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Blacksburg Regional Teacher of Year said to be pioneer for women in career and technical education
FROM Virginia Dept. of Education. 04/18/24 / Agriculture / Breaking News / Business / Education / Environment / Health & Safety / People & Places / State Government /
“Mrs. Carrier epitomizes the characteristics of the ideal teacher that we all want for our children,” said Bernard Bragen Jr.. Montgomery County Public Schools Superintendent “Her passion and enthusiasm for teaching and children is reflective in the performance of her students. We are grateful to have her as a member of our faculty. “
Intermittent closings this weekend on I-95 northbound near Dale City for Powell’s Creek work
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FROM Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) 04/05/24 / Breaking News / Health & Safety / State Government / Transportation / Woodbridge /
VDOT reports that the northbound I-95 general purpose lanes will have lane closures, weather permitting, Friday night, April 5 and Saturday night, April 6 around mile marker 155between the Dale City Truck-Only Safety Rest Area North and Cardinal Drive for Powells Creek bridge work.
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The late Lillian Orlich, long time educator, leaves $1 million to SPARK educational foundation
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FROM Prince William County Schools 04/03/24 / Breaking News / Education / Money & Taxes / People & Places / Local History /
Prince William County Schools announced April 3, 2024 that Miss Lillian Orlich, who served PWCS students for 64 years and passed away on March 7, 2024, left a $1 million donation to SPARK, the education foundation for PWCS.
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Suspect in March 23 fatal shooting outside Dumfries nightclub turns himself into PW County Police
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FROM Prince William County Police Department Reports 04/03/24 / Breaking News / Health & Safety / People & Places / Police & Fire Beat /
Prince William County Police report that a suspect, identified as Jonathan Montile MIDDLETON, who police were seeking in connection with a March 23 fatal shooting that was reported to have occurred at Club Tempo, which is located at 17650 Possum Point Road in the Town of Dumfries (22026), turned himself into police without incident.
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Stolen vehicle conks out on interstate; situation helps police nab suspect in dual murder
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FROM Prince William County Police Department Reports 04/03/24 / Breaking News / People & Places / Police & Fire Beat / Transportation /
On Tuesday, April 2, 2024 Prince William County Police Department detectives charged a suspect allegedly involved in the killings of two women which were reported to have occurred at the Westgate Apartments and Townhomes located in the 8100 block of Porter Ridge Lane in Manassas (20109) earlier that day.
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Two women found dead early today April 2 at West Gate Apartments in Manassas
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FROM Prince William County Police Department Reports 04/02/24 / Breaking News / Health & Safety / Manassas / People & Places / Police & Fire Beat /
Prince William County Police report that police officers found the bodies of two adult women inside the residence by police during a welfare check, both appearing to have been shot. Both victims were pronounced dead on the scene. A person of interest has been detained in Shenandoah County, according to a police report.
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You can help avoid invasive plant pests and diseases that threaten Va. agriculture
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FROM Va. Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services 04/01/24 / Agriculture / Breaking News / Health & Safety / People & Places / State Government / Nature and the Outdoors /
April is Invasive Plant Pest and Disease Awareness Month and there is a lot of concern about non-native plant pests and plant diseases. Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (VDACS) encourages everyone to help reduce the threat that invasive plant pests and diseases pose to Virginia’s agricultural and natural resources.
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Stafford County hires Acting Administrator from Blacksburg area
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03/29/24 / Breaking News / Local Government / People & Places /
The Stafford County Board of Supervisors has appointed Craig Meadows as the county's new Interim County Administrator, effective April 3, 2024. With a distinguished career spanning 34 years, Meadows will join Stafford County from Montgomery County, VA (Blacksburg), following his recent retirement after serving as County Administrator for 14 years.
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PWC Police Crime Report for Wednesday, March 27, 2024: Two charged with strangulation
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FROM Prince William County Police Department Reports 03/27/24 / Breaking News / Health & Safety / Manassas / People & Places / Police & Fire Beat /
PWC Police investigate two incidents March 26 that resulted in strangulation charges.
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Virginia-grown eggs are all they’re cracked up to be, says Va. Farm Bureau
Almost 110 billion eggs produced in the U.S. annually. About 743 million are laid by Virginia hens. This ranks the state at No. 24 in national egg production, according to the Virginia Egg Board’s 2022 Annual Report.
