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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. “
VDOT to close Pageland Lane for emergency pipe repair and repaving
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09/18/15 / Gainesville / Health & Safety / Transportation /
Pageland Lane (VA 705) between US 29 and VA 234 will be closed, weather permitting, from 6 a.m. Monday, Sept. 21 through 7 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 24 for emergency pipe replacement, according to the Virginia Department of Transportation.
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Deter auto thieves with free VIN etching offered Oct. 17 in Manassas
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09/16/15 / Health & Safety / Manassas / Police & Fire Beat /
Are you looking for a way to deter auto thieves? Bring your vehicles to the parking lot at Target, 9900 Sowder Village Square in Manassas (20109), on Saturday, Oct. 17, 2015, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. – for free VIN etching on all of your windows, through a program sponsored by local police departments and Virginia State Police’s H.E.A.T.
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Free EKGs for teens at George Mason University Sept. 19
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09/15/15 / Health & Safety /
On Saturday, Sept. 19, Ryan Lopynski Big Heart Foundation will be offering free EKG screenings to area teens at the Recreation and Athletic Complex (RAC) on George Mason University’s Fairfax Campus. Screenings will be administered from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
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Congressman Wittman votes against Iran nuclear deal
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09/12/15 / Federal Government / Health & Safety / Money & Taxes /
Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-1) voted on Sept. 11, 2015 against the approval of President Obama’s proposed agreement on Iran’s nuclear program, according to a news release from his office in Washington. The legislation failed by a vote of 162-269.
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Undeclared allergens in some cake and pie products manufactured by Davis Bakery, VDACS warns
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09/12/15 / Health & Safety / State Government /
Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (VDACS) is warning consumers about possible exposure to undeclared food allergens in certain varieties of baked goods manufactured by Davis Bakery of Richmond, Va.
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Prince William County Police investigating homicide in Gainesville
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FROM Prince William County Police Reports 09/12/15 / Gainesville / Health & Safety / Police & Fire Beat /
On September 12th at 1:50AM, officers responded to the area of Old Linton Hall Rd and Charis Ave in Gainesville (20155) for a shots fired call. Officers arrived and located two adult male victims in a nearby parking lot suffering from gunshot wounds. Both victims were transported to nearby hospitals where one victim, identified as a 23 year old man of Gainesville, died as a result of his injuries.
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More work and closings on I-95 in Fredericksburg area this week, VDOT says
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09/08/15 / Breaking News / Health & Safety / Transportation /
Several nighttime work zones will be active on northbound and southbound Interstate 95 this week in the Fredericksburg area, according to the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT). I-95 travelers are advised to use US 1 or US 301 to avoid delays. Message boards on I-95 will provide advance notice of lane closures and detour routes.
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Sarah Henry of Gainesville now permanent director of PW Area Agency on Aging
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09/08/15 / Gainesville / Health & Safety / Local Government /
The Board of County Supervisors announced that Sarah Henry of Gainesville is the new Director of the Prince William Area Agency on Aging
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UMW extends freshman acceptance date due to federal snafu over financial aid form
The University of Mary Washington in Fredericksburg has extended the enrollment deadline for admitted first-year undergraduate students to June 1, 2024. This allows an additional month for students and families to review financial aid.
