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Stafford schools block TikTok, encourage safe computer use at school, home

Published August 15, 2022 at 8:00AM

A student uses a laptop computer [Photo: Stafford County Public Schools]

Since the pandemic’s start, when school divisions shuttered buildings in favor of learning online from home, students have relied more on Chromebooks to complete in-class assignments and homework.

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Lidl won’t build a grocery store in North Stafford. Here’s why

By Rick Horner

Published August 11, 2022 at 2:59PM

The Stafford County Board of Supervisors denied a rezoning that would have allowed the Lidl supermarket chain to open a new store in North Stafford.

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Stafford superintendent apologizes after heat illnesses; teachers demand restitution

By Uriah Kiser

Published August 10, 2022 at 2:14PM | Updated August 10, 2022 at 2:30PM

A reporter interviews Stafford County Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Thomas Taylor.

The Stafford County Public Schools Superintendent said a convocation ceremony on Friday, August 5, should have been an event to unify and excite teachers and school employees for the new year.

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Spanberger ‘grateful’ for Wheeler’s endorsement; Insider trading opposition doesn’t extend to local leaders

By Rick Horner

Published August 10, 2022 at 9:00AM

Rep. Abigail Spanberger visits Todos Supermarket in Woodbridge during a campaign stop on August 8, 2022. [Photo: Rick Horner]

Congresswoman Abigail Spanberger (D-VA) says her focus is on the stock market side of insider trading as Prince William Board of Supervisors Chairperson Ann Wheeler comes under investigation for such actions.

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Fredericksburg library branch reopens after air conditioning failure

By Potomac Local News

Published August 9, 2022 at 11:00AM

The Central Rappahannock Regional Library Fredericksburg Branch at 1201 Caroline Street.

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I-95 outer connector bypass talks put Stafford leaders at odds with transportation committee chairman

By Uriah Kiser

Published August 9, 2022 at 10:00AM | Updated August 9, 2022 at 2:32PM

[Photo: Fredericksburg Metropolitan Planning Commission]

Albeit through emails and text messages, Stafford County leaders are again talking about the prospect of an outer connector road bypassing Interstate 95.

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Jefferson Square redevelopment: 240 low-income apartments approved

By Uriah Kiser

Published August 8, 2022 at 2:00PM

Jefferson Plaza, a shopping center once home to a The Hub furniture store and The Ground Round restaurant in the 1980s and 90s, will be demolished to make way for the new homes. [Photo: Potomac Local News]

A low-income housing developer will breathe new life into a brown spot on Route 1.

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Central Rappahannock Regional Library developing new 5-year plan

By Rick Horner

Published August 8, 2022 at 11:00AM

Central Rappahannock Regional Library Porter Branch sits at 2001 Parkway Boulevard in North Stafford.

The Central Rappahannock Regional Library System is currently conducting surveys and focus groups that will be used to inform its latest five-year strategic plan.

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80 sickened, 8 taken to hospital during Stafford schools convocation, largest ever at FredNats stadium

By Uriah Kiser

Published August 6, 2022 at 9:21AM | Updated August 6, 2022 at 4:06PM

Eighty people fell ill Friday, August 5, at a Stafford County Public Schools convocation gathering, an event to welcome teachers back and excite teachers for school for the new year.