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Republican Jeannie LaCroix Wins Woodbridge District Supervisor Special Election in Upset Victory

Published March 10, 2026 at 8:04PM

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Republican Jeannie M. LaCroix, Republican, has won the special election for the Woodbridge District seat on the Prince William County Board of Supervisors, defeating Democratic nominee Muhammed Sufiyan “Sef” Casim and write-in candidate Pamela Montgomery, Democrats, in a low-turnout contest marked by controversy and party division.

Unofficial results from the Prince William County Office of Elections show LaCroix receiving 43.73% of the vote (1,694 votes), Casim with 37.07% (1,436 votes), and write-ins (primarily for Montgomery) at 19.20% (744 votes). The total turnout reflects a divided Democratic base in a district that has historically leaned strongly Democratic.

Four Found Dead In Woodbridge Home

By Uriah Kiser

Published February 21, 2026 at 10:57AM

[Scott Rodgerson/Unsplash]

Four people, including a small child, were found dead inside a Woodbridge home Saturday morning in what police are investigating as a murder-suicide.

Officers responded at 8:05 a.m. on February 21 to a residence in the 3400 block of Vale Court, in the 22192 ZIP code, for a reported stabbing, according to police. When officers arrived, they found four deceased individuals inside the home.

Woodbridge High Suspends 303 After Walkout; More Walkouts Planned

By Uriah Kiser

Published February 18, 2026 at 3:46PM

Students protest ICE outside Osbourn High School in Manassas. [Photo: Allison Avila Rodriguez]

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Woodbridge Students Suspended After ICE Walkout

By Uriah Kiser

Published February 17, 2026 at 2:06PM

Woodbridge Senior High School, at 3001 Old Bridge Road in Lake Ridge.

Prince William County Public Schools has issued three-day suspensions to Woodbridge Senior High School students who left campus during a Feb. 13 student walkout protesting federal Immigration and Customs Enforcement policies.

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Forest Park, Woodbridge students walk out

By Potomac Local News

Published February 13, 2026 at 3:14PM | Updated February 13, 2026 at 4:50PM

Woodbridge Senior High School, at 3001 Old Bridge Road in Lake Ridge.

Students at at least two Prince William County high schools walked out of class Friday morning as part of a broader protest tied to federal immigration enforcement policies, according to school officials.

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Police Clear Gar Field After Report

By Uriah Kiser

Published February 10, 2026 at 2:11PM

Gar-Field High School in Woodbridge, Va.

Prince William County police conducted a precautionary search at Gar-Field High School in Woodbridge on Tuesday after unconfirmed reports that a firearm had been seen inside the building, ultimately finding no weapon and reporting no injuries.

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Casim wins Woodbridge Democratic Primary, party silent

By Uriah Kiser

Published February 9, 2026 at 10:34AM | Updated February 9, 2026 at 3:17PM

Sufiyan “Sef” Casim won the Democratic primary for the Woodbridge District seat on the Prince William County Board of Supervisors on Monday, earning certification as his opponent publicly questioned how the vote was conducted.

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Juvenile Hurt in Manassas Shooting

By Mauriah Church-Barbour

Published February 1, 2026 at 6:55PM

The shooting occurred in the Manassas area. Police said the investigation is ongoing and are asking anyone with information or who observes suspicious behavior to contact authorities.

School Closures Announced Across Region Monday

By Uriah Kiser

Published February 1, 2026 at 4:09PM

Several school divisions across Prince William County, Stafford County, Fredericksburg, Manassas, and Spotsylvania announced closures, workdays, or remote learning plans for Monday, February 2, due to lingering snow and icy conditions.

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Snow Day Snow Closures for Wednesday, Jan. 28, 2026

By Uriah Kiser

Published January 27, 2026 at 1:08PM | Updated January 27, 2026 at 3:19PM

Prince William County Public Schools closed to students and teachers on Wednesday

Prince William County Public Schools (PWCS) will be closed to students and teachers on Wednesday, Jan. 28, with operations set to Code Green. Offices will also be closed to the public, and all virtual classes are canceled. School Age Child Care (SACC) programs will not open on Wednesday, and no school-related activities — including field trips, club meetings, team practices, or athletic contests — will take place. Non‑school activities scheduled in PWCS facilities, such as adult education and community use programs, are also canceled. Students may use the day optionally to catch up on or work on assignments already given.