STAFFORD -- Stafford County was founded in 1664. It is rich with the history of the Patawomeck tribe, revolutionary figures, civil war battles, and much more. However, despite a deep historical background, Stafford County does not have a museum.
In a document county officials refer as a 2040 Vision and Strategic Plan, the Board of Supervisors has expressed the desire to start planning and building a Stafford County Museum and Cultural Center.
One of the goals of the museum is to focus on younger generations to introduce them to a love for history.
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DUMFRIES -- Dumfries has a new look.
On Nov. 20 the town council held its first meeting in the new building in which they finalized the design of a new town logo.
During the council retreat earlier this year, and in other council meetings, the council discussed and decided there needed to be a new logo, according to Mayor Derrick Wood.
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OCCOQUAN -- A loud noise is expected to rattle residents along the Occoquan River.
Fairfax Water will test the Occoquan Dam Siren from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 14. Residents, they say, shouldn't be concerned.
These sirens are in place as a safety measure in case the dam ever fails or is severely damaged. Tests of the siren system have been conducted regularly since it was first installed in 2012; however, unlike the upcoming Nov. 14 test, residents couldn’t hear these tests.
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PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY -- Assistant housekeeper Debra Haley has worked at the Hampton Inn on Williamson Boulevard near Manassas for 25 years.
“I’ve been here for 25 years, and I’m 62,” Haley said. “I’m going to try to stay here for four more years so that I can retire.”
As an assistant housekeeper, she ensures that the rooms are clean for the guests. There are several things she looks for to make sure the rooms are clean.
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FREDERICKSBURG -- At the Vangie Williams campaign watch party in Jay’s Downtown Sports Lounge in Downtown Fredericksburg, tensions ran high as supporters, staff, and volunteers awaited the verdict of the first district congressional election.
“This is more exciting than all six of my daughters and marrying my husband, so that says a lot,” said Williams, a Democrat. “At least when you’re having a baby, you know what you’re going to get.”
Williams was a first-time politician running against 11-year incumbent Republican Rob Wittman. In the end, Wittman won the election with 55.22 percent of the votes.
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FREDERICKSBURG -- People of all political views gathered at the University of Mary Washington for the First Congressional District Debate on Monday between Republican incumbent Rob Wittman and Democratic candidate Vangie Williams.
“It’s my civil duty to listen to what people have to say,” university student Darcy Spicer said. “I need to make sure I know who I am voting for. Even though I may lean in a partisan direction, I’m not just going to vote blindly.”
