Originals

That’s the term commonly used to refer to local prosecutors deciding whether or not to pursue cases of people charged minor infractions like littering, or trespassing, or possession of small amounts of marijuana.

“You’re not electing a king or queen who gets to decide what to prosecute. You follow the law,” said May, a Republican whose making his second run to be Prince William County Commonwealth Attorney.


Originals

Lateef, the Prince William County School Board Chairman, At-large was not shy of saying the names of fellow Democrats also running for the Prince William Board of County Supervisors, the taxing authority that provides funding for the schools. He’s led the School Board overseeing Virginia’s second-largest school system in Prince William County for the past 16 months.

“We need more funding from the Board of County Supervisors and we’re not getting it due to Jeanine Lawson (sitting Brentsville District rep) and Ruth Anderson (sitting Occoquan District rep) who are not committed to our classrooms,” he said at Wednesday night’s Prince William Committee of 100 / League of Women Voters voter forum in Manassas.


Event

Join the New Dominion Choraliers put on a concert to honor the 250th Anniversary of the USA! The music in this choral concert captures the heart and soul of the American spirit through patriotic tunes and songs from the heartland. Joining the chorus are dancers from Dance Etc. School of the Arts and accompaniment from the talented members of Legacy Brass.

This family friendly and FREE event is perfect for young and old. Kids, parents, and grandparents will be familiar with many of the songs in this inspirational program. There are two opportunities to attend: Saturday, May 2 at 7:30 pm or Sunday, May 3 at 3:30 p.m.


Clyde “Chic” Ferguson passed away at Stafford Hospital 10 September 2018. Chic was born in West Virginia 18 January 1930. He is survived by his wife, Loretta Adams Ferguson, four daughters Carol Embrey Belles, Debbie Carter, Darlene Borkovich and Tracey Via, 11 grandchildren and 16 great-children.

A visitation will be held on Saturday, September 14, 2019 from 2:00 to 5:00 PM at Mountcastle Turch Funeral Home 4143 Dale Boulevard Dale City, Virginia 22193 with an American Legion service from 4:00 to 5:00 PM. A funeral service will be held on Tuesday, September 17, 2019 at 11:00 AM Mountcastle Turch Funeral Home followed by a graveside service at Dumfries Cemetery.


News

After a six-hour marathon meeting, the Stafford County School Board passed employee and student non-discrimination policies one year after a transgender student was barred from using a bathroom facility.

Questions remain, however, as to how these policies will be implemented, as they do not specifically address transgender bathroom usage.


James “Jim” Major passed away on Monday, September 9, 2019 at the age of 76 at Spotsylvania Regional Medical Center. He was born in Maine on April 29, 1943. He is predeceased by his parents, James and Bertha Major; his sisters, Sharon and Carol Major; his daughter, Renee Jarman; and his beloved wife of 31 years, Ellen Major. He is survived by his daughter, Jennifer Chwirut; his son-in-law, Joe Chwirut; his granddaughter, Emily Chwirut; his son-in-law, Jerry Jarman; his grandson, Douglas Jarman; and his brother, Bruce Major. Jim loved football (hail to the Redskins), the outdoors (especially hunting and fishing), his family and his very dear friends.