MANASSAS – (Press Release) Weems Elementary School is one of 59 schools in the state to earn a Virginia Purple Star Award for meeting the needs of military children and families. The Virginia Department of Education (VDOE) and the Virginia Council on the Interstate Compact on the Educational Opportunity for Military Children established the Purple […]
WOODBRIDGE — When it comes to the cost of removing children from trailer classrooms, $143 million may be too much to swallow.
The joint county/schools capital process team voted Oct. 29 to move forward with a $143.2 million plan to build new classroom space that would lead to the removal of more than 100 portable trailer classrooms stationed at Prince William County Public Schools.
WOODBRIDGE – (Press Release) On November 6, detectives from the Homicide Unit identified and arrested a suspect in connection to the double homicide that occurred in the 16800 block of Brandy Moor Lp in Woodbridge (22191) on November 4. The investigation revealed that the suspects, who were identified as the accused and Israel GAMEZ Jr., made arrangements to meet the victims, Christopher Jermaine WILLIAMS and a fourth individual, identified as a 22-year-old man, in the above area to sell a pair of shoes. Sometime during that meeting, the suspects attempted to rob the victims. During the altercation, WILLIAMS and GAMEZ were shot and killed. At some point, the accused and the other victim left the vehicle and fled on foot. The accused was later identified by detectives in connection to planning for and being present during the robbery attempt. Following the investigation, the accused, identified as Daunte Anthony MOTEN, was located and arrested without incident. The investigation continues. Additional charges are pending.
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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.
STAFFORD – (Press Release) Stafford County announced at a press conference this morning that the County joins 47 counties and 33 cities across the nation in acquiring its third AAA bond rating — the highest credit rating available. Moody’s Investors Service announced the bond rating upgrade this week, citing Stafford’s current healthy financial position as […]
PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY — Babur Lateef will hold on to his seat as Prince William County School Board Chair, At-large.
He won election to the seat Tuesday after being appointed to the position earlier this year following the resignation of former Chairman Ryan Sawyers.
MANASSAS — The second time was the charm for Theresa Coates-Ellis.
The Republican who lost her 2016 bid for Manassas City Council turned it around Tuesday night, winning a seat she had, essentially, sought for more than four years.
WOODBRIDGE — Prince William County wasn’t kind to Corey Stewart.
The electorate there overwhelming Tuesday chose the Democrat Tim Kaine over the Republican in the race for U.S. Senate.
FREDERICKSBURG — At the Vangie Williams campaign watch party in Jay’s Downtown Sports Lounge in Downtown Fredericksburg, tensions ran high as supporters, staff, and volunteers awaited the verdict of the first district congressional election.
“This is more exciting than all six of my daughters and marrying my husband, so that says a lot,” said Williams, a Democrat. “At least when you’re having a baby, you know what you’re going to get.”
STAFFORD – (Press Release) An intoxicated driver was arrested early Saturday morning by deputies with the Stafford County Sheriff’s Office for driving under the influence and felony eluding following a pursuit.
On November 3, 2018, at approximately 1:45 a.m., Deputy Brandon Boyle was on patrol in the area of 33 Wicomico Drive when he observed a vehicle repeatedly slowing down and speeding up over the speed limit. Then, at the intersection of Northampton Boulevard and Old Mineral Road, the vehicle failed to come to a complete stop at the stop sign.
