Republican Congressman J. “Rob” Wittman (incumbent) has been at the forefront of the local races, participating in debates and forums like the one in October at University of Mary Washington. Not afraid to tackle controversial questions, he does face competition by Vangie A. Williams (D) who has made a name and following of her own.
Locally, there are at least three congressional races in Prince William, Stafford, and Manassas:
Incumbent Sen. Timothy M. Kaine (D) has not been afraid to voice his opinion on controversy, most recently in his push to gain federal protection for school drinking water. According to a September press release, Kaine held “double-digit leads over Republican nominee Corey Stewart (R) among both registered and likely voters.”
That could change, however, come November 6.
Rep. Gerald Edward Connolly, Democratic incumbent, faces a three-way race November 6. He’ll be up against Republican Jeff A. Dove Jr. and Libertarian Stevan M. Porter.
Locally, there are at least three congressional races in Prince William, Stafford, and Manassas:
DUMFRIES – (Press Release) The Prince William Humane Society received a $5000 grant from Maddie’s Fund, a national family foundation established by Dave and Cheryl Duffield to revolutionize the status and well-being of companion animals, and their Innovation Grants program. Fur-ever Together is a unique program whose purpose is to save more lives by […]
STAFFORD – (Press Release) On Friday, November 9, 2018, several SCPS elementary schools will host Veterans Day ceremonies.
Widewater Elementary is hosting their first Veterans Day flag ceremony on the front lawn at 9:30 a.m. Past and present service members will dress in uniform. Students and families are encouraged to wear red, white, and blue in show of support. The Widewater PTO is selling flags to wave during the ceremony for $1.00 each. Widewater Elementary School is located at 101 Den Rich Road, Stafford, VA 22554.
November is National Diabetes Month. Every day, millions of Americans are living with this disease which has reached epidemic proportions.
At Sentara Northern Virginia Medical Center we have a host of services, along with Certified Diabetes Educators and Dietitians who can help you better manage your condition.
STAFFORD — (Press Release) Virginia State Police Master Trooper R. Pinkard Jr. is investigating a fatal pedestrian crash in Stafford County. The crash occurred Oct. 31, 2018, at 5:10 a.m. in the 2700 block of Jefferson Davis Highway/Route 1.
PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY – (Press Release) On Sunday, October 8th, in the Black Box Theatre at the Woodbridge NVCC Campus, Natalie Potell, a Manassas resident, and Fairfax County Firefighter, was crowned the Prince William County Poet Laureate 2018-2020. The two year term was previously filled by Kathy Smaltz of Nokesville. Candidates included Bennie Herron, Chalet […]
STAFFORD COUNTY – (Press Release) Stafford’s new state-of-the-art animal shelter opened almost five months ago. The spacious shelter gives animals more room to move around both inside and outside, resulting in less stressed, more relaxed animals, and more room for potential adopters to interact with the animal. Adoption rates have risen and the new facility, […]
