News - Page 56 of 1914 - Potomac Local News

Don’t Watch Trump Inauguration, Prince William School Board Member Urges

Published January 19, 2025 at 9:50PM

Richard M. and Lillie Jessie (center)

Prince William County School Board member Richard Jessie and his wife, former school board member Lillie Jessie, are urging the community to boycott the upcoming presidential inauguration by turning off their televisions at noon on January 20. They believe that lower viewership will send a strong message to the new administration.

In the 2024 presidential election, Donald Trump secured a historic return to the White House, defeating Vice President Kamala Harris. Trump won 312 electoral votes to Harris’s 226, marking a significant political comeback.

Les Cline, Prince William Gym Teacher, Receives Grant

By Caitlyn Meisner

Published January 17, 2025 at 11:00AM

[Photo courtesy of Prince William County Schools]

Cline has 22 years of military service both in the National Guard and Navy. In the Navy, he spent most of his time assisting in clinical settings or providing medical help in the field. Following his service, Cline returned to education at Leesylvania Elementary, where he’s been teaching for almost 20 years.

In a PWCS release, Cline said he’ll be using the money to purchase new games for his students. He also said he loves watching his students develop skills and gain confidence.

24 Small Businesses Opened in Prince William in November

By Caitlyn Meisner

Published January 17, 2025 at 9:00AM

[Tim Mossholder via Pexels]

This article is FREE to read. Please Sign In or Create a FREE Account. Thank you.

OmniRide and VRE Announce Service Changes for Inauguration Day

By Uriah Kiser

Published January 16, 2025 at 4:59PM

OmniRide commuter buses and Virginia Railway Express (VRE) have released their service schedules for Monday, January 20, 2025, coinciding with both the Presidential Inauguration and Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. Riders are encouraged to plan as services will be adjusted.

OmniRide Service Schedule for January 20, 2025

Highway Changes for Donald Trump’s Inauguration

By Uriah Kiser

Published January 16, 2025 at 4:54PM

The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) has announced significant highway changes and closures to support the Virginia State Police during the upcoming Presidential Inauguration of Donald Trump. Drivers traveling from Virginia into Washington, D.C., on Monday, January 20, are urged to plan ahead and use alternate routes as multiple bridges and ramps will be closed. Portable and overhead message signs will provide reminders of the closures.

The closures will begin at 12:01 a.m. on Monday, January 20, and remain in effect until the conclusion of the inaugural events. Here’s what drivers need to know:

‘It’s just too much’: Residents share their car tax woes as state mulls relief

By Uriah Kiser

Published January 16, 2025 at 3:51PM

Prince William Times – For Heather Payne and her family, paying their annual car tax bill has been difficult. Together, she and her husband owe about $600 a year on two older cars, one of which is a 2014 model.

The Paynes have five children, and they’ve struggled since the pandemic. Payne said her husband was laid off from his job in sales, and she has juggled up to four jobs at a time to pay the bills.

Virginia ‘Stand with Women’ bill resurfaces

By Uriah Kiser

Published January 16, 2025 at 3:49PM

“Virginia will never roll back Title IX under the guise of false equity,” Miyares said. “Let us stand firmly with every girl and woman in Virginia to protect fairness, ensure safety, and uphold the opportunities they have earned.”

Women from the Roanoke College women’s swim team were also in attendance, as a transgender student temporarily joined their team in 2023. So was Riley Gaines, the former University of Kentucky swimmer who became a voice for the Save Women’s Sport movement after competing against transgender athlete Leah Thomas.

Stafford County School Board Approves High School Redistricting Plan and Senior Exemption

By Uriah Kiser

Published January 16, 2025 at 2:24PM | Updated January 18, 2025 at 11:12AM

Photo: Stafford County Public Schools

On Tuesday, January 14, 2025, the Stafford County School Board voted 6-1 to approve redistricting plan F1 in preparation for the county’s sixth high school opening ~~this~~ Fall 2026. The plan addresses overcrowding and balances student populations across the district’s high schools.

Key Changes Under Plan F1

Prince William Receives $75k Grant for Computer Science Classes

By Caitlyn Meisner

Published January 16, 2025 at 1:00PM

[Photo courtesy of Prince William County Schools]

PWCS has an initiative in place, called “Inspiring Future Innovators: Today’s Students, Tomorrow’s Talent,” which aims to foster more interest and engagement in careers related to computer science.

VDOE provided funding to several districts throughout the state that also have computer science initiatives in place. These districts include Clarke County Public Schools, Winchester Public Schools and Virginia Beach City Public Schools, among others.

Winter Weather This Weekend, Arctic Blast for Inauguration Day

By Uriah Kiser

Published January 16, 2025 at 11:35AM

The National Weather Service warns of wintry weather this weekend, with light snow or a wintry mix possible late Friday into Saturday morning. Precipitation should turn to rain by midday Saturday, but models show varying chances for light snowfall on Sunday, particularly in western areas.

A powerful Arctic air mass will arrive Sunday night, bringing the coldest temperatures in five years. Highs on Monday, Inauguration Day, will struggle to reach the teens and low 20s, with wind chills dropping to -15°F in the mountains and near 0°F elsewhere. Bitter cold will persist through Wednesday, with overnight lows below zero in some areas, according to the National Weather Service.