and it paid off in a big way,” Fredericksburg Free Press reported, quoting newly elected Aquia District Supervisor Maya Guy at a watch party Tuesday night. “As I say, when we come out, we show up and we show out,” added Falmouth District winner Kecia Evans. “So I want us to party like we ain’t never partied before because Democrats are in the house!”

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“The difference in this election was the quality of the candidates,” FXBG Advance reported, quoting Stafford Democratic Committee Chair Howard Rudat. “Every one of them brought quality, charisma, dedication, and a love of each other. Every time they went out the door, they were a team. It was one team with one vision for a better Stafford, a better Virginia.”

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The suspect, whose vehicle had been towed earlier, was seen acting suspiciously and was found to have attempted forced entry. He also entered multiple vehicles on the lot, stealing items from some. He faces charges of felony vandalism, breaking and entering with intent to commit larceny, and multiple counts of entering a vehicle without consent.

In other incidents, a 25-year-old Woodbridge driver was charged with DUI and reckless driving after being stopped for speeding on Foxchase Boulevard. Another DUI arrest occurred on I-95, where a 20-year-old Falls Church driver was found swerving and fluctuating speeds. Both drivers exhibited signs of intoxication and were held at the Rappahannock Regional Jail.


Democrat Stacey A. Carroll has defeated incumbent Republican Paul V. Milde III in the race for the Virginia House of Delegates 64th District, flipping a seat that just two years ago leaned solidly Republican.

Carroll won 52.77 % (18,833 votes) to Milde’s 47.09 % (16,806 votes). Write-in candidates received 0.14 % (51 votes), according to unofficial results from the Virginia Department of Elections.


Stafford County voters ushered in a mix of familiar and new leadership Tuesday, re-electing Pam Yeung to the Garrisonville District seat on the Board of Supervisors while adding new Democratic and independent voices to the seven-member body.

The biggest story of the night came in Garrisonville, where Yeung fended off another challenge from Bart Randall, who ran as an independent. Yeung captured 57.50 percent of the vote (5,108 votes) to Randall’s 42.01 percent (3,732 votes), with write-ins at 0.48 percent (43 votes).


“The Berea Church Road Improvement Project is moving into Phase 3,” Stafford County Government announced. “Beginning today, November 3, 2025, Berea Church Road will be fully closed from Berea Knolls Drive and Brimley Drive to Fleet Road.”

County officials added, “The section of road from Truslow Road to Berea Knolls Drive and Brimley Drive that was previously closed is now reopened.”


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