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updated: Mon Jul 07, 2008 02:14 am

Stafford News

Local news for Stafford, VA continually updated from thousands of sources on the web.

3 hrs ago | The Free Lance-Star

I-95 wreck kills New Jersey man Fatal crashes in Stafford,...

Two of the state's traffic fatalities over the July 4th holiday period occurred along Interstate 95 in the Fredericksburg region.

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Related Topix: Fredericksburg, VA, Garrisonville, VA, Stafford County, VA

Sun Jul 06, 2008

The Free Lance-Star

Bpol Public Hearing Tonight

The Board of Supervisors will hold a public hearing this evening at 7 on the hotly debated Business Professional Occupational License tax, the first such proposed license fee in the county's history.

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Related Topix: King George, VA, Fredericksburg, VA, Spotsylvania, VA

Fri Jul 04, 2008

WFVA-AM Fredericksburg

City and Stafford officials urge river safety

Stafford and Fredericksburg officials say they hope people wisely use the Rappahannock over the 4th of July holiday.

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Related Topix: Fredericksburg, VA, Falmouth, VA

Wed Jul 02, 2008

The Free Lance-Star

Spotsylvania Sheriff'S Office Arrest Burglary Suspects

A dropped wallet led to the arrest of a man charged with burglary in Spotsylvania County.

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Related Topix: Spotsylvania County, VA, Spotsylvania, VA, Fredericksburg, VA

The Free Lance-Star

Cash-Strapped County Seeks More Revenue

Several dozen business owners urged Stafford County officials to reject a business tax last night that they said would drive up their costs and could even force some to close their doors.

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Related Topix: Stafford County, VA, Fredericksburg, VA, Garrisonville, VA, Spotsylvania, VA

The Free Lance-Star

Two New Principals Named For Stafford

Robert Freeman, who has been Widewater Elementary School's principal since 2004, has been named Ferry Farm Elementary's next principal.

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Related Topix: Stafford County, VA, Education Etc., Prince William County, VA

Tue Jul 01, 2008

The Free Lance-Star

Stafford County sheriff's officials yesterday again declined to...

Stafford County sheriff's officials yesterday again declined to discuss allegations that one of their deputies acted improperly when he shot and killed a county resident late Sunday.

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Related Topix: Stafford County, VA

WFVA-AM Fredericksburg

BB gun shooting in Fredericksburg

Fredericksburg Police are investigating a Stafford man being hit last night by a B-B. The victim was traveling southbound on Princess Anne Street with the car windows down.

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Related Topix: Fredericksburg, VA

Journal Messenger

Man pleads not guilty to involuntary manslaughter

A Stafford man pleaded not guilty in Prince William Circuit Court Tuesday morning to charges stemming from a November car accident in the Manassas area.

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Related Topix: Manassas, VA

The Free Lance-Star

Smile, Stafford: Camera To Capture Properties

A Canadian-based research firm will be surveying residential and commercial properties in Stafford County this week.

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Related Topix: Stafford County, VA

The Free Lance-Star

Fires Destroy Homes In Stafford, Spotsy

A North Stafford family came home from dinner Friday night to find smoke billowing from their house, fire officials said.

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Related Topix: Stafford County, VA, Spotsylvania County, VA, Richardsville, VA, Culpeper County, VA

The Free Lance-Star

Stafford County Students Continue Home Building Honored

Stafford High School student John Pelcharsky, 16, walked into a new Stafford County home with a sense of ownership.

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Related Topix: Stafford County, VA

Mon Jun 30, 2008

WFLS

Stafford deputy shoots man Man was threatening to kill himself.

Man was threatening to kill himself. Bill Dubensky WFLS News Date published: 6/30/2008 Four Stafford Sheriff deputies have been placed on routine administrative leave pending the investigation into the shooting ...

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Related Topix: Violent Crime

Sat Jun 28, 2008

Fredericksburg.com

Group wants to expand local cancer programs

The American Cancer Society is seeking volunteers to serve on its new Greater Fredericksburg Area Leadership Council.

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Related Topix: Fredericksburg, VA, King George, VA, Spotsylvania, VA

Thu Jun 26, 2008

GreenvilleOnline.com

Clemson's April Sinkler Earns Junior All-America Status in Two Events

CLEMSON -- Freshman standout April Sinkler earned All-America honors in two events over the weekend at the USA Junior Track & Field Championships.

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Tue Jun 24, 2008

WAVY-TV Portsmouth

Rappahannock drowning victim identified

Police have identified a Stafford County man who drowned in the Rappahannock River while swimming with family and friends.

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Related Topix: Stafford County, VA

Mon Jun 23, 2008

The State

Former teacher, minister sentenced

A former Batesburg-Leesville High School teacher and minister was sentenced Wednesday to 25 years in federal prison on charges of distributing child pornography and enticement of a minor.

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Sat Jun 21, 2008

Times Union

USS Slater to get sister ship's artifacts

Former crew members of the Navy's USS Atherton who sank a German submarine off the coast of Rhode Island during the closing hours of World War II will reunite Monday through Wednesday in Malta at the Fairfield ...

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Related Topix: Suicide, US Navy, US News

Thu Jun 19, 2008

The Free Lance-Star

Culpeper shows off new school

Dedication ceremony of Culpeper's new high school, Eastern View. Order a copy of this video on DVD Order a high-quality version of this video on DVD! DVDs will have the same content as this video, as it appears ...

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Related Topix: Culpeper, VA

Tue Jun 17, 2008

Fredericksburg.com

Take plunge this summer

Time for your kids to sleep until noon, lounge in front of the TV or computer the rest of the day and generally be lazy bums, right? Of course not! Well, at least not every day.

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Related Topix: Stafford County, VA, Fredericksburg, VA, Harry Potter, Books, Family, Kids

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