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Banning license plates, capping tolls: Pr. Wm.-Stafford delegate files transportation bills

By Uriah Kiser

Delegate Candi Mundon King (D-Prince William, Stafford) introduced two bills in the General Assembly Session that deal with transportation.

The first would cap the total amount of tolls drivers pay on the E-ZPass Express Lanes in the state to $200 per month. The bill would also allow disabled military veterans to use the lanes at no charge.

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Politics

Poll: Why the working class loves Trump

By Uriah Kiser
Donald Trump campaigns at the Prince William County Fairgrounds in 2015.

The Center Square: “Former President Donald Trump is far and away the frontrunner for the Republican nomination, but new polling digs into why the former president dominates when it comes to the working class.”

“The Center Square Voters’ Voice Poll of 2,573 likely voters, conducted in conjunction with Noble Predictive Insights, shows Trump’s support is highest among Republican voters making less than $50,000 and those without a college degree.”

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Business

Strider named Chief Nursing Officer at region’s UVA medical centers

By Uriah Kiser
UVA Prince William Medical Center in Manassas.

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Rain, snow, and freezing rain today | Water’s End Brewery sponsors our weather posts

By Uriah Kiser

National Weather Service Baltimore-Washington: “Winter Storm Warning to 10 am Tue for Garrett Co, MD, from western Grant Co to Highland Co, as well as Blue Ridge, northeast VA, DC, central and northeast MD. Snow tapers this morning, but joined by sleet or freezing rain. Winter Weather Advisory until 10 am Tue in other areas.”

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Features

‘We out:’ Stafford schools superintendent raps school closure announcement

By Uriah Kiser

A rap video featuring Stafford County Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Thomas Taylor racked up over 1,600 YouTube views within its first 30 minutes.

The music video is a riff on Eminem’s 2002 “Lose Yourself,” in which Taylor is rapping about canceling schools and urging children to enjoy their day off because snow days only happen “once in a while.”

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Manassas Park opens warming centers due to frigid temps

By Uriah Kiser

Manassas Park City Government:“Due to frigid temperatures, the City has opened its Warming Centers: Police Station- Open 24/7 City Hall- Open Tuesday-Friday 8:30 am-9 pm. Manassas Park Community Center- Open Tuesday-Friday, 8 am-9 pm. Remember if it’s too cold for you, it’s too cold for them. Bring your pets inside.”

National Weather Service Baltimore-Washington forecast: “Tonight: Snow, mainly before 4am. Low around 27. East wind around 5 mph becoming calm. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

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Breaking News

Closures, delays for Tuesday, Jan. 16, 2024

By Uriah Kiser

Prince William County Public Schools: “PWCS will be closed Code Red on January 16, 2024, due to forecast hazardous winter weather conditions. All schools closed for students and employees. (Exception: Inclement Weather Employees)”

Stafford County Public Schools: “Stafford Schools Closed Tuesday, Jan 16. School Board meeting postponed to Jan 18.”

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