William Lee Hicks passed away on 10/06/2019 at the age of 90. He passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family.

He retired from Lorton Reformatory. After retiring, he started a small upholstery business with his wife.


Event

Join Cruise Planners Beth Borrego and Rod Rodriguez for the World of Travel Show 2027 on Saturday, February 6, 2027, from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. in The BlackBox at BlackRock Center for the Arts in Germantown.

Meet representatives from 13 respected travel brands covering family and adults-only cruises, premium and luxury ocean voyages, European river cruises, expedition and Galápagos adventures, small-ship sailing, guided land tours, and customized vacations.


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The Gainesville District resident is also running to unseat the district’s current representative on the Prince William Board of County Supervisors, Peter Candland.

“Yes. It is time to move forward. We need a serious comprehensive plan to address our needs,” Funderburk told Potomac Local.


Opinion

Editor’s note: We periodically publish opinion posts (letters to the editor) on local issues of interest to our subscribers and readers. 

Capacity Improvements for Route 28 between Fairfax County and Manassas have been narrowed down to two general alternatives:


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The sitting Occoquan District representative on the Prince William Board of County Supervisors says if the bonds pass and if she is reelected to the Board on November 5, the Board wouldn’t borrow all of the $396 million voters would approve.

Voters in Prince William County will see two bond referenda questions on the Nov. 5 ballot.


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County Tourism Director Ann Marie Maher says it starts with bringing more travel sports teams to the region.

“Our location is perfect because we’re right in the middle of the East Coast,” Maher said. “According to the Sports Travel and Events Association, 52% of all sports tourism happens in the southeastern region of the U.S.”