PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY — Mike May is once again running for the job of Prince William County Commonwealth Attorney.
This is the second time May has sought the job. He last ran for the seat in 2015, and much of his platform today remains the same.
Prince William
|
DALE CITY — The longest-serving Prince William County Supervisor has died.
John Jenkins, 79, passed away on Wednesday, Feb. 6 at Inova Fairfax Hospital. He was suffering pneumonia after complications from knee surgery in October.
|
Editors note: John Jenkins, 79, passed away Thursday, Feb. 7, 2019, after complications from knee surgery. His death occurred after this story was posted.
DALE CITY — The seat with John Jenkins name has been empty since October.
|
WOODBRIDGE — When Corey Stewart was running for governor in 2017, he was accused time and again of being a racist.
The Republican during the campaign defended calls to leave standing Confederate statues in public squares to at a time when many were calling on local governments to take them down and mothball them in storage units or relocate them to National Parks.
|
WOODBRIDGE — Under new rules adopted Tuesday, Prince William County may use public funds to incentivize economic development projects.
Property developers could now find themselves eligible for county funds to buy property to advance a project like a new office building. The funds could be used to buy property on which “modest homes” sit, as suggested by Potomac District Supervisor Maureen Caddigan. Once purchased, those homes would be cleared for larger commercial projects.
WOODBRIDGE — What do you want to see more of in Prince William County parks?
That was the question posed to a room of more than 100 people who turned out for a public meeting held by the county’s parks and recreation department on January 25 at the county government center.
|
WOODBRIDGE – (Press Release) Former Chairman of the Virginia State Board of Social Services, D.J. Jordan, 41, announced his intent to run for the 31st District of the Virginia state House of Delegates in this year’s elections. The district includes parts of Prince William and Fauquier Counties.
“I am excited to announce my campaign for the 31st District of the Virginia House of Delegates,” said Jordan.
|
PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY – (Press Release) On February 1 at 2:15 a.m., officers responded to the Tobacco Time located at 2898 Garber Way in Woodbridge (22192) to investigate a burglary.
The business owner reported to police that he received an alarm activation notice at 1:40 a.m. and responded to the store. When he arrived, he discovered that the front glass door has been shattered and contacted police. Various merchandise was reported missing. Video surveillance revealed that two unknown suspects wearing all black were involved. A police K-9 searched the surrounding the area for the suspects who were not located. Photos will be released when available.