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Minnieland Teachers Pilot UVA Virginia Kindergarten Readiness Program
Minnieland Academy teachers recently participated in The University of Virginia (UVA) and the Curry School of Education first private pre-school assessment with the Virginia Kindergarten Readiness Program (VKRP).
Supervisor Lawson, PWC Announces Canine Care Carnival
Dress up your pup for the Canine Care Carnival, Sunday, Oct. 21 from 1 to 4 p.m. and bring them to at the Nokesville Community Park.
Haymarket Regional Food Pantry in Need of Food Items
The Haymarket Regional Food Pantry is currently running low on food and is asking for the community to make donations.
Police Investigate Theft of Firearms from Bristow Residence
Prince William Police are investigating a Bristow residential burglary in which the burglar stole firearms from a home located near Devlin Road.
UPDATE: Missing Manassas Man Found Safe
The Prince William County Police Department say Rafael Antonio Ramos Marrero, age 45, of Manassas, has been found safe.
VDOT: I-66 Outside the Beltway Project, Lane Closures, Traffic Changes Week of Oct. 14
Crews will continue shifting travel lanes and setting up concrete barriers to create safe work zones along Interstate 66.
PWCS School Board Chairman Candidate Babur Lateef Wants Less Drama, More Student Success
Dr. Babur Lateef does not expect to be in mentioned often the papers. He is not courting drama, but wants to remain focused on the classroom.
Linton Hall School Hosts Annual Community Fun Fair
You are invited to the Linton Hall School Community Fun Fair, Saturday, Oct. 13, at the Linton Hall School campus.
UPDATED: Warrenton Missing Juvenile Found Safe
The Fauquier County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a missing endangered teen.
Devlin Community May Be Delayed Until Applicant Submits Changes
Prince William Planning Commission’s recommendation is contingent upon the applicant making substantial changes to neighborhood’s design.
UPDATE: Police Arrest Man for Abduction, Sexual Assault of Woodbridge Girl
Prince William Police have apprehended and arrested the man accused of abducting and sexually assaulting a juvenile girl, Tuesday morning in Woodbridge.
Police Investigate Prince William Shooting
Prince William Police are looking for the community’s help in identifying the individual that shot a young man in Manassas, Prince William, Saturday.
Police Respond to Bristow Burglary
Prince William Police responded to a burglary of a home in Bristow in which the intruder entered the home while the residents were asleep.
Prince William Tourism Partners Receive Statewide Industry Awards
At the event, several Prince William County tourism attraction and restaurant partners received numerous accolades and awards including:
PWCS School Board Candidates Discuss Funding Class Size Reductions, Salaries
The forums highlighted their priorities, including teacher salaries, reducing class sizes and security, and the means to go about funding those goals.
OmniRide to Hold Public Hearings on Haymarket, Manassas, Manassas Park Routes
PRTC may be launching a new OmniRide Express bus route connecting Haymarket with Rosslyn/Ballston.
UPDATE: Bristow Preschool Teacher Pleads Guilty to Multiple Sexual Assault Charges
Taylor Boykin, former Bristow Minnieland daycare worker, pled guilty to 14 charges of sexually abusing children in his care.
UPDATE: Blue Ridge Orthopaedic & Spine Center Reschedules Bodies in Motion Charity Run
Blue Ridge Orthopaedic & Spine Center announces a date change to its Bodies in Motion 5K, 10k, and Fun Run – a race to give back to the community.
Gainesville Area Residents Meet Cal Ripken, Jr. at Roy Rogers
Over 100 families and individuals lined up to meet Cal Ripken, Jr., Thursday, at Roy Rogers® in Gainesville.
VDOT Northern Virginia Holds 14th Annual Career Fair
The Virginia Department of Transportation Northern Virginia District will hold its 14th annual Transportation Career Fair Thursday, Oct. 4.
Prince William County Recognizes Children Who Made the Right Call During Emergencies
When Xavier Young’s mother had a medical emergency, Xavier, who was 10 at the time, called 9-1-1 just like he was supposed to do.
Cal Ripken, Jr. to Appear for Fundraiser at Gainesville Roy Rogers®
Roy Rogers® in Gainesville, Virginia will celebrate the restaurant chain’s 50th anniversary and its partnership with the Cal Ripken, Sr. Foundation by receiving a special visit from Baseball Hall of Famer Cal Ripken, Jr., Thursday, September 27.
VDOT TRAFFIC ALERT: I-95, 95 Express Lanes Weekend Closures in PWC
Drivers on I-95 and the 95 Express Lanes in southern Prince William County should expect delays and plan to use alternate routes during the morning hours of several weekends beginning Saturday, Sept. 29
Police Investigate Bristow Home Burglary
Prince William officers responded to a suburban residence in Bristow over the weekend to investigate a burglary.
UPDATE: Police Search for Driver in Gainesville Hit in Run that Killed Teen
Police are searching for the driver who hit a 17-year-old pedestrian in Gainesville when the boy jumped out the vehicle he though would be struck by the approaching car. The teen died at the scene.
2nd Annual Brentsville Day to Feature Blue Grass
Banjos, mandolins, guitars and fiddles will provide a bluegrass soundtrack for the second-annual “Brentsville Day” at the Brentsville Courthouse Historic Centre on Saturday, Sept.
Satterwhite Seeks to Restore Decorum to PWC School Board
Respect is a word that Alyson Satterwhite repeated often in discussing her candidacy to become Chairman At-Large of the Prince William County School Board, in a special election in November.
Bristow Man Arrested for Domestic Assault
On September 14 at 12:16 p.m., Prince William officers began to investigate a domestic assault that occurred at a residence located in the 11700 block of Alexander Hays Road in Bristow (20136) earlier that morning.
Prince William Police Host Public Safety Day
Prince William County Public Safety Day is Saturday, Sept. 22.
DMV Is Under ‘Tornado Watch’ Monday Night
A tornado watch is in effect in the D.C. Metro Area until 10 p.m. tonight, Sept. 17, according to the National Weather Service.
Patriot HS Grows 9/11 1st Responder Breakfast
Patriot High Schools 9/11 recognition ceremony and culinary breakfast for first responders seems to grow every year, involving more and more students.
State Troopers Involved in Multiple Vehicle Crash in High Speed Chase
Virginia State Troopers were involved in a multiple vehicle crash while chasing down a high speed driver on I-66 in Haymarket, Friday.
Shenandoah Sheriff’s Office Arrest Man Suspected of Bristow Burglary
was located in a hotel parking lot in Strasburg and arrested without incident by the Shenandoah County Sheriff’s Office, on the evening of Sept. 12.
Police Arrest 2 in Victory Lakes for Burglary, Larceny, Hit & Run
Prince William Officers arrested one young man and a 17-teen-year old, Wednesday, for burglary, grand larceny and hit in run in the Victory Lakes community of Bristow.
Juvenile Suspected of Making False Bomb Threat at Potomac MS
A student called in a false bomb threat at Potomac Middle School, one day after September, 11, prompting a temporary evacuation of the school.
Town Postpones Haymarket Day until October
Due to Hurricane Florence and related safety concerns, the Town of Haymarket has postponed Haymarket Day 2018.
Prince William Community Comes Together on 17th Anniversary of 9/11
Community members and elected officials gathered together at the Prince William County Liberty Memorial to remember and honor those lost on Sept. 11, 2001.
‘Try Transit Week,’ ‘Car Free Day’ Encourages Driving Alternatives
OmniRide is encouraging everyone to participate in two upcoming events designed to highlight alternatives to driving alone.
Pres. Approves Virginia’s Request for Federal Disaster Declaration
Request allows FEMA to mobilize assistance
PWCS Announces It’s Monitoring Hurricane Florence
Please be assured that we are monitoring forecasts regarding Hurricane Florence, and we are in frequent contact with the Prince William County Office of Emergency Management.
Hurricane Florence Heads to Carolinas, Flooding Locally
This morning we are tracking a major Category 4 Hurricane barreling towards the coast of the Carolinas.
Sup. Candland, Del. Hugo Host ‘Save Our Rural Crescent’ Meeting
There will be a Save the the Prince William County Rural Crescent Town Hall, Sept. 10 at 7 p.m. at Battlefield High School.
Virginia Governor Declares State of Emergency for Tropic Storm Florence
Here are several links that could be useful in the event we do experience a significant storm.
Police Arrest Nokesville Couple for Strangulation, Domestic Assault
The investigation revealed that two acquaintances were involved in a verbal altercation that escalated into two separate physical altercations.
Rep. Wittman Announces Support for School Choice
Virginia’s 1st District Congressman Rob Wittman announced last week that he supports school choice.
Police Say: No Attempted Kidnapping Occurred in Gainesville
Last week, a local mother shared on social media that her young son was approached by a man in the Virginia Gate Shopping Center who appeared to have grabbed the child.
Majority of NoVa Politicians Advocate for Federal Pay Raises
That Northern Virginia representatives would support federal pay raises is not particularly surprising since it would benefit many of their constituents.
Naval Sailors Visit Gravely Elementary to Welcome Back Students
Naval officers with ship the USS Samuel L. Gravely came to Samuel L. Gravely, Jr. Elementary School in Prince William County, Monday, to greet students on their first day back to school.
Stonewall Jackson HS Celebrates School with Lip-Sync Video
Staff at Stonewall Jackson High School released a lip-sync video to celebrate school and decry the end of summer.
