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13 students tapped for Virginia Senior Honors Choir

Published December 9, 2023 at 9:31PM | Updated August 13, 2024 at 6:25PM

Prince William County Public Schools: “The Virginia Music Educators Association (VMEA) selected 13 Prince William County Public Schools (PWCS) students to perform in the 2023 VMEA Senior Honors Choir at the VMEA annual conference held recently.”

“PWCS is proud to have these exceptionally talented seniors represent our school division at this year’s VMEA honors choir,” said Michelle Milligan, administrative coordinator of the arts in PWCS. “Thank you to our dedicated teachers, students, parents, and community supporters, and congratulations to these students on your successful achievement in music that is being recognized and celebrated at the state level.”

PW Digital Gateway hearing info posted; Public speaker sign ups due by 5 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 11, 2023

By Uriah Kiser

Published December 9, 2023 at 9:01PM

The James McCoart Building at the Prince William County Government Center. [Photo by Uriah Kiser/Potomac Local News]

“For those members of the public wishing to speak on any of the rezonings, signups will begin in person at 8 a.m. in the atrium of the McCoart Building. The building will open at 8 a.m. and members of the public will not be allowed to sign up before 8 a.m. Those wishing to speak remotely may sign up online and must sign up before 5 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 11, 2023.”

The Board of County Supervisors will meet at 10 a.m. to hear two rezoning cases for the long-debated Prince William Digital Gateway. It will clear the way for nearly 900 acres of data center space next to Manassas National Battlefield Park if approved. The site of the first major Civil War battle, a total of 532,727 visited the park in 2022.

Supervisors, school board plan swear-in ceremonies

By Uriah Kiser

Published December 9, 2023 at 8:41PM | Updated August 13, 2024 at 6:25PM

Left to right: Jeremy McPike (D), Deshundra Jefferson (D), and Babur Lateef (D), all elected to serve four-year terms in the Virginia State Senate, Prince William Board of County Supervisors, and Prince William County School Board, respectively, on November 7, 2023.

The Prince William County Board of Suepervisors and School Board will hold swearing-in ceremonies.

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Freedom-Woodbridge wins second straight Class 6 state football title

By Uriah Kiser

Published December 9, 2023 at 3:07PM | Updated August 13, 2024 at 6:25PM

“Freedom-Woodbridge High School defeated Highland Springs 42-34 Saturday at the University of Virginia to claim its second straight Class 6 state football title,” Insidenova.com reports.

‘Challenging week’ for Patriot High School after teens beaten, stuck by car

By Uriah Kiser

Published December 9, 2023 at 9:33AM | Updated August 13, 2024 at 6:25PM

Patriot High School in Prince William County, VA

A Patriot High School student was struck by a car driven by another student in front of Marsteller Middle School on Monday, Dec. 4, 2023.

A 17-year-old driver struck a 16-year-old boy who was walking outside the middle school about a mile from Patriot High, 10504 Kettle Run Road in Nokesville.

Schools approve 2024-25 calendar, see elementary reading improvement

By Uriah Kiser

Published December 9, 2023 at 8:41AM | Updated August 13, 2024 at 6:25PM

“In elementary schools, we are seeing improvement in reading levels, specifically a 5% increase in our Phonological Awareness Literacy Screenings (PALS), a comprehensive assessment of young children’s knowledge of the important literacy fundamentals that are predictive of future reading success,” reports Prince William County Public Schools Superintendent Dr. LaTanya McDade.

“Also, earlier this week, the School Board voted on the 2024-25 school calendar. Option A was selected in alignment with the community and staff survey results. As a reminder, Option A provides a full two weeks at winter break and a teacher workday following spring break. The 2024-25 school calendar’s first day of school for students will be August 19, 2024.”

New E-ZPass ramps open at Quantico, Courthouse Road marking FredEx completion

By Uriah Kiser

Published December 9, 2023 at 8:35AM

Transurban North America, operator of the 95, 395, and 495 Express Lanes, announced today the final access points of the 95 Express Lanes Fredericksburg Extension will open at 10 p.m. on December 7, 2023, ready for northbound rush hour the morning of December 8, 2023.

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Willie J. Toney, former Dumfries Councilman, is 49th Annual Christmas Parade Grand Marshal

By Amelia Breeden

Published December 9, 2023 at 8:04AM | Updated December 9, 2023 at 3:50PM

It’s parade day in Dumfries, as the town will welcome the season during its 49th annual Christmas Parade.

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Two teens charged in shooting into home; Police seek a third

By Amelia Breeden

Published December 9, 2023 at 8:04AM

Prince William Police Department: “Shooting Investigations *ADDITIONAL ARRESTS – On December 7, detectives obtained petitions for additional suspects involved in the shootings that were reported to have occurred at residences located on Kenmore Drive and Kentland Drive in [Dale City] on November 27.”

“Further investigation revealed on November 25, the previous suspect, a 15-year-old male juvenile, was determined to be involved in taking a firearm from a vehicle parked on Northgate Drive and had stolen a vehicle from Potomac Mills on November 26. The stolen vehicle was recovered on November 28, and the stolen firearm was subsequently recovered on November 29, both in the Woodbridge area.”