For many, Sunday is a day of rest — unless you’re a poll worker.
Stafford supervisors balk again on downzoning
Stafford supervisors have once again deferred downzoning about 90,000 acres of rural county land in an effort to help curb sprawl in the county.
Prince William declares Crossing Guard Appreciation Day
The 94 Prince William crossing guards play a major role in keeping children safe throughout the school year.
Virginia Democrats silence questions about state’s election integrity
A 7 a.m. subcommittee discussion on the finer points of election administration isn’t normally the type of Virginia General Assembly meeting that leads to anger and hurt feelings.
Dumfries approves plan to remake Main Street into urban village
If the Dumfries leaders have their way, the town in just outside Quantico Marine Corps Base will look very different in the coming years.
Dumfries council pushes Town Manager for greater financial transparency
A Dumfries Town Councilwoman is calling for greater transparency when it comes to how public funds are spent.
Prince William schools team with Novant/UVA Medical Center to offer coronavirus shots
Prince William County Public Schools (PWCS) has been working to secure vaccinations for School Division staff through the Prince William Health District, INOVA, and Novant UVA Health System.
Stripped of committee assignment, Delegate Cole pushes for voter ID
Delegate Mark Cole (R-Spotsylvania, Stafford) was recently removed from the House Privileges and Elections Committee in Richmond after signing his name a letter that cast doubt on the results of the Presidential Election on November 3.
Franklin to lead OmniRide Commission for second year
Margaret Franklin, who is elected to represent the Woodbridge District on the Prince William Board of County Supervisors, will again this year lead the OmniRide Board of Commissioners.
Updated bridge closure info for Biden inauguration
We now have updated information on several bridge closures that will go into effect at 6 a.m. Tuesday, January 19.
Legislation to abolish death penalty advances in Virginia Senate
Legislation to abolish the death penalty in Virginia cleared its first legislative hurdle Monday, passing out of the Senate Judiciary Committee on 10-4 vote, with nine Democrats and one Republican supporting the measure.
‘I’m just trying to get on TV:’ Gun rally draws fringe groups, lots of media to Richmond
As each new armed group arrived in downtown Richmond Monday, they were greeted by a swarm of cameras and interviewers asking why they had come out to stand near the Capitol with their guns.
Decision on semi-rural rezoning could clear way for 99 homes
Supervisors on Tuesday night will have the final say on a project nearly 10 years in the making.
Officials break ground for Stafford airport runway extension, hope to double number of aircraft
During a closed-to-the-public ceremony sparked by the coronavirus pandemic, the Stafford County Regional Airport today broke ground on a project to extend its existing runway.
Guns pulled during two separate parking lot incidents in Prince William
An argument in the parking lot of Potomac Mills mall led to two men being shot with a BB gun.
Dumfries outlines plans to transform into modern village
Dumfries Mayor Derrick Wood has long said he wants Dumfries to become a destination rather than a pass-through town.
Boy, 13, struck twice, killed while crossing Route 15 near Haymarket
A 13-year-old boy was killed after he was twice struck Sunday night by two oncoming cars.
Stafford closes offices for Martin Luther King, Jr., Day
In observance of Martin Luther King, Jr., Day, Stafford offices, departments, facilities, and courts will be closed on Monday, January 18, 2021. The Rappahannock Area Health District will be closed as well.
Bridges to DC closed ahead of Biden inauguration
You won’t be able to drive into Washington D.C. from Virginia starting tomorrow at 6 a.m., ahead of the inauguration of Joe Biden.
Newly opened IdeaSpace in Fredericksburg may be the future of libraries
The Central Rappahannock Regional Library System recently opened a satellite branch at 1616 Princess Anne Street in Fredericksburg called IdeaSpace, and it is far beyond a place to keep a few extra books.
Bristow woman killed after vehicle strikes utility pole
A woman from Bristow has died after a crash on Prince William Parkway.