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Updated: Biden event to affect George Mason University’s SciTech Campus, airport

By Uriah Kiser

On Tuesday, January 23, 2024, the Democratic National Committee (DNC) is set to host a high-profile event at the Hylton Performing Arts Center on George Mason University’s SciTech Campus outside Manassas, featuring President Joe Biden, first lady Jill Biden, Vice President Kamala Harris, and second gentleman Douglas Emhoff.

This event is not affiliated with the university and is strictly invitation-only, states a university spokeswoman. Security measures will be robust to ensure the safety of attendees and dignitaries. The anticipated high-profile nature of the gathering is expected to result in significant traffic and parking disruptions on and around the SciTech Campus.

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Huntley Homecoming event postponed due to ‘extreme’ cold

By Uriah Kiser

The snow-covered stadium field poses potential hazards, especially with the expected icy conditions and low temperatures overnight. All events, including the downtown procession and the stadium pep rally, are now postponed to a later date.

Adding to the excitement surrounding Huntley’s connection to Fredericksburg, Mayor Kerry P. Devine declared January 21, 2024, as “Huntley Day” in Fredericksburg. This declaration comes in recognition of Michael Huntley, the victor of season 24 of The Voice on NBC, honoring his perseverance and dedication to the musical profession. Huntley, a celebrated singer-songwriter and native son of Fredericksburg, specializes in American Blues.

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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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Stafford lifts boil water alert

By Uriah Kiser

Stafford County Government: “Effective today, January 13, 2024, at 11:00 a.m., the Boil Water Alert in the northeastern part of Stafford County is lifted. Test results from samples taken after water service was restored on January 10, 2024, have conclusively shown that the water system has no evidence of contamination.”

“All residents may resume their normal water usage, and it is safe to drink water. Before using or drinking water, the Virginia Department of Health (VDH) recommends you flush all faucets before use by running cold water for at least five minutes. This should also resolve any discolored water you may have. Authorities greatly appreciate the public’s patience through this process of testing to ensure the public’s safety.”

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Leaving Prince William: Schools aim to scale back 14th high school, other construction in light of declining population, fewer births

By Uriah Kiser

Declining birth rates and the growing number of people fleeing the state for lower living costs have Prince William County Public Schools rethinking how it will build new schools and remodel existing buildings.

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Eight schools secured as police search for killer

By Uriah Kiser
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Woodbridge Senior High School administrators kept students inside today as police searched Lake Ridge for a killer.

A school division spokeswoman told Potomac Local News that eight Prince William County Public schools in the Lake Ridge area were placed into a secure-the-building status today for more than an hour due to police activity.

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