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Hood appointed high schools associate superintendent

Published June 27, 2023 at 8:53AM | Updated August 13, 2024 at 6:26PM

Prince William County Schools E-News: “Prince William County Public Schools (PWCS) has appointed Greg Hood as associate superintendent for high schools, effective July 1. Hood will assume this role following the retirement of William Bixby.”

“As associate superintendent for high schools, Hood will provide support and direction to the 13 comprehensive PWCS high schools, as well as alternative and specialty schools, and athletics and activities, with a total enrollment of approximately 29,000 students. This position serves as a member of the executive cabinet.”

Stafford man wanted for murder in Dumfries homicide

By Uriah Kiser

Published June 26, 2023 at 1:26PM | Updated June 27, 2023 at 3:14PM

Update June 27, 2023 — The suspect wanted in this case turned himself in. More details.

Original post — Prince William police: “Murder Investigation *SUSPECT WANTED & VICTIM IDENTIFIED – Detectives have obtained arrest warrants for the suspect sought in connection to the fatal shooting that occurred at a home located in the 1900 block of Fort Monroe Ct in Dumfries (22026) on June 23.”

McDade outlines schools improvement plans to Dumfries Town Council

By Sarah Romero

Published June 26, 2023 at 10:55AM | Updated August 13, 2024 at 6:26PM

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Prince William County Public Schools Superintendent Dr. LaTanya McDade told the Dumfries Town Council she’s working on several improvements to county schools.

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2 shot at home in Woodbridge, suspect in custody

By Uriah Kiser

Published June 25, 2023 at 10:21PM

Two people were shot at a house on Redbud Court in Woodbridge. [Submitted photo: Keith W]

We don’t know the extent of the victim’s injuries or what led to the shooting. Both victims were taken to Inova Fairfax Hosptial by ambulance.

One person is in custody, according to initial reports.

McPike wins Dem nomination in 29th Senate; 2 votes separate GOP candidates

By Uriah Kiser

Published June 25, 2023 at 3:40PM | Updated June 26, 2023 at 9:52AM

Top row: Guzman, McPike. Bottom row: Baldwin and Martin

Delegate Elizabeth Guzman conceded in her primary race with Senator Jeremy McPike. A total of 53 votes separated the two Democrats.

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School board shifts weapons search policy to COO as system prepares for metal detectors

By Uriah Kiser

Published June 25, 2023 at 3:00PM | Updated August 13, 2024 at 6:26PM

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]

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Unsolved Dale City triple murder case turns 45

By Uriah Kiser

Published June 24, 2023 at 1:00PM

Prince William police: “On June 24, 1978, Deborah Frank, Sharon Lake & Karen Scarbrough were found dead in a Ryland Homes sales trailer in [Dale City]. Sharon was helping Deborah find a home. This was Karen’s first job upon graduating from high school. All 3 died from a gunshot wound.”

Washington Post: “The three women were each shot once in the back of the head and found lying side by side in a trailer used as a housing development office. Police yesterday called the shootings the worst crime in the history of the county.”

Primary winners still unknown for Senate District 29

By Uriah Kiser

Published June 24, 2023 at 11:00AM

Top row: Guzman, McPike. Bottom row: Baldwin and Martin

The Center Square: “Clear winners and losers emerged from Tuesday’s state Senate primaries, except for Virginia Senate District 29, where Democratic and Republican candidates are locked in races too close to call.”

“With more than 95% of votes in and only provisional and mail-in ballots left to be tallied, the races of Democrats Sen. Jeremy McPike and challenger Del. Elizabeth Guzman, and Republicans Maria Martin and Nikki Baldwin are headed toward a recount.”

T. Clay Wood Elementary School hosts STEAM Extravaganza

By Madina Habib

Published June 24, 2023 at 10:00AM | Updated August 13, 2024 at 6:26PM

Prince William County Public Schools: “Community organizations and business partners of T. Clay Wood Elementary School gathered from near and far to provide an incredible science, technology, engineering, art, and mathematics (STEAM) expo for students and families.”

“The goal was to showcase their love for STEAM to elementary school students, and T. Clay Wood Elementary staff members and local partners delivered. The room was divided into different stations dedicated to a portion of STEAM, with hands-on activities for the students.”

NOVEC ads win 4 Telly Awards

By Madina Habib

Published June 24, 2023 at 7:00AM

NOVEC News Release: “Northern Virginia Electric Cooperative, along with G&T Communications, announced June 10 that they have received one silver and three bronze Telly Awards for television advertisements. The Telly Awards honor excellence in video and television “across all screens.” The Telly Awards Judging Council includes experts from Marvel, TIME, and Vimeo.”

“NOVEC is a not-for-profit electric utility corporation that supplies and distributes electricity and energy-related services to more than 175,000 metered customers in Fairfax, Fauquier, Loudoun, Prince William, Stafford, and Clarke counties, the Town of Clifton, and the City of Manassas Park”