Around the beginning of August I broke the news my husband and I were going to be leaving Prince William County. I was so devastated by the changes coming to our lives that I wrote a column, comparing the relocation to the five stages of loss and grief. We typically think of those stages as
part of dying, but they are applicable to any major event in life that causes upheaval and loss.

Here’s an opportunity to put a number on your stress. This is science based on the Holmes and Rahe Stress Scale and by answering this questionnaire can accurately predict your risk of serious illness resulting from stress.


PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY, Va. — When Wally Covington steps down, don’t expect Brentsville to have a voice any time soon.

Covington, who serves on the Prince William County Board of Supervisors, was confirmed today for a new position as a Prince William General District Court Judge, according to the woman who is running to replace him.


PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY, Va. — When Wally Covington steps down, don’t expect Brentsville to have a voice any time soon.

Covington, who serves on the Prince William County Board of Supervisors, was confirmed today for a new position as a Prince William General District Court Judge, according to the woman who is running to replace him.


PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY, Va. — Prince William County plans to take over the Coles District Volunteer Fire Department and Rescue Squad.

The county’s career fire and rescue division wants to shift the management of the department, located at 13712 Dumfries Road near Independent Hill,  to them, officially dissolving the 65-year-old volunteer fire company and forming new hybrid organization in its place.


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