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Prince William County schools celebrate 300 retirees

By Kelly Sienkowski
Patriot High School in Prince William County, VA

Prince William County Schools press release: For some Prince William County Public Schools (PWCS) employees, the time has come to bid farewell to their classrooms and offices—their retirement from the school division marks the end of an era as well as a stepping stone toward their next grand adventure.

Nearly 300 employees—educators, support staff, and administrators who have dedicated years of their lives in service to our students will be celebrated in a retirement ceremony on May 21. Through their crucial work and irreplaceable efforts, they have provided a safe and welcoming environment for all students to learn the knowledge, skills, and habits of mind necessary to create a thriving future for themselves and their community.

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Man Rescued Near Lake Jackson Dam After Fall

By Uriah Kiser

On Thursday, May 9, 2024, at 5:53 p.m., emergency response units were dispatched to attend to an injury incident near the shoreline of the Occoquan River, close to the Lake Jackson Dam.

Upon arrival, responders recognized the necessity for additional units equipped for high-angle rescues, given the challenging terrain required to safely extricate the injured individual from the riverbank.

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Navigating the Next Term: Deshundra Jefferson Faces Crucial Choices Amidst Digital Gateway, Meals Tax Debates

By Alan Gloss

In the wake of the contentious Digital Gateway project and ongoing debates surrounding the Meals Tax, Chair At-large Deshundra Jefferson of the Prince William Board of County Supervisors faces a series of complex decisions as county leaders leave their honeymoon phase and prepare for the next three and a half years of their term. 

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Exclusive: Dumfries Busts Gala Budget by 135%, Sells 12 Tickets

By Alan Gloss

By Alan Gloss and Sarah Romero

Dumfries is celebrating its 275th anniversary this weekend, amid budgetary woes as it prepares for a three-day extravaganza to mark the occasion. Originally, the town council approved a $100,000 budget for the celebration, but it was revealed Tuesday that planners had overspent by $28,000.

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Prince William and Stafford County Business Owners Eligible for SBA Disaster Funding Following Bridge Collapse and Port Closure

By Uriah Kiser
The Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore collapsed on March 28, 2024. [Photo: USDOT Facebook]

The collapse, which occurred on March 26, 2024, has had a far-reaching impact on commerce and transport across the region, necessitating these federal measures. Eligible areas extend beyond Maryland and include certain counties in Delaware, the District of Columbia, Pennsylvania, Virginia, and West Virginia.

The SBA is offering up to $2 million in loans to businesses and non-profit organizations. Interest rates for businesses and small agricultural cooperatives are set at 4.000% and 3.250% for non-profit organizations. The loan terms may extend up to 30 years, depending on the borrower’s financial condition. Applications are open until December 30, 2024.

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On the Move

By Amelia Breeden
[Photo by Leon Wu on Unsplash]

Incoming students have enrolled at McDaniel College as members of the Class of 2028. This list includes students who have deposited as of May 3, 2024. Micah Hagander and Sydney Turner of Stafford.

The following people were recently initiated into The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi, the nation’s oldest and most selective collegiate honor society for all academic disciplines: Yanyna Yaich of Woodbridge at the University of West Alabama and Nina Buckley of Montclair at George Mason University.

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Student found with brass knuckles charged

By Uriah Kiser
Patriot High School in Prince William County, VA

Authorities at Patriot High School in Brentsville were alerted to the presence of a weapon on school premises following a tip received through the See Something Say Something App.

The School Resource Officer (SRO) was notified on May 7 at 10:24 a.m., indicating that a student had been in possession of a weapon the previous evening during an after-school function. The investigation revealed that the student was seen with metal knuckles, police said.

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Supporting those who Served: Veterans Docket Graduates Six

By Alan Gloss
Judge Jarvis shakes hands with keynote speaker Joe Houser thanking him for his support of the program. [Photo: Prince William County Government]

The graduates gave heartfelt speeches. In one, a program alum described reaching a low point in his post-military life: “I went from being a problem-solver to being the problem,” he said as he choked back tears.

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Get Ahead: New Starbucks Proposed Near Dumfries

By Uriah Kiser
Photo by Sorin Sîrbu on Unsplash

The Prince William County Planning Commission will hear plans for a new Starbucks in the Princeton Woods neighborhood of Woodbridge. The proposed location for the Starbucks is at 17050 Richmond Highway, just south of the intersection with Pine Bluff Road.

This new development, covering about an acre, will include a drive-through facility as part of the restaurant. The company is applying for a special use permit to allow that drive-through lane.

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Prince William official says county ‘erroneously’ granted developer Miller & Smith dumping permit at Belmont Bay

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Prince William County has rescinded permits granted to a developer to dump construction debris on what used to be the Belmont Bay subdivision’s golf course as work continues on an expansion to the waterfront community.

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