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Published January 3, 2014 at 8:33AM

The Civil Rights Act of 1964: Is It Still Relevant Today? — The Prince William Human Rights Commission is calling on county high school students to enter an essay contest discussing how the Civil Rights Movement has impacted today’s society. [Prince William County]

Firing back at Toby Keith, Virginian creates registry of pro-gun restaurants — The windows of restaurants and businesses are often crowded with signs and stickers denoting store hours and accepted credit cards, but a Leesburg restaurateur is looking to add one more decal in the name of constitutional rights. [Washington Times]

Snow, Ice Makes way for Blustery Day

By Potomac Local News

Published January 3, 2014 at 6:47AM

Things are moving this morning but roads and sidewalks are slick.

Interstate 95 is clear this morning but there are several spots with black ice, said Virginia Department of Transportation spokeswoman Kelly Hannon.

Prince William Schools Closed Friday

By Potomac Local News

Published January 3, 2014 at 6:30AM

Road conditions deteriorated fast was snow fell fast on Jan. 26, 2011, on Garrisonville Road (Va. 610) in North Stafford. [File Photo: Mary Davidson/Potomac Local News]

Prince William County Public Schools are closed today due to last night’s snow and this morning’s icy road conditions.

Here’s the statement from the school division:

North Carolina Man Wanted in New Years Shooting near Manassas

By Potomac Local News

Published January 2, 2014 at 5:28PM

PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY, Va. — An argument between two men left one of them with a gunshot wound in the leg just hours into New Year’s Day. Now police are searching for the suspected shooter.

More in an unedited police press release:

Sidewalk Driver Strikes Victim

By Potomac Local News

Published January 2, 2014 at 5:22PM

PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY, Va. — Someone drove onto a sidewalk along U.S. 1 near Dumfries and struck a pedestrian.

Boyd Charged with Assaulting Police Officer

By Potomac Local News

Published January 2, 2014 at 5:19PM

DUMFRIES, Va. — A passenger riding inside a car stopped during a DUI traffic stop now faces charges of assaulting a police officer.

More in an unedited police press release:

Hit and Run Suspect Sought in Manassas

By Potomac Local News

Published January 2, 2014 at 5:07PM

MANASSAS, Va. — Police are searching for a man suspected of being involved in a hit-and-run pursuit.

The unidentified suspect while behind the wheel of a vehicle struck another vehicle in the area of Breeden and Mathis avenues in Manassas on Wednesday night. Officers followed the suspect who later pulled his car into a gas station at the intersection of Sudley Road and Godwin Drive and then fled on foot.

Updated: Stafford Schools Closed Friday

By Potomac Local News

Published January 2, 2014 at 4:55PM | Updated January 2, 2014 at 9:45PM

Updated

Stafford County Public Schools are closed tomorrow. Officials say Code 1 is in effect for employees.

Gibson Running Again, Starts Drive to Unseat Gerry Connolly in November

By Potomac Local News

Published January 2, 2014 at 2:54PM

Gibson

WOODBRIDGE, Va. — Mark Gibson will run again for the 11th Congressional District that includes portions of Prince William and Fairfax counties.

An independent, this will be Gibson’s second run at unseating Democrat Gerry Connolly whose been in office since 2009.

Parents Can Learn About Financial Aid, Planning for College at County-Wide School Summit

By Uriah Kiser

Published January 2, 2014 at 12:28PM

(Photo: Prince William County Public Schools)

WOODBRIDGE, Va. — Want to know the best way for your child to get college scholarships and financial aid?

What about planning to attend a four-year college? Or, are you curious about what options await your student at Northern Virginia Community College?