By KJ MUSHUNG
Governor Bob McDonnell and the Board of Education announced in a press release that 151 schools and one school division earned 2013 Virginia Index of Performance awards for advanced learning and achievement. The VIP incentive program recognizes schools and divisions that exceed minimum state and federal accountability standards and achieve excellence goals established by the governor and the board.
FAIRFAX COUNTY, Va. — Headed to Tysons Corner during the week?
Fairfax Connector has some new express transportation options for you, but you’ll have to plan to catch the bus in areas of southeast Fairfax like Lorton and Springfield.
Dear Mega Mike,
I slug to work and ride in carpools. Will everyone in my carpool need an EZ Pass, or is the just the driver who needs one? How will they work?
Slug Tales
WOODBRIDGE, Va. — It’s early in the campaign season but already things are heating up in Virginia’s 2nd House District after some irregularities were found on a campaign website.
Democrat Michael Futrell is challenging Republican Mark Dudenhefer for the 2nd District seat, which spans portions of Stafford and eastern Prince William counties. But when similar text from Virginia House Minority Leader David Tuscano’s website appeared on Futrell’s on Tuesday, red flags went up.
STAFFORD, Va. — Detectives in Stafford County placed charges on a Chicago man tied to a rape reported more than 10 years ago.
On Nov. 12, 2000, Stafford deputies were called to the Garrison Woods neighborhood off Onville Road in North Stafford for a report of a woman who was raped at gunpoint. Authorities shortly thereafter launched an investigation into the crime but were unable to bring charges, said Stafford sheriff’s spokesman Bill Kennedy.
From Unedited Police Reports
Domestic Assault & Battery | Hit & Run | Felony Eluding – On March 10th at 10:20PM, police responded to the 7400 block of Fenwood Ct in Manassas (20109) for a domestic. The victim, a 38 year old woman of Manassas, reported to police that she and the accused, a known acquaintance, were involved in a verbal altercation which escalated.
2 p.m. Wednesday
Fire officials said a blaze that engulfed the basement of a home on Stephens Street in the Independent Hill area of Prince William County did $50,000 in damage.
WOODBRIDGE, Va. — Firefighters from across the region came together on Friday for a good cause, and to get a haircut.
The 8th Annual St. Baldrick’s Event to fund research for cures to childhood cancer was held in Wooodbridge. Nearly 70 people had their head shaved during the event and more than $30,000 was raised for charity.
