Category: News
RICHMOND BEAT: Immigrant Advocates Bash Sen. Black’s Bill Blocking ‘Sanctuary Cities’
Immigrant rights groups were outraged after a Senate committee advanced a bill to prohibit localities from inhibiting federal enforcement of immigration laws.
VDOT: Railroad Crossing Closures in Manassas Begin Wednesday
Traffic will be detoured around three Norfolk Southern Railroad crossings in Manassas on Jan. 16, 17 and 18.
RICHMOND BEAT: Virginia Legislators Introduce Journalist Protections
Two delegates, both former journalists, introduced legislation Monday to protect student journalists from censorship and shield reporters from having to disclose confidential sources.
How the Fed Government Shutdown Has Affected 3 Prince William Families
While the media is primary talking about the closing of agencies, national parks and political standoffs, local people are trying to grapple with how to budget for their families when they have no idea when they will be paid.
PWC Superintendent Tweets Update on Schools Operating Status for Tuesday
While parents, students and teachers await a decision on whether or not schools will be open on Tuesday, Jan. 15, Prince William County Superintendent of Schools Steven L. Walts tweeted a status report Monday afternoon.
UPDATE: Police Searching for Missing Endangered Teen
Prince William County Police are asking residents for help in locating Ada Margarita Hernandez-Pineda, a 15-year-old female teen who has been missing since Sunday night.
Forecasters Watching for Potential Storm Next Weekend; Wintry Mix Thursday
This weekend’s storm is barely over and National Weather Service forecasters are monitoring new active weather systems in the coming week.
UPDATE: Haymarket Missing Endangered, Female Teen Found Deceased
Karissa Banker, 16, who had been missing from Haymarket since Thursday afternoon has been found.
RICHMOND BEAT: Teachers Highlight School Funding as Priority for Legislators
RICHMOND — On highway overpasses on Interstates 95 and 64, more than a dozen teachers signaled to members of the Virginia General Assembly their top priority by holding up 14 foam boards with Christmas lights spelling out “fund our schools.”
Stewart Touts County Progress Under his Leadership: ‘We are Now One of the Safest Communities in America’
Corey Stewart (R), the Chairman of the Board of County Supervisors, delivered his annual State of the County address on Tuesday, Jan. 8, to open the first meeting of the Board of County Supervisors for 2019. The Chairman noted that this will be his final address
