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Published January 16, 2026 at 2:00PM

Kim Cowles pinning the Sheriff's Badge on Sheriff Rashawn Coles during his December 2025 swearing-in ceremony. [Fredericksburg Sheriff's Office via Facebook]

It’s been a busy couple of weeks at the Fredericksburg Sheriff’s Office with newly sworn-in Sheriff Rashawn Cowles.

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OmniRide tracks transit funding, budget issues ahead of 2026 General Assembly session

By Uriah Kiser

Published January 13, 2026 at 2:00PM

OmniRide officials outlined which transit-related legislation they are monitoring as the Virginia General Assembly prepares to convene for its 2026 session.

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What December Ridership Shows — and Doesn’t — About OmniRide Commuter Demand

By Uriah Kiser

Published January 11, 2026 at 1:00PM

OmniRide reported higher commuter bus ridership in December, even as local routes declined, offering a mixed picture of transit demand in Prince William County heading into winter.

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Fredericksburg

Legacy of Horace Hill Packs Fredericksburg Visitor Center

By Mike Salmon

Published January 9, 2026 at 3:00PM

National Park Service rangers’ Ashley Ranalli and Supervisor Lewis Rogers shared information about the investigative steps it took.

On May 5, 1864, Horace Hill was killed near Chancellorsville while fighting Confederate forces with the 111th New York Volunteers, commanded by Lt. Reuben J. Myers.

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Silver and Engagement Rings Shine in Fredericksburg as Holiday Spending Rolls On

By Mike Salmon

Published January 2, 2026 at 3:00PM | Updated January 2, 2026 at 3:37PM

Pizza is always a big seller on Caroline Street so the crowd at Benny Vitali's on Caroline Street was not a surprise.

For small businesses, the Christmas holidays are critical to the bottom line, and many rely on strong sales to meet yearly goals.

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VRE CEO reports improving on-time performance, outlines January Long Bridge impacts

By Potomac Local News

Published December 29, 2025 at 3:00PM

Virginia Railway Express leadership reported improving performance metrics, a recovering ridership base, and preparations for upcoming service disruptions during the agency’s Operations Board meeting on December 19, 2025.

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Prince William supervisors approve airport authority extension, push back on Stafford name change

By Uriah Kiser

Published December 29, 2025 at 1:00PM

Prince William County supervisors approved a long-term extension of the Stafford Regional Airport Authority agreement on Tuesday.

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Stafford seeks stronger voice at SCC as Kraken Loop advances

By Potomac Local News

Published December 19, 2025 at 2:00PM | Updated December 19, 2025 at 4:38PM

The Stafford County Board of Supervisors on Dec. 16 unanimously approved a resolution authorizing continued county action on the proposed North Anna–Kraken Loop Transmission Line Project.

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Fredericksburg

Fredericksburg eyes aging shopping centers for higher-density housing along Routes 1 and 3

By Uriah Kiser

Published December 19, 2025 at 1:00PM

Fredericksburg city staff presented a corridor redevelopment strategy to reposition aging commercial shopping centers along Route 3 and Route 1 as key sites for future housing as the city runs out of undeveloped land.

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Stafford supervisors declare drought watch, approve voluntary water restrictions

By Potomac Local News

Published December 18, 2025 at 1:30PM

The Stafford County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved a resolution Tuesday declaring a drought watch and authorizing voluntary water conservation measures, citing a regional drought declaration and declining reservoir levels.

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