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High School Play Focuses on Bullying

February 22, 2012 Our Communities Leave a Comment
Mountain View High School in Stafford.

“Blow by Blow: An Original Morality Play” was conceived and devised and written by the director and cast. It deals with bullying.

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Poll: Shackle Birthing Inmates?

February 22, 2012 Blogs Leave a Comment
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Should jails be able to shackle female inmates while they give birth?

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Around Town

February 22, 2012 Blogs Leave a Comment
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Prince William County Supervisors get behind a higher tax rate, there’s more people flying the friendly skies from area airports, and Virginia’s Governor is backing down from his position of requiring women to have an ultrasound before getting an abortion, in this morning’s Around Town.

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Poll: Your Thoughts on Discretionary Funds

February 21, 2012 Blogs Leave a Comment
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What do you think about Prince William Supervisors using Discretionary Funds?

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Around Town

February 21, 2012 Blogs Leave a Comment
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Signs warning drivers that speed enforcement in Virginia is done in the skies could be misleading, earthquake repairs are coming to a community college, and the fox — it a bigger problem that you might think, in this morning’s Around Town.

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Country Idol Singer Thanks Family, Fans

February 20, 2012 Our Communities Leave a Comment
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Fredericksburg, Va. — The house was packed Saturday night with the sounds of hopeful country singers competing for a ticket that could lead to stardom.

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Poll: Are We Done With Snow?

February 20, 2012 Blogs Leave a Comment
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Snow fell across the Potomac Communities briefly Sunday night after a much-hyped Presidents Day weekend storm fizzled out. Will that be the last snow we see this season?

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Around Town

February 20, 2012 Blogs Leave a Comment
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A new poll shows Virginians like the repeal of the gun law, one asks if widening a two lane road is really what a neighborhood needs, and it’s not so full speed ahead with a planned VRE station in one county, in this morning’s Around Town.

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2 to 4 Inches of Snow Possible, Forecasters Say

February 18, 2012 Our Communities Leave a Comment
A graphic created by WRC-TV Meteorologist Chuck Bell shows snowfall could impact our area Sunday.

Counties like Fauquier and others west of the Potomac Communities are under a winter storm watch. But that doesn’t mean snow won’t fall on us Sunday.

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Chefs Prepare Foods Adored by George Washington

February 18, 2012 Our Communities Leave a Comment
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Mount Vernon, Va. — Historic Mount Vernon, the home of George Washington, is celebrating the birthday of the nation’s first president by focusing on the foods he ate and how they were prepared, 18th century style.

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Poll: Do You Believe PWC Tax Rate ‘Inflation’ Argument?

February 17, 2012 Blogs Leave a Comment
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For a second year, Prince William officials say the newly proposed higher tax rate is adjusted for inflation. What do you think of that argument?

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Around Town

February 17, 2012 Blogs Leave a Comment
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Toll road rates could rise for those headed to Dulles Airport, and politicians in Richmond are about to have their next big fight, this time over money, in this morning’s Around Town.

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Congressman Celebrates 300,000 Miles in his Toyota

February 16, 2012 Our Communities Leave a Comment
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Congressman Rob Wittman took a photo when his car’s odometer surpassed 300,000 miles.

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Black History Month Events Planned

February 16, 2012 Our Communities Leave a Comment
The Weems-Botts Museum in Dumfries. (KJ Mushung/PotomacLocal.com)

Dumfries, Va. — There are several events taking place in and around the Potomac Communities to commemorate Black History Month this February.

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Poll: How Do You Think a New 7-Eleven Will Do?

February 16, 2012 Blogs Leave a Comment
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A new 7-Eleven will open in the old Anita’s New Mexican restaurant space in at U.S. 1 and I-95 in North Stafford. Do you think it will be successful?

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Around Town

February 16, 2012 Blogs Leave a Comment
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Prince William officials propose raising taxes, Stafford and Prince William are among the richest counties in the nation, and it’s going to be a ongoing party outside Nationals Stadium this spring, in this morning’s Around Town.

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Poll: What Did You Do for Valentine’s Day?

February 15, 2012 Blogs 1 Comment
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In today’s poll we want to know how you spent your Valentine’s Day.

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Around Town

February 15, 2012 Blogs Leave a Comment
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Costs are rising at Stafford County Public Schools at the same time they pick a new school board member, Mason takes the win, and an old house is once again at the forefront of discussion in the chambers of an area city council, in this morning’s Around Town.

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Burn Law Goes Into Effect Wednesday

February 14, 2012 Our Communities Leave a Comment
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Woodbridge, Va. — Virginia’s Burn Law goes into effect Wednesday placing restrictions on where and when residents can burn open air fires.

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Florist Places Ring in Bouquet for Valentine’s Day

February 14, 2012 Our Communities Leave a Comment
Janet Dwyer, a floral designer at Achara Florist in Aquia Park in Stafford, was excited about a very special request she received from a customer. The customer brought in a diamond ring that he wanted hidden in a bouquet of flowers and delivered to his sweetheart. (Photo: Mary Davidson/PotomacLocal.com)

Stafford, Va. — At the request of a customer, florist Janey Dwayer in Stafford placed a diamond ring in a bouquet of flowers for Valentine’s Day.

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Police and Crime News

Paintball Gun Prompts Missile at Vehicle Charge

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North Stafford, Va. — A woman said a pickup driver pulled a gun on her and now two men face charges.

3 Nabbed in Target Store Larceny

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North Stafford, Va. — Authorities in Stafford County say they have three people in custody who have previously eluded sheriff’s deputies and security officers at big box retail stores.

Stafford Business Burglarized

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Stafford County, Va. — Stafford sheriff’s deputies said $60,000 in appliances is missing from a business on U.S. 1.

The Latest Traffic and Transit News

Fare Increase Public Hearings Announced

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Stafford, Va. — Virginia Railway Express will hold a series of public hearings to discuss a proposed three-percent fare increase that could take effect in July.

More Highway Signs Coming Down

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Woodbridge, Va. — Another highway sign at Prince William Parkway in Woodbridge is coming down tonight.

Snowfall Has Road Crews Ready

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Fredericksburg, Va. — Transportation officials in the Fredericksburg area report snow is falling on roads there.

Happenings in Our Communities

High School Play Focuses on Bullying

Mountain View High School in Stafford.

“Blow by Blow: An Original Morality Play” was conceived and devised and written by the director and cast. It deals with bullying.

Poll: Shackle Birthing Inmates?

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Should jails be able to shackle female inmates while they give birth?

Around Town

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Prince William County Supervisors get behind a higher tax rate, there’s more people flying the friendly skies from area airports, and Virginia’s Governor is backing down from his position of requiring women to have an ultrasound before getting an abortion, in this morning’s Around Town.