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ICE Rumors Roil Stafford Supervisors Meeting

By Uriah Kiser

Stafford County leaders faced heightened public concern Feb. 3, 2026 as residents pressed the Board of Supervisors about rumors that an ICE detention or processing facility could be located in the county, a debate unfolding the same week Virginia’s governor issued a sweeping new policing order tied to immigration enforcement.

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Stafford Moves to Sell Old Moncure School

By Uriah Kiser
Old Moncure Elementary School, at 75 Moncure Lane in North Stafford.

The Stafford County Board of Supervisors moved forward with plans to sell the former Anne Moncure Elementary School site, setting up a public hearing on a deal that could bring a high-end grocery store to North Stafford.

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Board Split After Tribe Lease Debate

By Uriah Kiser

Public comments both supporting and opposing the Patawomeck Indian Tribe preceded a divided Stafford County Board of Supervisors vote to move forward with a public hearing and negotiations for a possible new lease on county-owned land near Aquia Landing Park.

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Stafford Backs Olive Garden, LongHorn Deals

By Uriah Kiser

The Stafford County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved meals tax incentive agreements for two Darden Restaurants brands planned for the Courthouse West area during its January 20 meeting.

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Stafford supervisors recognize Meg Bohmke’s decade of service with proclamation

By Potomac Local News

The Stafford County Board of Supervisors formally recognized Supervisor Meg Bohmke on Tuesday with a proclamation detailing her more than a decade-long record of elected service, leadership, and policy work on behalf of the county.

The ceremonial presentation took place during the board’s Dec. 16, 2025, meeting and highlighted Bohmke’s roles at the county, regional, and state levels.

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Stafford seeks stronger voice at SCC as Kraken Loop advances

By Potomac Local News

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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Arrested Again: Stafford Supervisor Charged a Second Time

By Uriah Kiser
Stafford County Supervisor Monica Gary reflects on her four years in office on December 16, 2025.

Stafford County Supervisor Monica Gary was arrested early Tuesday, Dec. 16, 2025, and charged with assault and battery of a family member, according to a Stafford County Sheriff’s Office arrest report obtained by Potomac Local News.

The arrest marks the second domestic-related incident involving Gary in less than two months and occurred on the same day the Stafford County Board of Supervisors publicly honored her with a proclamation recognizing her service.

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Stafford supervisors declare drought watch, approve voluntary water restrictions

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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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‘A Super-Corridor Through Our Neighborhoods’: Kraken Loop Sparks Countywide Backlash

By Uriah Kiser
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The Stafford County Board of Supervisors used its December 12 meeting to launch a coordinated response to Dominion Energy’s proposed 500 kV “Kraken Loop” transmission line after a surge of resident testimony warning of health risks, environmental damage, declining property values, and failures in Dominion’s public outreach.

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Developer, County Staff Dispute Supervisor’s Movie Theater Promise to Voters

By Uriah Kiser

Stafford County officials confirmed Tuesday night that no movie theater contract exists for The Garrison development on Garrisonville Road, directly contradicting campaign claims made by Garrisonville District Supervisor Dr. Pamela Yeung.

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