WOODBRIDGE — (Press release) Prince William County’s newest supervisor, Victor S. Angry, was sworn in this morning to fill the vacant Neabsco District seat on the Prince William Board of County Supervisors.

Angry takes over the seat left vacant at the death of John D. Jenkins, who served on the board for 36 years before his death in February.


Schools

FAIRFAX — (Press release) The 58 best high school robotics teams from Virginia, Maryland, and Washington, D.C. will compete in the FIRST Chesapeake District Championship at George Mason University April 12-13, 2019.

This is STEM-education at its loudest and most enthusiastic: hundreds of sharp kids and a crowd of fans to cheer them on.  


Obituaries

Edgar Lloyd Duncan Jr. age 65 of Nokesville, VA passed away, Wednesday, April 10,2019 surrounded by his family.

A celebration of life will be held at 12 noon on Thursday, April 18 at Manassas Church of God, Rixlew Lane, Manassas, VA 20109. The burial will follow soon after at Quantico National Cemetery. Family and friends may visit an hour preceding the service at the church.


Event

StoryWorx: Workhouse's First Ever FREE Book Festival
Sat, Nov 14 | 11 a.m.–5 p.m. | Lorton, VA

Meet bestselling authors Angie Kim (Happiness Falls), 4× NFL Pro Bowler Ken Harvey (first-ever dramatic reading), and Emmy-winning WUSA9 anchor Wisdom Martin, plus Marcie Atkins, Omar Abed, Ellen R.B. Smith, and more for panels, signings, poetry, and workshops. Kids' Corner features author readings, crafts, and storytime. Browse the artisan market, catch a live Upstart Crow podcast, and explore the Workhouse galleries and artist studios—all part of Second Saturday.


Politics

MANASSAS — Amy Ashworth picked up the endorsement of Virginia State Senator Scott Surrovell.

The Democrat is running for the job of Prince William County Commonwealth Attorney, the top prosecutor for cases in the county and the cities of Manassas and Manassas Park.


Obituaries

Paula M. Swaim 72, of Ruther Glen, Virginia passed away peacefully April 5, 2019. She is preceded in death by her loving husband Gary Swaim, and father Paul Harris and mother Margaret Harris.

She is survived by two children – her loving son Ben Swaim, daughter-in-law Kim Swaim, granddaughter Abigail Swaim and by her daughter Lori Whipkey, her husband, granddaughter Allison Whipkey, and 2 great grandchildren.