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School Board hires law firm to review Prince William Superintendent’s Twitter interactions with students

Published May 7, 2020 at 12:47AM | Updated May 8, 2020 at 6:43PM

The Prince William County School Board hired an outside law firm to review Superintendent Steven L. Walt’s Twitter communications with students.

“The School Board is aware of the allegations recently asserted against the Divison Superintendent. In response to the filing of these complaints, early last month the School Board retained an independent outside firm to conduct an external review of Dr. Walts’ official twitter account to determine the validity of the allegations and provide the Board with a confidential report,” a statement read from Diana Gulotta, Director of Communication Services.

‘Potomac Shores’ Middle School is set to open in Woodbridge. Here’s who will be affected

By Arabella Thornhill

Published May 6, 2020 at 10:56AM

(Photo: Prince William County Public Schools)

Prince William County Public Schools will hold a series of webinars to discuss planning for the future opening ‘Potomac Shores’ Middle School in Woodbridge.

The first virtual meeting will be held from 7 to 9 p.m. tomorrow, Thursday, May 7.

Pedestrian dies in crash, driver flees scene

By Uriah Kiser

Published May 6, 2020 at 10:44AM

A pedestrian has died after being struck by a car near Manassas.

Police were called to the area of Balls Ford and Sudley roads at 5 a.m. to investigate a hit and run crash. A preliminary investigation revealed that the operator of a silver-colored sedan was turning west onto Balls Ford Road from Sudley Road and struck a pedestrian who was crossing Sudley Road.

Williams now says she’ll participate in Saturday’s candidate

By Uriah Kiser

Published May 6, 2020 at 10:08AM | Updated May 6, 2020 at 9:07PM

She’s in. She’s out. Now she’s back in.

Lavangelene Aereka “Vangie” Williams says she’ll participate in a Democratic forum scheduled from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, May 3 on Facebook Live. The two-time candidate for Virginia’s 1st Congressional District will face a Primary opponent, Qasim Rashid, who last year ran for the 28th District seat in the Virginia ~~House of Delegates~~ Senate seat and lost to ~~Joshua Cole~~ Richard Stuart (R).

Exclusive: Prince William schools to allow in-person graduation ceremonies

By Uriah Kiser

Published May 5, 2020 at 10:18PM | Updated May 6, 2020 at 8:15AM

Seniors at Prince William County high schools that were supposed to walk across the graduation stage this spring will have their chance after all.

The county School Board will announce during an emergency evening meeting on Wednesday, May 6, 2020, that all 12 high schools will hold an in-person graduation ceremony during the first full week of August. The division plans to allow each school to hold a graduation ceremony inside its football stadium.

Novant Health UVA System has a new chief human resources officer

By Trinity Bui

Published May 5, 2020 at 2:56PM

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There’s a new chief of human resources at overseeing two of the region’s largest hospitals — Novant Health / UVA Health System Prince William and Haymarket medical centers.

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Exclusive: Lake Jackson Dam options include adding new $3.5 million spillway, demolishing the structure

By Jacob Mosser

Published May 4, 2020 at 10:33AM | Updated May 6, 2020 at 1:28PM

The Lake Jackson Dam on the Occoquan River is located near Manassas.

Every day, thousands of cars travel along Route 234 to get from one end of Prince William County to the other. Crossing the Occoquan River near Manassas, one can see the Lake Jackson Dam standing steady as it has for over 90 years.

Residents who live in the single-family homes that make up the Lake Jackson community get to enjoy the lake the dam created for both recreation and aesthetic value. While many people in the area appreciate waterfront living, the rising costs to maintain the dam, the safety risk it poses have county officials concerned.

10 honored in Prince William Service Authority science fair

By Rick Horner

Published May 3, 2020 at 3:48PM

Desmen Boykin makes his presentation to the judges

These Prince William County students took home honors in a regional science fair.

The Prince William County Service Authority (SA) recently honored 10 area students for their water-related entries in the 2020 Prince William-Manassas Regional Science and Engineering Fair held last month at the Edward L. Kelly Leadership Center in Manassas.

Food rescue sees influx of donations during coronavirus pandemic

By Arabella Thornhill

Published May 3, 2020 at 3:36PM

Prince William Food Rescue has delivered 500,000 pounds of rescued food.

The initiative started in August 2019. The rescue distributes food that would have otherwise been thrown away and it has reached this benchmark in less than a year.

Teens get $3,000, make 3-D printed masks to fight coronavirus

By Arabella Thornhill

Published May 1, 2020 at 12:59PM

Photo: Prince William County Public Schools

Five high school sophomores has started a 3-D printing business to help fight the spread of the coronavirus pandemic.

The students, from Charles J. Colgan Sr. High School near Woodbridge, kicked their small 3D-printing business into high-gear, and a Woodbridge Senior High School teacher is working in his home basement to help in the fight against the spread of the coronavirus virus. The sophomore students are making 3D-printed masks for local first responders.