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

By Uriah Kiser

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.

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Prince William Schools Project Enrollment Decline, Casting Doubt on 14th High School

By Uriah Kiser
Prince William County School Board

Prince William County Public Schools is projecting a sustained enrollment decline over the next decade—one now underscored by the fact that significantly more students are graduating than entering kindergarten—prompting renewed scrutiny of a long-planned 14th high school in the Woodbridge area.

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Prince William Chamber CEO Robert Sweeney to Depart After Leadership Investigation

By Uriah Kiser
Prince William Chamber of Commerce CEO Bob Sweeney, Delegate Briana Sewell (D-Woodbridge), and Ross Snare, Prince William Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors Chairman.

Prince William Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Robert “Bob” Sweeney is departing the organization after the completion of a leadership investigation that sources say raised concerns about workplace culture, staff treatment, and organizational risk.

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Teen arrested after two men shot during argument in Stafford

By Potomac Local News

Potomac Local News is just learning about a weekend shooting in Stafford County that left two men injured and a teenager in custody.

Deputies were called to the 1300 block of Providence Street around 4:25 p.m. on Saturday, January 3, 2026, according to the Stafford County Sheriff’s Office. They found a 25-year-old man and a 38-year-old man with gunshot wounds to the leg. Deputies provided first aid until Stafford Fire & Rescue arrived.

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Area school divisions announce two-hour delays Monday amid icy roads and extreme cold

By Potomac Local News

Stafford County Public Schools to open two hours late Monday due to road conditions

“Due to current road conditions in some areas of the county, Stafford Schools will operate on a 2-hour delay schedule on Monday, December 15, 2025,” Stafford County Public Schools announced. “This delay allows for safer travel conditions in the morning while preserving instructional time for our students.”

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“Monster on the Bus”: Spotsy Attendant Gets 48 Years

By Uriah Kiser
Velasquez Velasco

A former Spotsylvania County Public Schools bus attendant who sexually abused young, non-verbal special-needs children on his daily route was sentenced Friday to a total of 201 years in prison, with 48 years to serve.

Miguel Angel Velasquez-Velasco, 23, pleaded guilty in September to 13 felony and misdemeanor offenses, including aggravated sexual battery and custodial indecent liberties, for assaults that prosecutors say took place on a school bus carrying children ages four to eight.

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Vindman and Subramanyam Vote Against Bill to Reopen Federal Government

By Uriah Kiser
Subramanyam / Vindman

“This legislation ensures the government reopens and essential federal services continue without further interruption,” Congress.gov reported. “It provides continuing FY2026 appropriations for most federal agencies through January 30, 2026, and full-year funding for agriculture, veterans, military construction, and legislative branch programs.”

The measure passed the U.S. House by a vote of 222–209 and was approved by the Senate on November 10, 2025, thereby ending the federal government shutdown that had begun on October 1. Virginia Representatives Cline, Griffith, Kiggans, McGuire, and Wittman — all Republicans — voted in favor of the bill, while Democratic Representatives Vindman, Subramanyam, Beyer, McClellan, Scott, and Walkinshaw voted against it.

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Manassas City Public Schools to Reopen Wednesday on Two-Hour Delay After Cybersecurity Incident

By Uriah Kiser
Osbourn High School. [Courtesy of Homes.com]

“We will operate on a two-hour delayed start for students,” Manassas City Public Schools announced. “This means students will report to school two hours later than their normal time. Bus riders will report to bus stops two hours later than their normal time. There is NO SCHOOL FOR PRE-K.”

“Our internal IT team, working closely with outside cybersecurity experts, has made significant progress in restoring division systems after the recent cybersecurity incident,” Superintendent Dr. Kevin Newman stated. “We truly appreciate your patience, trust, and understanding as we worked to ensure our systems and campuses were ready for students and staff to return.”

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