Obituaries

James Carroll Steward, 76, of Woodbridge Virginia, passed away on February 12, 2021 after a short battle with Covid-19.

James was born on February 6, 1945 in Sarasota Florida. He was affectionately known to many as “JC”.  After attending Pinevale High School in Valdosta Georgia, he went on to enlist in the United States Army where he served 22 years and retired as a Sergeant First Class.


Event

High school students from across the Washington, D.C., Maryland, and Virginia (DMV) region are invited to participate in Dialogue for Democracy at George Mason University!

Hosted by the Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter School for Peace and Conflict Resolution, this event offers high school students an opportunity to engage in meaningful conversations about democracy, civic engagement, and the importance of understanding different perspectives.


Prince William

The remainder of Prince William County’s public school children who haven’t set foot in a classroom in nearly a year may do so later this month.

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Prince William

After the Emancipation Act and the end of the Civil War, many freed slaves built communities across Prince William County.

One of those communities, known as “The Settlement,” within the triangle of Old Carolina, Carver Road and Lee Highway in Gainesville, remains, to this day, home to many descendants of those early County residents.


News

On Wednesday, February 17, Larry, Stafford County Fire and Rescue’s (SCFR) first peer support canine, was officially placed with his handler within the department.

As a peer support canine, Larry, along with his handler Technician Jeffrey Stocker, will be a resource for department personnel experiencing work related stress or trauma.