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Gorka, national media personality and former White House advisor, teams with Van Meter to bring conservative message to Prince William

Published June 30, 2023 at 9:17AM | Updated July 1, 2023 at 8:27AM

Van Meter (on right), Gorka (on left) spoke at the Harbor Grill on Thursday, June 29, 2023.

Dr. Sebastian Gorka, a conservative radio and TV host with over 3 million listeners, came to Woodbridge to stump for Mike Van Meter, who was running for State Senate in District 33 against Jennifer Carroll Foy, vying to return to the Virginia Capitol.

Gorka said Van Meter is running in the strongly-leaning Democrat district, which includes portions part of southern Fairfax County, and Woodbridge Prince William County, in hopes to counteract ideological changes ushered in under Democrats, who controlled the House, Senate, and Governor’s office until 2021.

Gautam named Habitat for Humanity Prince William board chair

By Uriah Kiser

Published June 30, 2023 at 9:00AM

Habitat for Humanity Prince William County: “Habitat for Humanity Prince William County would like to welcome Ms. Sonia Gautam as our new Board Chair for FY24! She has served prior on our Board of Directors as a board member and is now ready to lead us into FY24 with her energy, ideas, and drive.”

“Sonia is a native Nepali and has worked in the Prince William County area formally as a Bank Manager at Truist Bank, and currently serves as a Business Development Officer with FVC Bank. She brings to the board 13 years of experience in the banking and finance industry with cumulative experience in providing financial literacy for clients. She received a BA in Finance from Mountain State University, WV, and a BBS (bachelor’s in business science) in International Finance from St. Xavier’s University from Kathmandu, Nepal. Sonia has developed a strong sense of devotion to the nonprofit sector as a board member and has worked with Habitat to provide financial literacy courses for families in Prince William County. This experience has provided Sonia a deep appreciation for how nonprofits seek to improve the quality of life in our region.”

Prince William County Parks wildlife photo contest open until July 31

By Amelia Breeden

Published June 29, 2023 at 4:11PM

Starting June 15, Prince William County Parks, Recreation & Tourism invited the community to participate in a wildlife photo contest.

The list of categories you can submit your work in includes:

Victim pepper-sprayed at home

By Amelia Breeden

Published June 29, 2023 at 4:05PM

Prince William Police Department: Abduction *ARREST – “On June 26, the suspect sought in connection to the assault that was reported to have occurred at the Chick-Fil-A located at 10677 Sudley Manor Dr. in Manassas (20109) on June 8, was arrested. The accused, identified as Exequias CARBAJAL ORTIZ, turned himself in to police without incident.”

“Abduction [Previously Released] – “On June 8 at 3:10PM, officers responded to the Chick-Fil-A located at 10677 Sudley Manor Dr. in Manassas (20109) to investigate an assault. The investigation revealed a 33-year-old female employee, and another employee, identified as the accused, were involved in a verbal altercation that escalated.

Opinion: ‘Republicans, Democrats, and Independents came together to oust Wheeler’

By Letters to the Editor

Published June 29, 2023 at 9:56AM

Karl Greten, of Gainesville, speech at the June 27 Prince William Board of County Supervisors meeting: “I am Karl Greten, and I live in the Gainesville District. We are against the Digital Gateway CPA on Pageland Lane and its associated rezoning.”

“Chair Wheeler’s statement about the next Chair making statements about MAGA is completely accurate. Wheeler has not listened to the statements from PWC citizens that the underlying issue is to make PWC great, make VA great, and Make America Great. Wheeler, what do you want? Make Russia or China, or Iran great? This is what Wheeler has not understood. Perhaps you were trying to make another locale, state, or country great. PWC citizens are working to make PWC great and to not bulldoze it.”

Zavala, 23, found

By Uriah Kiser

Published June 29, 2023 at 9:40AM | Updated June 29, 2023 at 1:21PM

Updated 1:20 p.m. — Virginia State Police: “Per the Prince William County Police Department, Josias Suriel Zavala has been SAFELY LOCATED. This alert is canceled.”

Original post — Prince William police: “MISSING ENDANGERED ADULT: The Prince William County Police Department is asking for the public’s help locating Josias Suriel ZAVALA who was reportedly last seen at his residence on Alleghany Rd. in the Manassas area of Prince William County at 12:00AM on June 27 after making concerning statements to family. Later that morning, he left the residence and may be operating a silver, 2002 Honda CRV with Virginia registration ZY1436.”

Lawson proposes reprieve on data center, development cases for lame duck board

By Uriah Kiser

Published June 28, 2023 at 9:59PM

Brentsville District Supervisor Jeanine Lawson

Press release: “On Tuesday, [June 27, 2023] Brentsville Supervisor Jeanine Lawson introduced a resolution at the Board meeting. This will commit the Board to abstain from scheduling certain land use public hearings during the period from Election Day, November 7, 2023, through the conclusion of the current Board’s term on December 31, 2023.”

“In the recent primary, voters expressed their strong opposition to reckless data center development pushed by Chair Wheeler and her Democrat colleagues, Supervisor Angry, Bailey, Boddye, and Franklin. The message conveyed by voters was clear that expediting development approvals without transparency and disregarding citizen input will bear consequences at the voting booth. In response, Supervisor Lawson’s resolution seeks to address public anxiety about the conduct of a lame duck Board.”

Shots ring out in front of Domino’s Pizza

By Uriah Kiser

Published June 28, 2023 at 9:29PM | Updated June 28, 2023 at 9:48PM

Updated 9:47 p.m. — Prince William police are investigating a shooting in front of a Domino’s Pizza on Route 1 in Woodbridge.

Shots rang out at about 8 p.m. in front of the pizza delivery, at 14402 Richmond Highway, in Prince William Plaza.

Martin calls for recount with two-vote difference in 29th District GOP primary

By Uriah Kiser

Published June 28, 2023 at 8:52PM

Insidenova.com: “Down just two votes, Maria Martin announced Tuesday she intends to request a recount in the Republican primary for the District 29 State Senate seat, even as opponent Nikki Rattray Baldwin declared victory in the contest.”

Dumfries donates $5,000 to Habitat for Humanity to restore resident’s water

By Uriah Kiser

Published June 28, 2023 at 8:38PM

Habitat for Humanity Prince William County: “The Town of Dumfries presented Habitat for Humanity Prince William County a grant for $5,000 to support our Critical Home Repair Program! These funds were used to assist a community member living in the Town of Dumfries with restoring water use back to their home. Habitat for Humanity was contacted by a Dumfries community member who has lived in their home for 20 years.

“The partner family reported that their sewer line had busted and backed up into the basement of their home. Even worse, our partner family had been without water use in their home for months. With the help from the Town of Dumfries Mayor and City Council, Habitat Prince William was able to repair our partner family’s sewer line, and now our family can now use their water in the comfort of their home! Again, thank you Town of Dumfries for your support of Habitat in providing a hand-up in this project!”