Prince William - Page 233 of 1256

T. Clay Wood Elementary School hosts STEAM Extravaganza

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”

Prince William County voters back data center opponents in primary

By Uriah Kiser

Published June 23, 2023 at 2:14PM

Jefferson/Wheeler

WRC-TV: “Data center expansion in Northern Virginia may have led to a stunning upset in Tuesday’s primary, when a political newcomer defeated the Prince William County Board of Supervisors chair.”

“Democrat Ann Wheeler has been the driving force behind a massive change in the county’s comprehensive plan, opening the door to data center development even in rural areas of the county.”

1 dead, another seriously injured after double shooting in Dumfries

By Uriah Kiser

Published June 23, 2023 at 10:06AM | Updated June 23, 2023 at 12:42PM

Williamstown is a community of townhomes in Dumfries, located east of U.S. 1. (Mary Davidson/PotomacLocal.com)

12:40 p.m. Update: “Homicide Investigation – On June 23 at 9:42AM, officers responded to a residence located in the 1900 block of Fort Monroe Ct in Dumfries (22026) to investigate a shooting. When officers arrived on scene, two men were located with gunshot injuries. Officers provided first aid to both men who were transported to area hospitals by fire & rescue personnel.

“One of the men has since died from his injuries sustained during the altercation. The second man remains hospitalized, his condition is currently unknown. The suspect, who is believed to be known to members of the home, fled the residence after the shooting and has not been located.

Sentara Medical Center and Potomac Urology reach prostate care milestone

By Amelia Breeden

Published June 23, 2023 at 7:36AM

Sentara Northern Virginia Medical Center: “Sentara Northern Virginia Medical Center (SNVMC) and Potomac Urology are celebrating the 750th case using Aquablation therapy for the treatment of enlarged or swollen prostate in men.”

“This milestone places SNVMC among a handful of hospitals in the U.S. to treat 750 patients or more using this innovative therapy.”

Driver faces attempted murder of police officer, victim expected to recover

By Uriah Kiser

Published June 23, 2023 at 7:17AM | Updated June 23, 2023 at 9:38AM

9:15 a.m. Prince William police: “Attempted Murder of a Law Enforcement Officer [LEO] | Officer-Involved Shooting *ARREST– The suspected driver involved in an officer-involved shooting stemming from a stolen vehicle from the 7-Eleven located at 14797 Darbydale Ave in Woodbridge (22193) on June 22, has been charged.

“Officers initially responded to the 7-Eleven at approximately 10:06PM after the caller reportedly exited the business to discover their 2012 Dodge Journey, which was left unsecured with keys inside, had been stolen from the parking lot. Responding officers broadcasted a BOLO (be on the lookout) for the vehicle.:

See who made the Dean’s List, graduated from college

By Amelia Breeden

Published June 23, 2023 at 7:00AM

[Photo by Leon Wu on Unsplash]

Some 5,885 degrees will be awarded during The University of Alabama’s spring 2023 commencement at Coleman Coliseum:

Austin Anderson of Bristow received the following degree(s): Bachelor of Science in Commerce & Business Administration

Woodbridge man, 29, charged with assault on police officer

By Uriah Kiser

Published June 22, 2023 at 5:54PM

Prince William police: “Assault & Battery on a Law Enforcement Officer [LEO] – On June 18 at 4:09PM, officers responded to a residence located in the 5600 block of Liberty Manor Cl. in [Dale City] to assist with a person in crisis. While attempting to take the individual into custody on an emergency custody order, he refused to follow officers’ commands and bit an officer.”

“During a brief struggle, the individual, identified as the accused, kicked an additional officer on more than one occasion before being taken into custody without further incident. The accused was transported to an area hospital for further evaluation. On June 21, following his release from the hospital, the accused, identified as Jaquan Christopher GANT, was arrested.”

Prince William GOP congratulates Tuesday’s winners; 29th still too close to call

By Amelia Breeden

Published June 22, 2023 at 3:27PM | Updated June 22, 2023 at 5:20PM

Prince William County Republican Committee: “As Chairman of the Prince William Republican Committee, I would like to offer my most enthusiastic congratulations to the winners in the June 20 Republican primaries, including Jeanine Lawson for County Chair, Bill Woolf in the 30th State Senate District, and John Stirrup in the 21st District of the House of Delegates.”

“I also would like to commend those Republican candidates that did not prevail, including Josh Quill and Robert Ruffolo; they demonstrated their courage and commitment to the principles of the Republican Party by undertaking all the ardors and difficulties of a political campaign.”

Prince William County’s 53rd Police Basic Recruit School graduation

By Amelia Breeden

Published June 22, 2023 at 9:12AM

Prince William Police Department: “The Prince William County Criminal Justice Academy Basic Law Enforcement 53rd Session graduated on Wednesday, June 21, 2023, in a ceremony at Gainesville High School in Gainesville (20155). This class was composed of 14 Prince William County Police officers.”

“The 14 men and women completed a 24-week course of training in all aspects of police work, including classes in firearms, use-of-force decision making, driver training, legal training, patrol techniques, criminal investigation and crash investigation.”