Schools

Dunnavant’s comments come after 20 active cases of COVID-19 among students and teachers led Hurt Elementary School in Pittsylvania County to abruptly stop in-person classes last week, according to the Danville Register & Bee.

During the committee hearing for the measure, Sen. Janet Howell, D-Fairfax, said that the people in communities are the ones that should make decisions concerning school operations.


Features

The Prince William County Police Department wants the public to know there is still time to help meet our goal in support Virginia Special Olympics by signing up with Team PWCPD for the 2021 Polar Plunge.

This year’s event, which culminates on Saturday, will look a little different due to the COVID-19 pandemic, but participants can still have a fantastic time supporting a great cause. Plunge Week is Feb. 1-6, 2021, with a virtual celebration on Feb. 6, 2021.


News

Stafford Hospital recently held a virtual ribbon cutting for their $2.5 million state-of-the-art cardiac catheterization lab. This lab is a part of the expansion of the hospital’s heart care services for the Stafford region, which includes the newly formed Mary Washington Cardiology practice in affiliation with Oracle Heart & Vascular located in the Stafford Medical Pavilion.

“As we celebrate our 12th year, Stafford Hospital continues to contribute to the health of our community by providing cardiac care and life-saving procedures, performed by talented, highly trained cardiologists,” said Cathy Yablonski, Administrator, Stafford Hospital. “This dedicated cardiac catheterization lab along with the opening of the Mary Washington Cardiology practice proves our commitment to meet the healthcare needs of our region well into the future.”


Event

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Meet representatives from AmaWaterways, Collette, Oceania Cruises and Premier World Discovery. Hear informative presentations, ask questions, explore exciting vacation possibilities and discover which travel experience may be the perfect fit for you.


Obituaries

Doris Lee Shepherd, 63 departed this life on January 25, 2021 at Bridgepoint Hospital in Washington D.C.

She was born on February 13, 1957 in Alexandria, Virginia to the late Ernest Shepherd and Lucille Marie Darcus- Shepherd. She worked in the adult health care field and the cosmetology until retired.