News
Forecasted to arrive during the afternoon on Sunday, January 16, a major winter storm has our area in its sights for a second time in as many weeks.
The forecast will be tricky, forecasters say, as our area is on the line where cold air will battle it out with warmer air, changing snow to rain and lowering snowfall totals.
This one’s for the people who really care about local news.
Locals Only members get deeper reporting, more context, and fewer shortcuts.
Think that’s you?
👉 Join Locals Only
Already a member? Sign in
Does he or doesn’t he?: Prince William County Gainesville District Supervisor Pete Candland has come under attack from opponents of the PW Digital Gateway who are accusing him of publicly opposing the plan while privately urging neighbors to support it. [Insidenova.com]
School Board organizes: The Stafford County School Board unanimously elected its new chair and vice-chair during the January 11, 2022 annual organizational school board meeting. [Press release]
Stafford County Delegate Tara Durant (R-28) helped deliver the response to Gov. Ralph Northam’s final State of the Commonwealth Address on Wednesday night.
Durant joined Senator Todd E. Pillion, from southwest Virginia to deliver the remarks.
A sheriff’s deputy in the right place at the right time stopped the driver of a speeding Lamborghini and charged the driver with DUI.
On Tuesday, January 11 at 7:49 p.m., a Stafford sheriff’s deputy was leaving the Rappahannock Regional Jail after dropping off someone charged with DUI when she received information about a possible intoxicated driver in the area.
This one’s for the people who really care about local news.
Locals Only members get deeper reporting, more context, and fewer shortcuts.
Think that’s you?
👉 Join Locals Only
Already a member? Sign in
This one’s for the people who really care about local news.
Locals Only members get deeper reporting, more context, and fewer shortcuts.
Think that’s you?
👉 Join Locals Only
Already a member? Sign in
Officials gathered to break ground on a new 305-room hotel and gaming resort in Dumfries.
Mayor Derrick Wood welcomed residents, state and local officials, and representatives from Pacific Penninsula Entertainment, the parent group of Rosie’s Gaming Emporium in Dumfries, which opened a year ago.
City middle school site: Fredericksburg is postponing the public hearing that was scheduled for Thursday night, January 13, 2022 at 7 p.m. at James Monroe High School. The city recently received a letter from Mary Washington Healthcare seeking to gauge the interest of the city in acquiring the 2300 Fall Hill Avenue building, the home of the Fredericksburg Regional Chamber of Commerce, which may have potential to be renovated for school purposes. [Press release]
New bank president: Virginia National Bank, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Virginia National Bankshares Corporation today announced industry veteran, Diane E. Corscadden-Weaver, as new president of Virginia National Bank. She will also serve on theBank’s board of directors. [Press release]