Prince William

Inaugural Schools Sports Fair Saturday, June 1, 2024

By Uriah Kiser

The Inaugural Prince William County Public Schools Sports Fair is set to take place on Saturday, June 1, 2024, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., offering a showcase of athletic opportunities within the public school system.

“All VHSL sports will be featured at the PWCS Sports Fair,” said school division spokeswoman Megan Silas. “This includes cheerleading, cross country, golf, field hockey, football, volleyball, basketball, gymnastics, swimming, wrestling, baseball, crew, lacrosse, softball, soccer, tennis, and track.”

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News

Poll Results: Majority call for restoring Stonewall Jackson’s Name to High School

By Uriah Kiser
Unity Reed High School when it was named Stonewall Jackson High School.

Potomac Local News recently conducted a poll asking readers whether Prince William County Public Schools should restore Stonewall Jackson’s name to Unity Reed High School near Manassas.

The results of the poll are as follows:

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Quantico

‘It Appears They Covered It Up:’ Officials Demand Answers as Quantico Marine Corps Base Conceals Security Breach

By Uriah Kiser

Elected officials are questioning why Quantico Marine Corps Base didn’t tell the public about an attempted security breach at its main gate on May 3, 2024.

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Prince William

Judge revokes bond for man accused of killing girlfriend, young child in Dumfries crash

By Local News
The Judicial Center for Prince William County, Manassas, and Manassas Park.

A Prince William County judge revoked the $5,000 bond for a Virginia man who is accused of killing his girlfriend and her young child in a car crash.

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Prince William

Service Authority Names Science & Engineering Fair Winners

By Uriah Kiser

The Prince William County Service Authority has recently recognized the achievements of 11 middle and high school students from Prince William County, Manassas, and Manassas Park for their outstanding submissions in the 2024 Prince William-Manassas Regional Science & Engineering Fair.

Teaming up annually with Prince William County Schools, the Service Authority reviews water- and wastewater-related projects in the Science & Engineering Fair, singling out exceptional endeavors for Service Authority Organizational Awards. The winners of this year’s student competition were presented with cash prizes and accolades during the May 9 Service Authority Board of Directors meeting.

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Fairfax

Woodbridge man dies in motorcycle crash

By Uriah Kiser

This morning around 5:18 a.m., officers responded to a motorcycle crash on Rolling Road near Delong Drive in Newington involving a 2003 Honda 1300. The motorcyclist, Cornell Parish III, 32, of Woodbridge was taken to the hospital and pronounced deceased.

Preliminarily, detectives believe that a BMW sedan may have been involved in the crash based on evidence found at the scene. Detectives are actively investigating the crash’s circumstances and if speed or alcohol were factors.

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Politics

Spanberger to hold telephone town hall, mum on Quantico

By Uriah Kiser
Rep. Abigail Spanberger (D) holds ceremonial check with her name on it while posing for a photo with Prince William Board of County Supervisors members.

With an eye toward future political aspirations, Representative Abigail Spanberger (D) of Virginia’s 7th Congressional District is set to host a telephone town hall on Thursday, May 16, from 7:30 pm to 8:30 pm.

The town hall, a staple of political engagement for elected officials, comes following a security breach at Quantico Marine Corps Base, located within her district boundaries. On May 3, two men inside a box truck, claiming to work for Amazon, tried to run the gate and were stopped by military police, and turned over to ICE.

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Features

CRRL-Con Returns: Howell Branch Library to Host 10th Annual Comic Convention

By Uriah Kiser

The Central Rappahannock Regional Library (CRRL) is gearing up to host its much-anticipated annual event, the 10th Annual CRRL-Con, at the Howell Branch Library in Stafford County. Scheduled for Saturday, May 18, from noon to 4 p.m., this event promises a jam-packed day of entertainment for comic enthusiasts of all ages.

Library spokesman Sean Bonney shared, “CRRL-Con has become a staple event in our community, bringing together fans of pop art, comics, anime, manga, and cosplay. It’s a celebration of creativity and storytelling.”

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