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Prince William Supervisors consider changes to public comment procedures

By Uriah Kiser

To streamline public engagement and avoid lengthy meetings, the Prince William County Board of Supervisors is set to review its policy on public comment during a two-day meeting at the Old Hickory Golf Club on Monday, January 29, and Tuesday, January 30.

Supervisor Victor Angry spearheads the proposed changes, aiming to reduce individual public comment time from three to two minutes per person. His proposal also seeks to cap the total time allocated for public comments at three hours, encompassing in-person and comments made via online video.

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Health notes: Play4Kay Pink Game, new imaging center opens, RAHD honored

By Uriah Kiser
Photo: Cancer survivors at the 2023 Play4Kay Pink Game at GMU.

Sentara sponsors Play4Kay Pink Game

Sentara Northern Virginia Medical Center (SNVMC) is set to sponsor the George Mason University women’s basketball Play4Kay Pink Game for the fifth consecutive year. The event, part of the #Play4Kay initiative by the Kay Yow Cancer Fund, aims to combat cancers affecting women. The GMU women’s basketball team will face Saint Joseph’s University at EagleBank Arena on Thursday, February 8, with tip-off at 7:00 p.m. Sponsored by Sentara, the game includes activities to raise awareness and celebrate female cancer survivors.

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Stafford County mourns former Board of Supervisors member Elmer Cassius “Bill” Williams

By Uriah Kiser

Stafford County is grieving the passing of Elmer Cassius “Bill” Williams, a dedicated public servant who left an indelible mark on the community. Williams, who served as the Aquia District representative on the Board of Supervisors from 1990 to 1993, passed away recently, leaving behind a legacy of commitment and service.

Williams was not only an esteemed member of the Board but was elected Vice Chairman by his fellow Board members in 1992 and 1993. Prior to his role on the Board of Supervisors, he dedicated 18 years of service to the Stafford County Planning Commission. His family’s roots in Stafford County date back to 1859, and they have a storied history of contributing to local governance.

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Features

McDade named Region IV Schools Superintendent of the Year

By Uriah Kiser

Prince William County Public Schools Superintendent Dr. LaTanya D. McDade has earned the title of Region IV Superintendent of the Year. The district covers school divisions in Northern Virginia: Prince William, Stafford, Fairfax, Loudoun, Fauquier, and west to Orange.

Region IV Chair Dr. Shannon Grimsley, Superintendent of Rappahannock County Public Schools, admired Dr. McDade’s inspirational leadership and commented on her unanimous nomination. “This award is a testament to Dr. LaTanya McDade’s exemplary leadership and unwavering commitment to excellence. She is an inspirational leader very much admired by her colleagues, and she will represent Region IV well in the running for Superintendent of the Year of the state of Virginia.”

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Single-vehicle crash claims life in Lake Ridge

By Uriah Kiser

The incident unfolded when the driver of a 2013 Nissan Juke lost control of the vehicle, causing it to leave the roadway and roll onto its roof.

Upon arrival at the scene, Good Samaritans acted swiftly, extracting the driver and providing first aid until fire and rescue personnel arrived. Despite the prompt response, the driver, identified as 39-year-old Demetria Yvette Lee of Woodbridge, succumbed to injuries sustained in the collision on January 24.

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‘Oh, What a Night’ it’ll be when you go and see the boys from New Jersey

By Uriah Kiser

Hey everyone, Uriah Kiser here to share my thoughts for your Thursday.

Locals Only: Don’t miss our Locals Only exclusive interview with the Prince William County Department of Transportation about how it’s working to transform the county’s parkway. The article focuses on the road between the new Brentsville Road interchange and Interstate 66, removing two traffic signals, introducing a continuous shared-use path, and creating unique driving directions for the new interchange.

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Parks and Rec, community development annual reports: Bike lanes expansion, increased park use, data centers highlighted

By Uriah Kiser

During the Manassas City Council meeting on Monday, January 22, 2024, representatives from the Manassas City Government provided annual updates, looking back on 2023, on the Department of Community Development and Parks, Culture, and Recreation’s achievements and plans.

Matt Arcieri and Kisha Wilson-Sugunro presented key highlights from their respective departments’ annual reports.

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Did President Biden’s statement that Terry McAuliffe is the ‘real governor’ help or hinder his campaign in Virginia?

By Uriah Kiser
President Joseph R. Biden [Photo: Whitehouse.gov]

As he took the stage, Biden greeted the crowd by saying, “Hello, Virginia, and the real governor, Terry McAuliffe.” McAuliffe lost the governor’s race to Glenn Youngkin by two points in 2021.

Virginia Republican Party Chairman Richard Anderson criticized Biden’s presence, stating, “Today, Joe Biden embarrassed himself and the nation by appearing in Manassas.” Anderson underscored Governor Glenn Youngkin’s triumph in the 2021 gubernatorial election and expressed confidence in the governor’s increasing popularity.

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Regional library (CRRL) deactivates X (formerly Twitter) account due to low engagement

By Uriah Kiser
The Central Rappahannock Regional Library Fredericksburg Branch at 1201 Caroline Street.

In a move to streamline its social media presence, Central Rappahannock Regional Library (CRRL) announced the deactivation of its X (formerly Twitter) account. The decision was made in response to low user engagement on the platform. Sean Bonney, a spokesman for the library, provided insight into the decision, stating, “CRRL focuses on connecting with users in our service region, and unfortunately, the X account did not generate the desired level of engagement.”

According to Bonney, CRRL, which serves the City of Fredericksburg and the counties of Stafford, Spotsylvania, and Westmoreland, commits to reaching its community through various channels. While the X account has been deactivated, the library assured that its events, services, and news will continue to be actively promoted on CRRL’s other social media accounts. There are no plans to add or remove any additional accounts, including Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, or Flickr.

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