Advance Morning News
It's Tuesday, February 18, 2025. This morning, a new data center proposal in Stafford County, immigrants in Orange County fearful for future, and do you know this cat?
BLACK HISTORY MONTH QUOTE
“I feel that the recent ruling of the United States Army and Navy regarding the refusal of colored blood donors is an indefensible one from any point of view. As you know, there is no scientific basis for the separation of the bloods of different races except on the basis of the individual blood types or groups.”
— Dr. Charles Drew, in One Blood: The Death and Resurrection of Charles R. Drew
Data Center Proposed in Historic Area of South Stafford
By Adele Uphaus
Stafford County has received an application for a rezoning and conditional use permit to construct a data center along Olde Forge Drive between U.S. 17 and the Rappahannock River.
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EXECUTIVE ORDERS PROJECT: IMMIGRATION - Possibility of ICE Deportation Frightens Immigrant Families
By Hilary Holladay
Although the threat of U.S. Immigration and Customs and Enforcement (ICE) officers grabbing people off the street or out of their homes may seem far removed from Orange County, there are undocumented residents in our community living in fear that ICE will soon come for them.
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Is This Your Cat?
This pregnant, domestic long-haired cat with fur resembling smoke was found on Shirley’s Hill Road. If this cat belongs to you, please send an email to the individual currently caring for her.
Note: Always arrange first personal meetings in a public place.
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