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North Stafford High School has launched an initiative, Reclaim Souls, to tackle chronic absenteeism through personal outreach. Teachers made over 300 phone calls and conducted over 100 home visits to encourage students with excessive absences to return to school. The school also introduced an attendance recovery program, offering after-school sessions three times a week for students to catch up on missed work.

Principal Dr. Dashan Turner emphasized the importance of daily attendance for academic success and student safety. The initiative includes outreach to Hispanic families, positive reinforcement strategies, and plans to expand multilingual communication efforts. Superintendent Dr. Daniel W. Smith praised the program as a model for other schools.


Manassas

A two-story home on Waterford Drive in Manassas was engulfed in flames Friday evening, prompting a multi-agency response from area fire and rescue teams.

The Manassas Fire and Rescue Department reported that units were dispatched to the 10200 block of Waterford Drive around 5 p.m. on February 14, 2025, after multiple 911 callers reported a house fire. Upon arrival, crews found heavy flames shooting through the roof of the single-family home.


Manassas Park

 The Manassas Park Governing Body has appointed Kevin Moreau to fill a vacant seat on the Governing Body (City Council) following the recent election of Alana Mensing as mayor.

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The Prince William County Human Rights Commission issued a statement on Thursday reaffirming its commitment to enforcing local civil rights protections amid changes to federal policies regarding Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives. 

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Deputy Commonwealth’s Attorney Matthew B. Lowery appeared Feb. 14 before retired Judge Charles B. Foley in Prince William County General District Court in Manassas. Foley, who was serving as a visiting judge, dismissed charges of driving while intoxicated and refusing to take a blood or breath test.


Breaking News

Firefighters responded to a house fire Tuesday evening at 100201 Waterford Drive, near Clover Hill Road.

Crews from Manassas and Prince William County Fire and Rescue were dispatched at 5:05 p.m. to the three-story home, where flames had spread to the second floor. All occupants and a dog safely evacuated before firefighters arrived.


Fredericksburg

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Pets

Meet Niffler, a charming and dapper tuxedo cat searching for his forever family. This friendly feline, estimated to be around 2-3 years old, is currently available for adoption at the Stafford County Animal Shelter (SCAS).

Niffler is a social butterfly who adores people and is sure to bring laughter and joy into his new home. He was surrendered to the shelter after his previous family could no longer provide for him, but he remains hopeful that his perfect match will come along soon.