A majority of Prince William County leaders voted against adding qualified immunity to its set of legislative priorities for 2022.
Virginia law protects police and first responders from being sued if someone is injured or killed while performing their duties. In cases of willful misconduct, the law allows for exceptions.
In the wake of the death of George Floyd, who former Minneapolis police officer Derrick murdered in May 2020, Virginia politicians in Richmond began to talk of repealing the state's qualified immunity law.
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State transpiration officials want to ease the driver for Thanksgiving travelers next week, by suspending lane closures on highways throughout the commonwealth.
The Virginia Department of Transportation will suspend many highway work zones and lift most lane closures on interstates and other major roads in Virginia from noon on Wednesday, Nov. 24, until noon on Monday, Nov. 29.
While lane closures will be lifted in most locations, motorists may encounter semi-permanent work zones that remain in place during this time. A full listing of those lane closures can be found on VDOT’s website.
The agency also tracks when roads are the busiest.
Based on the traffic data, the busiest travel day is on Tuesday with heavy congestion between noon and 8 p.m. and moderate congestion throughout the day. Heavy congestion is also expected on Wednesday and Sunday between 10 a.m. and 7 p.m. with moderate congestion during the shoulder hours. Saturday shows moderate congestion between 10 a.m. and 7 p.m.
Carpoolers won’t have to worry about HOV restrictions on Interstate 66 on Thanksgiving Day. The state will also suspend toll collection on I-66 inside the Captial Beltway on the holiday.
Tolls will still be in effect on E-ZPass Express Lanes everywhere else, to include I-95, 395, and 495.
Here’s the schedule for the E-ZPass Express Lanes revisable lanes on I-95 and 395.
Wednesday, 11/24
Early morning SB reversal at 10am instead of 11am.Thursday, 11/25
No reversal. The 95/395 Express Lanes will remain SB all day.Friday, 11/26
Normal reversal schedule resumes
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James W. Scott (Jim), 68, of Woodbridge, VA made his transition on November 10, 2021 at Inova Fairfax Hospital with his family and friends by his side, after a long battle with illness. Jim was born and raised in Philadelphia, PA. He attended American University in Washington, DC, where he obtained a bachelor degree in computer science. Jim worked as a software engineer for 35 years at various software companies in the DMV, but spent most of his career with Northrop Grumman. Jim retired in 2013, he spent his time playing sports, watching TV, and traveling.  He met his dear wife, Tracy, in Tokyo, Japan where they fell in love. They started a family shortly afterwards in Alexandria, VA.
Jim was a devoted husband, father and grandfather. He was a diehard Philadelphia Eagles fan, who also enjoyed various sports including playing tennis and basketball. He loved playing spades and other board games. Jim’s love for his family and friends was constant. He organized cookouts, trips to jazz festivals, football draft nights, loved sports cars, mentored friends and family. He was a steady loyal friend and a beloved “community husband.”
Mr. Scott is preceded in death by his parents, James and Vera Scott; his brothers, William and Andrew. He is survived by his loving wife, Tracy; his two sons, Wesley and Jordan; his daughter, Toi; his two grandsons, Chans and Phoenix, his two sisters Sharon (Chicago) and Yvonne (Philadelphia), his brother Dennis, his brother-in-law Noble, his nieces Paris, Vera and Heather, and nephews Kyle and Kenneth, and many family and friends.
The family will receive visitors from 10am to 11am on November 24, 2021. The Going Home Ceremony is scheduled for 11am at Mountcastle Turch Funeral Home. Interment will follow at 1:30pm at Quantico National Cemetery.
Flowers can be sent on Tuesday afternoon only, November 23, 2021 to Mountcastle Turch Funeral Home, 4143 Dale Blvd, Dale City, VA 22193.
Enrollment at Prince William County Public Schools has increased slightly this school year but remains below its pre-pandemic level.
As people get older, they shouldn’t “have to get their own CPA and lawyer” to understand their insurance plan, but that’s how Sue Ann Thomas said it’s felt lately.
