It’s the merging of technical skills with people, and if it works, a Prince William-based consultant plans to grow in 2014.
Peggy Kimmey is the sole employee of Kimmey Training and Consulting, which works with small business owners and their sales staff to help them learn how to be more efficient communicators. It’s something she’s done professionally since 2005 after leaving a job as a computer programmer.
Prince William jail officer killed in Culpeper crash — Gilbert A. “Gil” Trenum Jr., the Brentsville District representative on the Prince William County School Board, was unanimously elected vice chairman for 2014 at the School Board’s annual organizational meeting Wednesday. [Washington Post]
Alan Jay Bernstein died on January 9 after accident in Virginia —A man who was involved in an accident in Virginia has died, police said. [WUSA-TV]
DUMFRIES, Va. — Dumfries Mayor Jerry Foreman wants another term.
The Republican elected Mayor in May 2012 following the death of Mayor Fred Yohey says he wants four more years to continue his work on reducing the town’s Business and Professional Licensing tax, and focus on improving the water quality of Quantico Creek.
WOODBRIDGE,Va. – The Stafford Hospital Community Benefit Fund has donated $20,000 to the ACTS charity of Prince William County.
The money will be used to fund suicide prevention.
The Prince William Committee of 100 on 1.9.2014 presented a distinguished panel of experts and an outstanding moderator for the January program, “Can You Rest in Peace in Prince William County?”
Charlie Grimes, a professor at George Mason and the Chair of Prince William Conservation Alliance ran a tight ship as five guests were allotted eight minutes each to summarize their positions.
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DUMFRIES, Va. — A BP gas station in Dumfries that was closed for weeks late last year has now reopened under new ownership.
The gas station at the intersection of U.S. 1 and Va. 234 sits just inside the town limits and across from an overcrowded commuter parking lot. The station’s new owner, Khalid Cheema, said he’s hopeful this new location will be both busy and profitable.
· Good morning – in celebration of the Martin Luther King Holiday weekend, please join the wonderful folks at Leesylvania State Park assemble care packages for soldiers. This event is in partnership with Operation Home Front. Donations of phone cards, baby wipes, tooth brushes, cameras and such will be collected and then assembled into individual packages for the troops. This is the perfect way to celebrate their service with a few goodies from you. This all takes place on Saturday January 18th from 11am-3pm at the Visitor Center. Please visit operationhomefront.net for more info.
· The super teen volunteers with the Joe 15 team are having their 7th Annual Blood Drive on Saturday January 25th from 9am-2:30pm. Please give the gift of life and support these great kids by scheduling your appointment at: redcrossblood.org/make-donation and enter sponsor code: 05312539
MANASSAS, Va. — Some people are a bit warmer today after a Manassas restaurant donated several coats to charity.
More in a press release:
Prince William jail officer killed in Culpeper crash — An officer with the Prince William-Manassas regional jail was killed in a crash on his way home from work Wednesday night. [Insidenova.com]
Macy’s: Five Stores Closing, 2,500 Laid Off —Approximately 2,500 employees at the Macy’s department store chain will be laid off and five stores will close in the coming weeks under a company reorganization plan announced Wednesday. [Patch]
