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Expecting nearly $15 million more in federal funds, Stafford leaders mull spending list

By Rick Horner

The Stafford County Board of Supervisors plans to use funds from the federal American Rescue Plan Act to hire two new full-time employees and to purchase new equipment for the county sheriff’s office.

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Racism claim against county police unfounded, investigation reveals

By Uriah Kiser
Rev. Cozy Bailey, president of NAACP Prince William County Chapter, husband of County Supervisor Andrea Bailey, claimed a county police officer shouted a racial slur at him during a speaking engagement in 2017.

An internal investigation into a claim of racism hurled at the Prince William County Police Department by the husband of one of the county’s top elected leaders is unfounded, say authorities.

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County renews deal with Stafford Baseball League, Inc.

By Rick Horner
Photo: Stafford Baseball League

The Stafford County Board of Supervisors has approved a new agreement with the Stafford County Baseball League for five more years.

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Supervisors tackle restrictions on trucks, parking, and seek land for Route 1 project

By Rick Horner
U.S. 1 at Telegraph Road in Stafford County [Photo: Uriah Kiser / Potomac Local News]

Supervisors tackle restrictions on trucks, parking, and land buys for Route 1 project

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Winds fan flames near old Tim’s Rivershore restaurant, delay trains

By Potomac Local News
Investigators are looking into a series of brush fires at the former Tims Rivershore restaurant near Dumfries. [Photo: Prince William fire and rescue]

Fire crews went to the 1500 block of Cherry Hill Road near Dumfries at 11:17 a.m. today and found multiple brush fires. No one was injured, and the cause of the fire is under investigation, a Prince William County Fire and Rescue spokesman states.

The fires delayed several freight trains in the area. As of 1:30 p.m., trains began traveling through the area again, albeit slower than usual, at 10 mph.

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George Washington, Rockhill districts expected to grow after recent population gains

By Potomac Local News

Recent population growth in Stafford County will lead to the enlargement of two magisterial districts.

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BRT to Woodbridge more cost-effective than Metro, study finds

By Uriah Kiser
The Pulse, a BRT system in Richmond, opened in 2019 [Photo: GRTC Transit System]

Compared to an extension of Metro to Woodbridge, a new study shows that Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) would be a more cost-effective transportation solution for eastern Prince William County. 

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Exclusive: Johnson named acting Prince William County Executive

By Uriah Kiser
Elijah Johnson (right) congratulates former Prince William County Library Director Connie Gilman on her retirement in 2017.

[Updated November 28] Elijah Johnson will take control of the Prince William County Government on January 1, 2022.

The Prince William Board of Supervisors today appointed Johnson to the role of Acting County Executive during a closed-session meeting.

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Election night issues addressed; New registrar says he needs more help

By Uriah Kiser
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As ballots were counted on Election Night, multiple issues arose in Prince William County.

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Jenkins Donelson Foundation holds charity events at Stafford Courthouse, collects $10,000 in needed goods

By Rick Horner

This past Saturday, the Stafford County charity Jenkins Donelson Foundation held two events at the Stafford County Courthouse to help families in need for the holiday season.

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