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Shawn Brann Announces Campaign for Brentsville School Board Rep
Today, Shawn L. Brann proudly announces his candidacy for the 2019 elections for the Prince William County Public Schools (PWCS) School Board in the Brentsville District.
Light Snow Could Hamper Evening Commute
The National Weather Service has issued a special weather advisory warning residents of evening precipitation that could impact commuters Thursday evening.
Trenum Announces He Won’t Seek Reelection for Brentsville School Board Representative
Gil Trenum, Brentsville District representative on the Prince William County School Board has announced he will not be running for reelection in November.
RICHMOND BEAT: Senate Panel Kills Bill Designating Election Day as Holiday
— A bill to designate Election Day as a state holiday in Virginia is dead for this legislative session. On a 5-7 vote Monday, the Senate Committee on General Laws and Technology defeated SB 1291, which also would have removed Lee-Jackson Day as a state holiday so that the number of holidays would stay the same.
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.
