Woodbridge District Supervisor Jeannie LaCroix said that while she understands the historical significance of the Old Bennett School, practical realities and the need for courthouse expansion make full preservation difficult for taxpayers.
LaCroix, a former court reporter who walked past the 1908 building hundreds of times, shared her perspective during a May 22, 2026, appearance on the Potomac Local Podcast.
More than 1,100 community members and over 200 cars turned out for the seventh annual Vettes for Willing Warriors at the Warrior Retreat at Bull Run, setting a new attendance record for the popular car show.
The event brought together car enthusiasts, families, volunteers, and local businesses to support Willing Warriors and its mission of serving wounded, ill, and injured service members, veterans, and their families. The nonprofit provides cost-free respite stays at its 37-acre Warrior Retreat at Bull Run in Haymarket, along with programs focused on healing, recovery, and support for moral injury.
“It is with deep sadness that OWL Volunteer Fire Department announces the passing of Life Member Daniel “Danny” Thompson,” OWL Volunteer Fire Department announced. “Our thoughts and heartfelt condolences are with his family, friends, and all who had the privilege of knowing him.”
“Rest easy, Danny. Thank you for your many years of service and dedication,” the department added.
“The school division has been attempting creative ways to re-litigate this matter ever since the arbitrator’s decision issued, because the basis for vacating arbitration awards is narrow,” Hansford’s attorney Toby Latham told InsideNoVa. “Neither the audit nor Ms. McCarthy’s declaration support this wild accusation… It desperately wants a do over.”
“The school system argued in its filing that vacating the final award in this case is warranted because the award was procured through fraud or other undue means, namely, Ms. Hansford’s false testimony at the hearing,” Prince William County Public Schools reported in its court filing.
“Yes, the data centers we have now are generating revenue. The question is to what end? And the question is, how many more do we really need?” Prince William Times reported. “This has divided our community. There are people who were best friends and now, they don’t even talk to each other anymore.”
“This has divided our community,” Four Seasons resident Carol Rediger told the Times. “Money speaks loudly. And a lot of supervisors have taken donations.”
The Dumfries Town Council unanimously approved a conditional use permit on May 19, 2026, clearing the way for electric vehicle-only auto sales at 17880 Fraley Blvd. in the B-1 General Business District.
The 1.89-acre property, which includes a 9,920-square-foot building, meets all zoning requirements for the proposed use. Reginald Tabor, Director of Planning, Community and Economic Development, confirmed during the public hearing that the site satisfies the minimum lot size of 1.5 acres, features a structure suitable for a showroom, includes paved areas for marked parking spaces, and can accommodate enclosed maintenance and service operations. All vehicles sold must be electric, with full compliance required before issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy.
The Town of Dumfries has promoted Joseph R. Vines III to deputy town manager, effective June 1, 2026. He will work alongside Town Manager Tangela Innis to support Town Council priorities, strengthen operations, and advance community engagement and sustainable growth.
Vines most recently served as the town’s director of recreation and civic engagement, a position he took on April 29, 2024. He brings more than 25 years of public sector leadership in parks, recreation, tourism, civic engagement, and community development. His experience includes strategic planning, facility and project management, capital improvements, and budget administration.
Prince William County Fire Marshals responded to a reported structure fire at the Sleep Inn on March 18 at 9:07 p.m. The hotel is located at 14080 Shoppers Best Way in Woodbridge (22192).
Investigators determined the suspect entered the building, discharged a liquid and ignited it, causing damage to the occupied dwelling. The probe identified two Arlington men.
