Originals

Not since 2017 has the Stafford County Animal Shelter seen so few dogs surrendered by their owners.

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Event

You’re Invited! Show opening on Sept.5. Show runs from September 4-28, 2025

The natural beauty of rural Virginia and coastal North Carolina come to life in this much-anticipated exhibit by Lois Baird. Highlighting the quiet majesty of farmlands, shorelines, marshes and skies, her oil paintings bring forth vibrant color palettes and expressive brushwork.


Schools

Students in Manassas would be allowed to attend protests or other civic events and receive an excused absence from class under a newly updated policy under review by the city School Board.

Students in middle and high schools will be allowed to attend one protest per year. A school principal must determine what types of activities or civic events qualify for an excused absence, states school division spokeswoman Almeta Radford.


Originals

Wanda Blackwell launched her candidacy for the Garrisonville District seat on the Stafford County School Board from Vinny’s Italian Grill in North Stafford.

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Obituaries

James Henry Mathis, of Woodbridge, Va. Crossed the bar on 7/16/2021 at the age of 79.

He is survived by his wife Linda Lee Stone Mathis, of the same address; two sons, James Kelly Mathis of Charles Town W.V., and Charles Christopher Mathis of Mooresville, N.C.; five grandchildren, Grant, Hayden, and Landon Mathis all of Mooresville, N.C.; and Kaleb and Audrey Story of Charles Town, W.V.


Greetings, Prince William – Help adults improve their literacy skills!  BEACON is preparing for their next session, August 23 thru November 10. Volunteers age 18+ are needed to be In-Person ESOL Teachers, Online ESOL Teachers, Tech Facilitators and Site Managers.  No second language or previous experience is needed; training is provided.  Please email [email protected] or call 571.428.2507 for more information about this exciting opportunity.

Historic Manassas Visitor Center needs volunteers age 18+ to work 4-hour shifts on weekdays, 9 am-1 pm and 1 pm-5 pm.  Friendly customer service is required, as you will be the face of Historic Manassas.  Duties include answering phones, providing information about Old Town businesses, shops, and restaurants, sharing historical information, and helping with special projects as needed.  Training is provided.  Working for the Visitor Center is a great way to connect to the City and be in the know of what is going on, along with helping out-of-town travelers navigate the downtown businesses.  Please email [email protected] for more information.