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“White Christmas” Opens Today at Riverside Center for the Performing Arts

By Uriah Kiser

The holiday season has arrived early at Riverside Center for the Performing Arts, where Irving Berlin’s White Christmas opens today!

This beloved holiday musical follows veterans Bob Wallace and Phil Davis, a successful song-and-dance duo after World War II. When they meet a pair of talented singing sisters, Betty and Judy Haynes, romance and comedy ensue as the group travels to Vermont to perform a Christmas show. The twist? The inn hosting their holiday spectacular is owned by the men’s former army commander.

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Free Tickets Available for U.S. Army Band ‘Pershing’s Own’ Veterans Day Concert at Hylton Center

By Uriah Kiser

“Join us for an afternoon of music and meaningful moments as we give a thunderous ‘thank you’ to our nation’s heroes,” The U.S. Army Band “Pershing’s Own” announced. “We’re shining the spotlight on the loyalty, duty, respect, selfless service, honor, integrity, and personal courage of our Veterans.”

The U.S. Army Band is partnering with George Mason University’s Veterans and the Arts Initiative to present A Salute to Veterans!—a free concert honoring those who have served in the U.S. Armed Forces. The performance will be held at the Hylton Performing Arts Center, and tickets are available at no cost through the Hylton Center Ticket Office.

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Manassas

Osbourn High Students to Appear on ‘It’s Academic’ Television Quiz Show

By Uriah Kiser

“Osbourn High School’s ‘It’s Academic’ team — made up of students Victoria, Gabrielle, and Marshall — proudly represented MCPS during the show’s 65th season taping on October 25,” Manassas City Public Schools announced. “Special thanks to the team’s coaches, Mrs. Bond, Mr. Iqbal, and Ms. Hagood, as well as Chair Seaberg, Vice-Chair Spall, Ms. Tania, and Mrs. Cook for their support in making this experience possible.”

“We can’t wait to cheer them on when their episode airs January 10 — stay tuned!” the division added.

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Prince William

Ribbon Cutting Set for Rollins Ford Park Pump Track in Nokesville

By Uriah Kiser
[Photo: Prince Willam County Government]

“Join us in celebrating the opening of our new pump track,” Prince William County Parks, Recreation & Tourism announced. “Drinks and donuts for early birds! See you out there.”

Brentsville District Supervisor Tom Gordy previously said the long-discussed project “is going to provide a completely different type of recreational activity for the Brentsville District specifically, but for Prince William as a whole.”

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Prince William

Prince William County Appoints Leslie B. Weldon as New Director of Finance

By Uriah Kiser
Weldon

“Leslie’s proven record of financial leadership and her ability to strengthen complex organizations make her an exceptional addition to our executive team,” Prince William County announced. “Her experience guiding large-scale fiscal operations and commitment to collaboration will help us continue building a financially strong, transparent and forward-looking government.”

“I am excited to start this new path in my career journey by serving the people of Prince William County,” said Weldon. “This position balances my skillset with an opportunity for professional development, and I am grateful to the Board of County Supervisors and the County Executive for their support. I can’t wait to get started.”

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Spotsylvania

Virginia State Police Investigating Double Fatal Crash on I-95 in Spotsylvania County

By Uriah Kiser

“The Virginia State Police is investigating a double fatal crash that occurred this morning at approximately 1:06 a.m. on Interstate 95 southbound near the 126-mile marker in Spotsylvania County,” Virginia State Police announced. “A 2013 Dodge Ram pulling a utility trailer went off of the right side of the interstate, where it struck a stopped tractor trailer. The impact caused the Ram to catch fire.”

“The two occupants of the Ram died at the scene. The driver of the tractor trailer was not injured,” the agency stated.

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Stafford

Carroll Unseats Milde in 64th District; Democrats Extend Gains in Stafford County

By Uriah Kiser

Democrat Stacey A. Carroll has defeated incumbent Republican Paul V. Milde III in the race for the Virginia House of Delegates 64th District, flipping a seat that just two years ago leaned solidly Republican.

Carroll won 52.77 % (18,833 votes) to Milde’s 47.09 % (16,806 votes). Write-in candidates received 0.14 % (51 votes), according to unofficial results from the Virginia Department of Elections.

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Yeung Holds Off Randall in Garrisonville; Democrats, New Faces Join Stafford Board of Supervisors

By Uriah Kiser

Stafford County voters ushered in a mix of familiar and new leadership Tuesday, re-electing Pam Yeung to the Garrisonville District seat on the Board of Supervisors while adding new Democratic and independent voices to the seven-member body.

The biggest story of the night came in Garrisonville, where Yeung fended off another challenge from Bart Randall, who ran as an independent. Yeung captured 57.50 percent of the vote (5,108 votes) to Randall’s 42.01 percent (3,732 votes), with write-ins at 0.48 percent (43 votes).

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Manassas

Manassas Voters Stick With Familiar Faces in 2025 Election

By Uriah Kiser
Maldonado

Voters in the City of Manassas reaffirmed their support for experienced leadership Tuesday, reelecting incumbents to key fiscal offices and returning their sitting delegate to the Virginia House of Delegates.

Despite minor changes and one withdrawn candidate, the results across city and state races pointed to a theme of continuity: familiar names staying in familiar roles.

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