Obituaries

Terence Samuel Bowen Sr.

Terence “Terry” Samuel Bowen was born in Munchweiler, Germany on September 30, 1959, to Fredric and Lillian Bowen. Terry graduated from Garfield High School, in Woodbridge, Virginia, where he played football with his brothers.  After graduating from Garfield in 1978, Terry completed a woodworking certification from the Woodrow Wilson Rehabilitation Center in Fisherville, Virginia in 1980.  In 1985 Terry worked at the Ann Ludwig School where he supported transportation for special needs children.


Obituaries

Lucian G. Alexander, 68, of Quantico, died November 2, 2020 in his home surrounded by his family.  He was born July 2, 1951 in Alabama to the late Lucian L.M. and Ernestine Alexander.  He was the youngest of 9 siblings.

He is survived by his wife of 30 years Mrs. Peggy Alexander; his children, Gregory Alexander, Jr., of CA, Ryan Alexander of OH, Ryan Schmidt of VA, Atticus Alexander of VA, and Kelsey Alexander Montgomery of VA.  He is also survived by his grandchildren, Cassandra, Greogory III, Ben, Madiline, Ryan and Lianna Alexander and Autumn King; and 2 great grandchildren.


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.


News

Elections officials hope to have their first count of absentee ballots by 11 p.m., four hours after polls close in the state.

“The department of elections gave localities a cut-off time of 11 p.m. to stop counting ballots,” said Virginia Department of Elections Commissioner Chris Piper.