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September is chalking up to be a busy month around Prince William County with several events and activities scheduled; the Board of County Supervisors is back this month, too, and their first meeting is Sept. 3.
Take a look at some highlighted events.
Welcome (or welcome back) to a new Potomac Local News series, “Meet the Principal.” With nearly two dozen new principals in Prince William County this school year, it’s important to get to know the folks in their new roles. Potomac Local has asked each principal the same questions in bold, and their respective answers will be found below.
Today, get to know Kisha Trammell, Ed.D., the new principal of Gravely Elementary in Haymarket. She’s taught kindergarten at Gravely, and has served as the assistant principal at the school for the last six years.
A Prince William County man gifted his son his Virginia Lottery Cash4Life winnings, which totaled $1 million.
Aaron Andrews, the recipient, received the gift from his father. He was married in April and since then, he and his wife have been living in his father’s basement in the county. Andrews’ father is an avid lottery player and bought a Cash4Life ticket.
Welcome (or welcome back) to a new Potomac Local News series, “Meet the Principal.” With nearly two dozen new principals in Prince William County this school year, it’s important to get to know the folks in their new roles. The series launched on Monday with Gainesville Middle’s, Edward Schultz and continued on Wednesday with Rockledge Elementary’s Catherine Dennis.
Potomac Local has asked each principal the same questions in bold, and their respective answers will be found below.
At the Aug. 27 regular meeting, the Manassas City School Board unanimously adopted a draft budget schedule for fiscal year 2026, which would start on July 1, 2025.
The first budget work session will take place on Oct. 1 in the Manassas City Public School’s central office and they will discuss MCPS’ capital improvement plan. The expected adoption date is to be determined, but the Board will present the budget to City Council in a joint meeting on April 2, 2025, at the Public Safety Facility (9608 Grant Ave.).
The Historic Manassas Train Depot waiting room and restrooms will be closing for renovations Thursday and open back up on Sept. 5.
The offices will be closed from Thursday through Sept 4. and staff will be working remotely. They can be reached by email or by leaving a message at 703-361-6599. Staff will return on Sept. 5 at 9 a.m.
Prince William County Police sent a release at 2:34 p.m. on Wednesday requesting public assistance in locating a 17-year-old girl in the Manassas area of the county.
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Welcome to a new Potomac Local News series, “Meet the Principal.” With nearly two dozen new principals in Prince William County this school year, it’s important to get to know the folks in their new roles. The series launched on Monday with Gainesville Middle School’s new principal, Edward Schultz.
Potomac Local has asked each principal the same questions in bold, and their respective answers will be found below.
As early voting for the fall 2024 election approaches, Potomac Local News is dedicated to informing the community about candidates vying for one of three open seats on the Manassas City Council and the mayor’s seat.
To help voters make an informed decision, we are continuing a new feature series, “One-Question Manassas City Council Candidate Survey.” This series will run throughout the campaign season, offering insights into each candidate’s stand on key issues affecting our city. Our third one, which ran on Aug. 16, focused on commercial airline services.
It feels so good to be back! pic.twitter.com/gpslX0cO9a
— PWCS (@PWCSNews) August 20, 2024
