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Shots fired in Fredericksburg, on Fall Hill Avenue, Howard Street

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Fredericksburg police report shots fired in two separate areas of the city.

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Man stabbed outside Manassas restaurant, suspect in custody

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A Manassas man faces charges after another man was stabbed in a restaurant parking lot in Manassas.

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Christmas changes for I-95 E-ZPass lanes

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For those staying in town this Christmas, traveling over the area’s rivers and creeks to get to grandma’s house, here’s some inside information on the direction of the tolled E-ZPass Express Lanes on Interstate 95. 

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EXCLUSIVE: Big changes at Stafford Treasurers’ office: Laura Rudy announces retirement after 15 years; Heather Mitchell appointed to Chief Deputy Treasurer, says she’ll campaign for the job in 2023

By Uriah Kiser
Stafford County Circuit Court Clerk Kathy Sterne swears in Heather Mitchell (brown jacket) as Chief Deputy Treasurer. Mithcell announced a campaign to replace Stafford Treasurer Laura Rudy (left), who will not seek re-election in 2023 after four terms in office.

Laura Rudy looks forward to what’s next for her and their family after 15 years as Stafford County Treasurer.

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A ‘large police presents’ piles up at Stafford sheriff’s office

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Manassas Park Christmas lights contest winners announced

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Manassas Park announced the winners of its 2022 Lights Extravaganza contest, where residents were encouraged to decorate their houses for Christmas. 

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OmniRide D.C. bus service limited, recruiting efforts failing, fares reduced

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Most OmniRide passengers headed to Washington D.C. must use the Metro to complete their trips this week.

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2 children injured in crash involving Stafford County school bus

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The Stafford County Sheriff’s Office is continuing the investigation of a serious accident involving a Stafford County school bus on Brooke Road.

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Schools superintendent recognizes non-profits that helped children at Christmastime

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Prince William County Public Schools Superintendent Dr. LaTayna McDade thanked area non-profit organizations who helped to make the holidays special for children.

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Most highway work suspended, peak Christmas travel times projected

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With the holidays hopping and the new year around the corner, the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) will suspend most highway work zones and lift most lane closures on interstates and other major roads in Virginia

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