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Ryan Sawyers, Prince William County School Board Chairman, resigns

Published March 7, 2018 at 9:08AM | Updated March 7, 2018 at 2:33PM

Sawyers

“Like most other people, we were surprised by Mr. Sawyers’ resignation this morning. We wish him well and hope he resolves the personal and professional concerns that caused him to come to this decision. It is our hope that his replacement is someone who shares our community values and will work with the other members of the School Board to place our children and their education first.”

“School Board Chairman Ryan Sawyers surprised PWCS Wednesday by posting announcement of his resignation on his personal Facebook page. He attributes the action to personal and professional reasons.

Eugene E. Swinton, Sr

By Press Release

Published March 6, 2018 at 7:00PM | Updated March 17, 2018 at 4:52AM

Eugene E. Swinton, Sr

By Press Release

Published March 6, 2018 at 7:00PM | Updated April 6, 2018 at 4:52PM

The demands of an increasing population is driving a higher Stafford County budget next year

By Uriah Kiser

Published March 6, 2018 at 5:33PM | Updated March 9, 2018 at 6:53PM

STAFFORD — Stafford County is being pulled closer into the Northern Virginia fold, and its proposed budget reflects its response to the needs of a growing community.

Transportation improvements, more money for schools, public safety, and the need to pay its employees a more competitive salary are all included in a proposed budget that was seen for the first time by the county’s Board of Supervisors on Tuesday.

Prince William police chief to answer resident questions, discuss concerns

By Potomac Local News

Published March 6, 2018 at 3:59PM

From the Prince William police press release:

Chief Barry Barnard of the Prince William County Police Department will host a “Conversation with the Chief” on Thursday, March 8, 2018 at Potomac View Elementary School located at 14601 Lamar Road in Woodbridge beginning at 7:00 PM. We would like to extend an invitation to those who live in the community and the surrounding area to come out, meet the Chief, and engage in conversation. Chief Barnard will personally answer questions and discuss any topics of concern from residents. This is a wonderful opportunity for the community to get to know their Police Department and ask questions directly to the Chief and other police staff. Members from the Police Department’s Crime Prevention Unit and recruiters will also be on hand to answer questions and provide useful information regarding safety tips, neighborhood watches, and recruitment. The Chief plans to hold additional community engagement conversations at other locations across Prince William County this year. We look forward to seeing you and having a productive discussion.

Beyond road rage, felony charges for Stafford suspects

By Potomac Local News

Published March 6, 2018 at 3:42PM | Updated March 6, 2018 at 5:56PM

From the Stafford County Sheriff’s Office press release:

Stafford, VA. Deputies with the Stafford County Sheriff’s Office arrested two suspects early on Monday morning for brandishing firearms during a road rage incident on Jefferson Davis Highway.

Stafford creates safety task force to secure schools against attack

By Potomac Local News

Published March 6, 2018 at 3:31PM

From the Stafford County Sheriff’s Department:

Stafford, VA. Stafford County Sheriff David P. Decatur announced this morning the creation of the Stafford County School Safety Task Force to enhance school security in the wake of an uptick of threats targeting schools nationwide.