C.D. Hylton High School planetarium director Anthony Kilgore has been selected as the new President of the Middle Atlantic Planetarium Society (Maps). Anthony was one of three candidates running for the position of President.
The election process began with a nomination process which resulted in three candidates being able to represent all planetariums in high schools, colleges, and science centers. Member planetariums’ directors and administrators cast all votes.
A severe thunderstorm warning is in effect until 10 p.m. today, Thursday, April 6, 2023.
DAY ONE…This Afternoon and Tonight
The 2022-23 school year marked the first time a student representative sat on the Stafford County School Board.
The county followed a growing trend around the region where school boards allow student body members to sit alongside elected officials and share their opinions and insight on matters facing the governing body.
Student vaping in Stafford County Public Schools is a problem. We’ve reported parents’ concerns, and WRC-TV reported on new vape detectors to be installed at county schools.
This week, the Stafford sheriff’s office says it’s caught some students in the act and has filed charges:
Three hero Marines jumped into action to prevent a stabbing during an altercation at Chick-fil-A in North Stafford on Saturday, April 1, 2023.
The Stafford Sheriff’s office tells us: (more…)
The extended lunch period known as “power hour” has ended at one Stafford County high school.
Colonial Forge Principal Gregory Daniel announced power hour was over following a fight between two multiple students, prompting a 911 call to the school. So far, the sheriff’s office says students were involved in fights that broke out at 10:40 a.m. today, Wednesday, April 5, 2023.
A fire displaced seven people from homes in Stafford County.
The fire broke out at about 5 p.m. on Tuesday, April 4, 2023.
May 2023 at the Hylton Performing Arts Center will be full of performances, workshops, and events.
The Hylton Center of the Arts Alliance will showcase Manassas Ballet Theatre, Manassas Symphony Orchestra, Arts Affiliates, the Northern Virginia Youth Ballet, Old Bridge Chamber Orchestra, and ARTfactory’s Pied Piper Theatre.
Manassas will celebrate opening its Farmer’s Market for the 36th time.
The city will hold a grand opening ceremony Thursday, April 6, 2023 at 10 a.m. Mayor Michelle Davis-Younger, Historic Manassas, Inc. board members, City Council, local dignitaries, and special guests will attend the Loy E. Harris Pavilion, 9116 Center Street ceremony.
A Stafford County sheriff’s deputy nabbed a group of teenagers, who range in age 14 and 15, who wore ski masks, beat someone unconscious, and stole his shoes on Monday, April 3, 2023.
The victim was treated at a hospital and released. The robbery prompted a lockdown of Hampton Oaks Elementary School.
