News

Running low on office space, the Stafford County Board of Supervisors approved a contract with an architectural firm to study improving its existing workspace for county employees.

Dewberry Architects Inc., a Maryland-based firm, will conduct a space needs study of the offices inside the county’s general government building at 1300 Courthouse Road. The county’s staff, now 1,219 employees strong, continues to grow, challenging departments to find office space within government buildings.


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A majority of Prince William County leaders voted against adding qualified immunity to its set of legislative priorities for 2022.

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Neighborhood Notes

State transpiration officials want to ease the driver for Thanksgiving travelers next week, by suspending lane closures on highways throughout the commonwealth.

The Virginia Department of Transportation will suspend many highway work zones and lift most lane closures on interstates and other major roads in Virginia from noon on Wednesday, Nov. 24, until noon on Monday, Nov. 29.


Obituaries

James W. Scott (Jim), 68, of Woodbridge, VA made his transition on November 10, 2021 at Inova Fairfax Hospital with his family and friends by his side, after a long battle with illness. Jim was born and raised in Philadelphia, PA. He attended American University in Washington, DC, where he obtained a bachelor degree in computer science.  Jim worked as a software engineer for 35 years at various software companies in the DMV, but spent most of his career with Northrop Grumman. Jim retired in 2013, he spent his time playing sports, watching TV, and traveling.   He met his dear wife, Tracy, in Tokyo, Japan where they fell in love.  They started a family shortly afterwards in Alexandria, VA.

Jim was a devoted husband, father and grandfather.  He was a diehard Philadelphia Eagles fan, who also enjoyed various sports including playing tennis and basketball.  He loved playing spades and other board games. Jim’s love for his family and friends was constant.  He organized cookouts, trips to jazz festivals, football draft nights, loved sports cars, mentored friends and family. He was a steady loyal friend and a beloved “community husband.”