FREDERICKSBURG, Va. — The first black man to serve on Stafford County’s Board of Supervisors was on hand to celebrate the second inauguration of this nation’s first black president.
At an election gala held by the Stafford County Branch of the NAACP on Saturday in Fredericksburg, Bob Woodson joined his Democratic Party supporters at a black tie dinner for President Barack Obama.
Photos By KJ MUSHUNG
WASHINGTON, D.C. — One of the first events to kick off inaugural weekend in Washington was the 2013 Kids Ball, which served as a chance for President Obama, First Lady Michelle Obama, and their two daughters, Malia and Sasha.
STAFFORD COUNTY, Va. — A fire ripped through a home in Stafford County’s Hartwood area about 7 a.m. Sunday.
Fire and rescue crews were called to 46 Tom Jenkins Lane where they found a one-story home with a basement ablaze. Fire and rescue crews made sure all of the occupants made it safely out of the house, and then they mounted a defensive attack on the burning structure in an attempt to douse the blaze and protect an adjacent house, stated a press release from Stafford County Fire and Rescue spokesman Mark Doyle.
By JEFF IRWIN
Prince William Conservation Alliance
As reported in a previous article, the history of the Merrimac Farm Wildlife Management Area in southeastern Prince William County is being revealed through the collaborative efforts of volunteers. This search for the past began with the investigation and improvement of a forgotten little cemetery in the woods.
“No, no, stay!” I call out, then hold my breath as the dog dashes across the dark street, just in front of the oncoming car. The driver sees him, though, and brakes, and the dog makes it, much to my relief. And now, here he comes. Straight toward me.
OPINION
While most folks are generally worried about the weather this time of year, the real storm usually occurs in the McCoart Administration Building. I’m referring to the annual budget process for Prince William County. This is the battle of wills between the fiscal conservatives, the liberal right, and the center-leaning members of the county’s Board of Supervisors over just how little or much of our money they plan to take to run Prince William County during Fiscal Year 2014 starting July 1.
Update Monday
The driver involved in a crash on Dale Boulevard has died from injuries stemming from a broken neck, according to information obtained by Potomac Local News.
MANASSAS, Va. — The Center for the Arts, Caton Merchant Family Gallery will exhibit the works of regional artist Rayhart, February 6 through March 16. A closing meet-the-artist reception will be held from 1 to 3 p.m.
Ray Hart, the artist who became “Rayhart”, says painting for him is “nothing short of the abandonment of reality.” He began painting professionally in 1997, nurturing his calling as an artist and poet, with college basketball scholarship days and a sociology degree becoming history in his now wizened journey.
Chairman At-Large Milt Johns of the Prince William County School Board took a position on continuing contracts for Virginia educators, and asked the other School Board members to do the same before they speak with Virginia legislators next week.
WOODBRIDGE, Va. — Police activity is slowing traffic along Interstate 95 in Woodbridge at milepost 158, at Prince William Parkway.
Police say they received a call about a man who ran across the northbound side of the highway and then into a nearby wooded area, Virginia State Police spokeswoman Corinne Geller said. There is no crash and no injuries have been reported, she added.
