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Spotsylvania County Public Schools Closed Monday, January 6, 2025

By Uriah Kiser

Spotsylvania County Public Schools (SCPS) has announced the closure of all schools and offices for tomorrow, Monday, January 6, 2025. The decision, which affects over 23,000 students and 31 schools across the county, was shared on X, the platform formerly known as Twitter.

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Fredericksburg City Public Schools Cancels Classes Due to Winter Storm

By Uriah Kiser

Fredericksburg City Public Schools (FCPS) has announced that all schools will be closed on Monday, January 6, due to the impending winter storm expected to bring heavy snowfall and hazardous conditions to the area. The announcement was made on the school division’s official account on X, formerly Twitter.

“Fredericksburg City Public Schools will extend winter break by one day. This means all buildings will be closed on Monday, January 6. Tuesday, January 7, will be a staff workday. Students will report to school on Wednesday, January 8,” the statement read.

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University of Mary Washington Closed for January 6 Due to Winter Storm

By Uriah Kiser
University of Mary Washington [Photo: Univesity of Mary Washington Facebook page]

Regular classes will begin on Monday, January 13. In an earlier version of this post, we incorrectly reported that classes would be canceled on Monday, January 6.

The Sunday, January 5, 2024 message stated:

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King George County Schools Cancel Classes for January 6 Due to Weather

By Uriah Kiser

King George County Public Schools announced that all schools in the division will be closed on Monday, January 6, 2025, in anticipation of inclement weather. The announcement was made via X, formerly known as Twitter, citing concerns for the safety of students and staff.

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Stafford County Public Schools Cancels Classes for Monday, January 6, Due to Winter Weather

By Uriah Kiser

Stafford County Public Schools (SCPS) has announced the closure of all schools and buildings for Monday, January 6, 2025, due to the forecast of snow and ice overnight. This decision also extends to canceling all activities and events scheduled for Monday.

SCPS, one of Virginia’s largest school divisions, serves approximately 31,000 students across 33 schools, including elementary, middle, and high schools. The division emphasized that safety remains the top priority, urging residents to stay off the roads if possible.

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Quantico Tightens Security Following Recent Terror Attacks

By Uriah Kiser

In the wake of recent terror attacks in New Orleans and Las Vegas, the Commander of U.S. Northern Command has directed all military installations to implement heightened security measures immediately, according to officials at Quantico Marine Corps Base. 

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Chief LaBelle on Winter Storm: ‘Stay Off the Roads, Stay Safe’

By Uriah Kiser
Prince William County Fire Chief Thomas LaBelle

As Northern Virginia braces for one of the most significant winter storms in years, Prince William County Fire Chief Thomas LaBelle urges residents to take safety precautions and avoid unnecessary risks.

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Manassas Residents Advised to Limit On-Street Parking Ahead of Snowstorm

By Uriah Kiser
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Manassas residents are bracing for the first measurable snowfall in quite some time, and the city has announced preparations to keep roads safe and clear.

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Winter Storm Warning Update: Significant Snowfall Coming to the Region

By Uriah Kiser

Residents across the area are preparing for a major winter storm that is expected to bring significant snowfall beginning this evening and continuing into Tuesday. The National Weather Service has upgraded Winter Storm Watches to Warnings, signaling potential snow accumulations of 5 inches or more in many areas.

Current Conditions

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