Prince William

New charges for suspect in church threat case

By Uriah Kiser
[Scott Rodgerson/Unsplash]

Prince William Police: “Attempted Aggravated Murder – On December 10, detectives obtained an additional charge against the accused in connection to the threat of violence investigation that began at the Park Valley Church located at 4500 Waverly Farm Drive in Haymarket on September 24.

“The additional charge against the accused, identified as Rui JIANG, stems from the ongoing investigation and analysis of digital evidence obtained during the search warrant executed at his residence in Falls Church.

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Pedestrian bridge opens on Occoquan Greenway

By Amelia Breeden

Prince William County Government: “Prince William County leaders, staff and members of the Lake Ridge community came together to celebrate the officially opening of the Occoquan Greenway Hedges Run Segment 3 Bridge that was installed earlier this summer.”

“The new bridge, for both pedestrians and bicyclists, is an upgrade to an existing trail, leased for public access from Lake Ridge Parks and Recreation Association, in the Lake Ridge community near the Occoquan Reservoir. The bridge and associated trail reroute replaces three splash-through creek crossings with a single elevated pedestrian/bicycle route.”

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Prince William County School Board passes amendment to policy on naming schools, other facilities

By Uriah Kiser
The Edward L. Kelly Leadership Center is the headquarters for the Prince William County Public School System. [Photo via Prince William County Public Schools]

“The Prince William County School Board adopted an amendment at its Dec. 5 meeting that will revise its policy on naming schools and other facilities,”

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Digital Gateway decision day: We talked with supporters and opponents of what would be the world’s largest data center project

By Uriah Kiser

Prince William Digital Gateway opponents gathered this morning, Tuesday, Dec. 12, 2023, in a prayer circle outside the Prince William County Government Center in one last-ditch effort to oppose what’s billed as the world’s most significant data center complex.

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Veterans docket helping vets with addiction, homelessness, PTSD

By Uriah Kiser

Six U.S. military veterans graduated from the Prince William County Circuit Court Veterans Docket.

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Supervisor cites decade-old denial of ‘Stone Haven’ housing development as reason for his support for Devlin data centers

By Uriah Kiser
Occoquan District Supervisor Kenny Boddye [Photo: Uriah Kiser/PLN]

Days before the Prince William Board of County Supervisors takes up its next controversial data center vote —on the Prince William Digital Gateway —two board members are talking about the reasons behind the board’s recent approval of the equally controversial Devlin Technology Park and what role a failed, decade-old housing development may have played in that decision.

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School Board adopts citizen comment policy changes

By Uriah Kiser
Following its decision to require employees to become vaccinated or submit to weekly testing, Prince William County Schools roped off nearly half of its meeting room to maintain distance between the School Board and residents. [Photo: Uriah Kiser/PLN]

“Board members on Dec. 5 supported a revised version of an amendment proposed at the board’s last meeting; the revision was based on public comments and remarks submitted by board members.”

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Landfill and compost facility modify hours for Christmas, New Years

By Amelia Breeden
Prince William County landfill

Prince William County: “The Prince William County Landfill and the Compost Facility will be closed on Monday, December 25.”

“Both facilities will resume normal operation on Tuesday, December 26. Both facilities will also be closed on Monday, January 1, 2024, for New Year’s Day and resume service on Tuesday, January 2.”

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Haymarket Iceplex to host Hockey Fights Cancer tournament fundraiser on Jan. 6, 2024

By Uriah Kiser

Haymarket Adult Hockey League: “In January and February of 2024, our League is supporting the 25th anniversary of the Hockey Fights Cancer initiative. Hockey Fights Cancer is a partnership between the National Hockey League and the American Cancer Society.”

“We are holding a fundraiser event on January 6, 2024. It is a 3v3 Pond Hockey-style tournament in which 10 teams will participate. One team is coming all the way from Roanoke to join us! We also have Hockey Fights Cancer (HFC) designated games for each of the 22 teams in our league. These cancer awareness games will celebrate cancer survivors and raise donated funds for the American Cancer Society’s mission to save lives from cancer.”

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Roem opposes all data centers in western Pr. Wm.: ‘Send ’em to Tazewell’

By Uriah Kiser
Roem [Photo courtesy Mike Beaty]

I oppose the existence of all data centers in western Prince William County – period. And the ones that are there currently need to be taxed to match Loudoun, if not exceed it, and if someone wants to pack up and leave because, oh no their data center tax is too much, I will personally put a big yellow ribbon around it and ship it to Tazewell County where they’re happy to have it.

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