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Many schools in our region plan to return to some form of in-person learning in late October or early November.
Some parents and teachers across the region say a return to in-person learning is needed now to benefit students.
A Stafford woman faces felony murder, involuntary manslaughter and child neglect charges in the death of an infant.
On November 12, 2019 at 4:57 p.m. the Stafford County Sheriff’s Office and fire and rescue department were called to an address on Spinnaker Way for a 4-month-old boy that was not breathing. The infant was taken to Stafford Hospital and later flown to VCU Medical Center in Richmond for treatment.
The speed limit is increasing from 55 mph to 60 mph on several sections of Route 3 and Route 301 in King George County.
New 60 mph speed limit signs are posted today on several sections of Route 301, and new signs will be installed on Route 3 on Monday, Sept. 21, according to the Virginia Department of Transportation.
Free coronavirus testing is available for anyone who lives or works in Prince William County, the Manassas, or Manassas Park. Participants must provide their full name, telephone number, and a home or work address to obtain COVID testing and receive the results.
Here is a list of the upcoming testing sites and locations. All sites can accommodate drive-thru or walk-up testing. To ensure residents receive a test, they’re asked to arrive at the site as close as possible to the start time and ensure they are in line by the time posted below.
A woman faces charges after a man involved in a head-on crash was taken to a hospital.
On August 20 , Stafford sheriff’s deputies were called to the 3000 block of Route 1 for a head-on collision between a Toyota Tacoma and a Toyota Rav4. An investigation revealed the Tacoma was traveling north on Route 1 when it crossed the center line and struck the other vehicle.
On September 16, the suspect sought in connection to the aggravated malicious wounding was arrested after he turned himself in to police.
The arrest comes after police were called at 1:58 a.m. on Monday, September 12 to a home in the 2800 block of Bowes Lane in Dale City, behind Prince William Square Shopping Center, to investigate a shooting. Poilce arrived and learned that a verbal altercation ensued. During the encounter, the suspect brandished a firearm and shot the victim, a 48-year-old man.
Long lines are expected to form outside polling places on Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2020. That’s when voters across our area will not only cast their ballot for President, but also for U.S. Senate and House of Representatives.
In our area, Incumbent Senator Mark Warner (D) is looking to fend off a challenge from Daniel Gade (R) for a Virginia Senate seat. In the House of Representatives, locally, we have these races:
Update 10 a.m.
Authorities located Selena Jah’nyrah Fernandez. The teen is said to be OK.
Prince William County Public Schools will begin the process of naming “Potomac Shores” Middle School, opening for the 2021-22 school year, through virtual meetings.
