“The school division has been attempting creative ways to re-litigate this matter ever since the arbitrator’s decision issued, because the basis for vacating arbitration awards is narrow,” Hansford’s attorney Toby Latham told InsideNoVa. “Neither the audit nor Ms. McCarthy’s declaration support this wild accusation… It desperately wants a do over.”
“The school system argued in its filing that vacating the final award in this case is warranted because the award was procured through fraud or other undue means, namely, Ms. Hansford’s false testimony at the hearing,” Prince William County Public Schools reported in its court filing.
“Yes, the data centers we have now are generating revenue. The question is to what end? And the question is, how many more do we really need?” Prince William Times reported. “This has divided our community. There are people who were best friends and now, they don’t even talk to each other anymore.”
“This has divided our community,” Four Seasons resident Carol Rediger told the Times. “Money speaks loudly. And a lot of supervisors have taken donations.”
Join us for a delightful Sunday afternoon at the BlackRock Center for the Arts as Cruise Planners Beth & Rod present a special travel-inspired matinee featuring the beloved film Under the Tuscan Sun.
Date & Time: Sunday, May 31 | 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM
In other cases, a strong-arm robbery at a Woodbridge vape shop and multiple impaired driving arrests in Stafford County also drew police response. No serious injuries were reported in the crashes or robbery.
This daily roundup compiles the most notable incidents from available law enforcement reports.
Spotsylvania Towne Centre has added a new restaurant. Elephant Nest Thai and Sushi Bar opened May 4 in The Village Towne Centre next to X-Golf.
The Square Vendor Marketplace will open in June near the interior entrance to Macy’s. The 2,600-square-foot space will feature vendors that sell jewelry, fashion, accessories, art, beauty products, home decor, and other items. It will be the third Virginia location for the marketplace.
Host Uriah Kiser covers the latest local news, including the upcoming Buc-ee’s in Stafford County, ongoing power problems in Manassas, the stalled Garrison Project on Route 610, Memorial Day weekend plans, and more. Special guest Rita Witte of Always Flavored joins the show to talk about Caroline Street in Fredericksburg, local events, and the growth of her gourmet hot sauces and seasonings.
The Dumfries Town Council unanimously approved a conditional use permit on May 19, 2026, clearing the way for electric vehicle-only auto sales at 17880 Fraley Blvd. in the B-1 General Business District.
The 1.89-acre property, which includes a 9,920-square-foot building, meets all zoning requirements for the proposed use. Reginald Tabor, Director of Planning, Community and Economic Development, confirmed during the public hearing that the site satisfies the minimum lot size of 1.5 acres, features a structure suitable for a showroom, includes paved areas for marked parking spaces, and can accommodate enclosed maintenance and service operations. All vehicles sold must be electric, with full compliance required before issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy.
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Stafford County residents can review plans and submit comments on a proposed widening of Leeland Road through Saturday, June 6.
Public Input Due on Stafford Road Project
Residents and businesses in the City of Manassas are facing yet another significant power outage on Wednesday, May 20, 2026, marking the latest in a series of disruptions that have frustrated the community in recent weeks.
The outage forced the closure of the Prince William County Judicial Center at 9311 Lee Avenue for the remainder of the day. The facility, which serves Prince William County, the City of Manassas, and Manassas Park, is scheduled to reopen during regular business hours on Thursday, May 21.