Prince William

Three years ago the Prince William County Planning Commission approved the location for the unnamed “13th” High School, with plans for it to open in September of 2021.

Now, the new high school is one step closer to gaining a name, as during the May 20 school board meeting ten possible names were put forth. 


Four types of burgers for many different taste buds can be selected for Memorial Day weekend at BottleStop Wine Bar.

Memorial Day Weekend is coming and BottleStop Wine Bar has offered a choice of four kinds of burgers available now for preorder. Order by 3 p.m. and you can take home these burgers for dinner during their 5:15-7 p.m. curbside pickup time.


News

The Commonwealth Transportation Board has awarded a contract to begin construction on a project that will add northbound travel lanes to Interstate 95. The objective is to reduce driver delays in the Fredericksburg area between two of the busiest interchanges in the region.

The project contract was awarded to Wagman Heavy Civil, Inc., of York, Pa. Wagman was awarded $107.5 million to use for the project.


News

A driver pulled a gun on another driver in Dale City on Wednesday, police said.

The incident occurred at 11 a.m. near the intersection of Route 234 and Minnieville Road. A 21-year-man was driving with a passenger inside of his car on Minneville Road when a Toyota Sequoia nearly collided with his vehicle,  according to a police press release.


Prince William

If you plan on visiting the Prince William County Courthouse, you’ll need to bring a face mask.

On Wednesday, May 20, 2020, Chief Judge Tracy C. Hudson of the 31st Judicial Circuit Court issued a mandatory face-covering order.


Features

Public servants are more important than ever in the current coronavirus pandemic, yet, the Prince William County Police Department is losing its guiding member: Chief Barry Barnard.

Barnard, who has served Prince William County police for 44 years, with four of those years as chief, announced his retirement on May 13. He is the fourth chief of police to lead the department since its creation 50 years ago.