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Published October 15, 2025 at 10:30AM

Stafford County supervisors will take up new rules for data centers later this month after a wave of residents urged the board to set stronger protections for neighborhoods, wildlife, and waterways.

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Stafford Faces Regional Jail Funding Gap, Sparks Transparency Concerns

By Uriah Kiser

Published October 10, 2025 at 1:00PM

Stafford County leaders are facing a $1.9 million funding gap at the Rappahannock Regional Jail, and some supervisors say the county’s fix — pulling money from unrelated projects midyear — raises concerns about transparency and long-term planning.

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Stafford Supervisors approve $2.4M wastewater project as data center boom fuels alarm

By Uriah Kiser

Published October 9, 2025 at 2:30PM

The Stafford County Board of Supervisors voted Wednesday, Oct. 8, 2025, to move forward with a $2.4 million wastewater treatment upgrade — a long-planned infrastructure project that has become the latest flashpoint in the county’s debate over data center expansion.

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Traffic relief, new schools on deck for Stafford Supervisors

By Uriah Kiser

Published October 5, 2025 at 2:00PM

Stafford County supervisors this week will weigh two major projects aimed at easing traffic and adding classroom space for a fast-growing community.

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Data centers, Buc-ee’s, and Stafford’s future: Bart Randall talks campaign issues

By Uriah Kiser

Published September 23, 2025 at 1:30PM

Stafford County is at a crossroads. From the debate over data centers to a controversial Buc-ee’s proposal, residents are raising tough questions about growth, taxes, and transparency.

In this episode of the Potomac Local News Podcast, host Uriah Kiser sits down with Bart Randall, a 25-year Navy veteran, 19-year Stafford resident, and candidate for the Garrisonville District Supervisor seat, vying to unseat incumbent Pamela Yeung.

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Autumn Ridge HOA Asks County to Take 3 Acres for Park, Dog Park Potential

By Uriah Kiser

Published September 23, 2025 at 10:00AM

Stafford supervisors will study whether to accept three acres of land from the Autumn Ridge Homeowners Association that could expand Autumn Ridge Park and make way for new amenities, including a long-sought dog park.

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New Schools, Old Roads: Stafford Supervisors Debate Who Pays for Traffic Fixes

By Uriah Kiser

Published September 18, 2025 at 9:00AM

An aerial view of Stafford County's sixth high school under construction. [Photo: Stafford County Public Schools]

Stafford County supervisors clashed Tuesday over who should pay for road improvements tied to two new schools scheduled to open in 2026.

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Health Costs Surge: Stafford Schools Use $1.5M From Reserves

By Uriah Kiser

Published September 17, 2025 at 8:30AM

STAFFORD COUNTY, Va – Stafford County Public Schools will draw on its health benefits reserves to cover a sharp increase in employee healthcare costs.

The Board of Supervisors on Sept. 16 unanimously approved the school division’s request to use $1.5 million from its health benefits fund after claims rose 25% in the past year, far above normal levels.

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After Years of Tax Hikes, Stafford Sets Timeline for Next Budget Showdown

By Uriah Kiser

Published September 15, 2025 at 3:00PM

The Stafford County Board of Supervisors will vote Tuesday, Sept. 16, on adopting the Fiscal Year 2027 Budget Calendar, setting the stage for the county’s next major debate over taxes and spending.

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Prince William Just Rejected a Data Center for the First Time

By Uriah Kiser

Published September 10, 2025 at 11:00AM

The Prince William Board of County Supervisors made history Tuesday night, voting 4–2 to deny the Bristow Campus Data Center proposal—the first time the county has ever rejected a data center application.

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