Advance Morning News
It's Friday, January 3, 2025. Today's edition features the Stafford County 2025 Election Guide, and a look at the Top Five best-selling vehicles in the U.S. last year. Hint - nary a "car" made the cut
Stafford County Elections 2025
By Martin Davis
Four seats are up on both the Board of Supervisors and the School Board. The odds that either body will undergo a major ideological shift in this election is moderate. Elections in Stafford County this coming November may become contentious. Much depends on how citizens respond to past, current, and future issues.
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EYE ON AUTOS: The Five Best-sellers of 2024
By Martin Davis
The names won't surprise; the models may well. As the autos' market continues to bounce back for the COVID sales slump, the best-selling vehicles remain long-time favorites.
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