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$347M landfill would store toxic coal ash at Possum Point

By Rick Horner

Dominion Energy held a virtual meeting to discuss the removal of a coal ash plant near the Possum Point Power Station near Dumfries.

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Dumfries’ lucky day: Officials break ground for gaming resort and hotel

By Potomac Local News
Brent Stevens, Peninsula Pacific Entertainment founder [Photo: Uriah Kiser/PLN]

Officials gathered to break ground Tuesday, January 11 on a new 305-room hotel and gaming resort in Dumfries.

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Rezoning clears way for senior living complex in Dumfries

By Rick Horner

The Dumfries Town Council approved a conditional use permit and rezoning that makes way a senior living center, childcare, and a cultural arts center.

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Plans for 10-acre park next to Dumfries gaming resort include pickleball courts, field, trails

By Uriah Kiser
Developers for a new 10-acre park next to a new gaming resort in Dumfries propose making Pickleball courts, soccer, football fields, and walking trails.

Pickleball fans flooded an online community meeting for input on a planned 10-acre park atop a landfill in Dumfries next to a future gambling resort.

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Discussion on public park at gaming resort in Dumfries planned

By Potomac Local News
The Rose gaming resort and hotel proposed to open in Dumfries in 2023.

The Rose invited residents to chime in on its plans to build a new outdoor part next to its coming 305-room hotel and gaming resort.

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Stafford man faces charges in Dumfries robbery, second suspect wanted

By Potomac Local News
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A Stafford man faces charges following a strong-armed robbery in Dumfries.

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Guns banned from Dumfries Town Hall, residents to be searched before entering meeting room

By Uriah Kiser
Dumfries is Virginia's oldest continually chartered town.

Bring a gun to Dumfries Town Hall and face one year of jail, a fine of $2,500, or both.

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Dumfries public hearing on firearms ban inside town hall is Wednesday

By Potomac Local News
Dumfries Town Hall

Dumfries officials will hold a public hearing on Wednesday to ban firearms and ammunition at its town hall, located at 17739 Main Street.

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Kamala Harris rally site purchased with coronavirus bailout funds 1 month before Dumfries Town Council accepted the cash; Still no plan for building

By Uriah Kiser
The former site of the Dumfries-Triangle Rescue Squad at 3800 Graham Park Road.

On October 21, the former site of the Dumfries Rescue Squad played host to Vice-President Kamala Harris, who rallied supporters of Terry McAuliffe for Virginia Governor.

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Abortion, vaccine mandates top of mind as Vice-President Kamala Harris headlines Dumfries rally for McAuliffe

By Rick Horner
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Vice President Kamala Harris called on voters to give Terry McAuliffe four more years in the governor’s mansion in Richmond.

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