Obituaries

Edward Milton McGlothlin

By Potomac Local News

Born and raised in the heart of Appalachia, Mr. McGlothlin arrived in Northern Virginia in 1958, with no formal education, no job in place, but with a wife, infant daughter, and only basement lodging in a friends’ house awaiting him.

He quickly got three jobs: delivering milk, delivering bread, and working in a pizza shop. In 1959, the owner of the pizza shop became ill and could not operate a newly opened restaurant in Dumfries, Virginia.  He was impressed with Mr. McGlothlin’s work ethic and moral character and proffered him the business if Mr. McGlothlin took over the financial obligations.

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News

Fredericksburg public schools votes to be completely virtual this fall

By Gianna Jirak

Following in Prince William County’s and Manassas City’s footsteps, Fredericksburg City Public Schools (FCPS) will be completely virtual in the fall.

During its June 23 meeting, the Fredericksburg City School Board unanimously approved a plan to begin the school year with 100% virtual instruction for at least the first nine weeks of the year, beginning August 17 and ending October 16. All students will be participating in this plan, even those who are English-language learners and participate in alternative education programs.

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Obituaries

Raymonde Yvette Holcomb

By Press Release

Raymonde Yvette Holcomb, 93 years of age, passed away on Wednesday, July 15, 2020 at Harbor Chase in Woodbridge, Virginia following a long illness.

Rae was born on May 15, 1927 in Fez, Morocco to the late Fernand and Marie Josephe Marlaud. She was an only child and a citizen of France.

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News

Stafford airport set to extend runway, attract more flights

By Rick Horner
Stafford Regional Airport Terminal [Photo: Rick Horner]

The Stafford Regional Airport plans to begin construction on a 1,000-foot extension to its already existing 5,000-foot by 100-foot paved runway in early or mid-September.

This project has been in the works since 2007, and the Stafford Regional Airport Authority (SRAA) opened bids for a contract on June 9. The winning bidder was Fredericksburg based Henderson Construction Company, which made a bid of just over $3.4 million for the project.

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Prince William

Police search for suspects in fatal stabbing outside Woodbridge nightclub

By Arabella Thornhill

Charlie Davis III, 28, of Dumfries was stabbed to death outside of a Woodbridge night club early this morning.

Police were called to the Babylon Cafe at 3081 Golanski Boulevard at 2:13 a.m. for a report of a stabbing. They found the victim suffering stab wounds and then called for an ambulance to take him to a local hospital where he later died, police said.

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Schools

Woodbridge High School seniors receive surprise gifts for work during pandemic

By Arabella Thornhill
Ava Pumpelly, one of the three students recognized by Walden University

Three students from Woodbridge High School helped their classmates throughout the year and to repay them, Walden University gave them surprise gifts to help shape their future.

A video produced by the for-profit university catering to working adults features the story of three seniors who were recognized by Walden University for their work to support Washington, D.C.- Area Students Graduating During the pandemic.

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