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Snow early Friday, mixing with rain after 1 o’clock | Water’s End Brewery sponsors our weather posts

By Uriah Kiser

The National Weather Service states that today’s weather will feature mostly cloudy conditions with a high near 40 and a south wind of 3 to 6 mph. Tonight, there’s a chance of snow before 2 am, transitioning to a chance of rain and snow between 2 am and 4 am, followed by likely snow after 4 am. Cloudy skies are expected, with a low of around 31 and a light and variable wind.

The precipitation chance is 60%, and new snow accumulation could be less than a half inch, according to the National Weather Service.

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Politics

Senate committee recommends boosting teacher pay

By Uriah Kiser
Preschool Teacher, Ms. Brandy, admires the work of one of her preschool students.

“The Virginia Senate Education and Health Committee recommends legislation to boost teacher pay, following the committee’s first meeting of the 2024 legislative session,” reports Morgan Sweeney at The Center Square. “SB 104, sponsored by longtime senator and committee member Sen. Louise Lucas, D-Portsmouth, would deeply impact teachers’ livelihoods in the commonwealth and require an ongoing commitment from the state. It seeks to raise Virginia teachers’ salaries to at or above the national average.”

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Roem confident in FOIA reform bill that places caps on what public bodies can charge

By Uriah Kiser
Roem

Virginia Senator Danica Roem (D-30, Gainesville, Manassas) is encouraged about her bill to reform the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) fees.

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World of Travel Show 2027

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BlackRock Center for the Arts

12901 Town Commons Dr

Germantown, Maryland 20874

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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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Features

Dumfries to celebrate 275th milestone over three days in May

By Uriah Kiser

Dumfries turns 275 years old this year, and the town council got an update on a planned three-day event to commemorate the milestone.

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Politics

Manassas Mayor, Dumfries Vice Mayor on the move

By Uriah Kiser
Mary Reilly of Creative Brush Studios and Manassas Mayor Michelle Davis Younger unveil Davis Younger's portrait at the city's 150th anniversary celebration on April 1, 2023.

Manassas City Mayor Michelle Davis-Younger is attending the U.S. Conference of Mayors (USCM) 92nd Winter Meeting in Washington, D.C. The three-day conference brings together over 250 mayors nationwide to discuss challenges, share best practices, and engage with federal officials.

Davis-Younger, a first-time attendee, expressed her appreciation for the opportunity to network and participate in informative sessions addressing various concerns, from poverty and homelessness to AI. The meeting includes conversations with national leaders, including President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris. Davis-Younger will also visit the White House on January 19.

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Town leaders praise new Dumfries Citizen Connect app

By Uriah Kiser
Dumfries is Virginia's oldest continually chartered town.

The Dumfries Town Council received a presentation on the new Dumfries Citizen Connect app, presented by Kevin Strauss of GoGov, during its January 9, 2024 meeting.

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Women call police, flasher arrested near Potomac Mills

By Uriah Kiser

Indecent Exposure – January 16, 9:11 AM

On January 16, at 9:11 a.m. officers responded to the area of Potomac Mills Road near Opitz Blvd. in Woodbridge to investigate an indecent exposure incident. Two female victims, aged 29 and 37, reported that an unknown man, identified as Rodney Kayne BYRNE, exposed himself and made inappropriate gestures. The women promptly contacted the police, leading to the detention of the accused without incident. Following the investigation, Rodney Kayne BYRNE, 33, of no fixed address, was charged with indecent exposure. His court date is pending, and he has been released on a court summons.

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Sheriff’s report: Wanted Spotsylvania man claimed to be on Viagra

By Uriah Kiser

Drugs

On 1/15, 7:34 p.m., Deputy E.T. Osborn responded to a disturbance at Walgreens, 50 White Oak Road. A male acting strangely was wanted out of Spotsylvania. During arrest, drug paraphernalia and a suspected controlled substance (claimed to be Viagra) were found. The suspect faced charges and was held at Rappahannock Regional Jail.

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