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Virginia State Veterinarian issues Entry Permit for Santa’s Reindeer
From Virginia Departments of Agriculture and Consumer Services (VDACS) and Wildlife Resources (DWR) 12/23/24 / Agriculture / Breaking News / Health & Safety / State Government / Transportation / Kids Konnection /
Santa’s visit to Virginia may be brief each year, but it’s still vitally important to our state agricultural industry that his reindeer are healthy,” VDACS State Veterinarian Dr. Charlie Broaddus said. “It’s a privilege to issue permits for entry for Santa, and I hope he enjoys some fresh local Virginia milk and that the reindeer get plenty of Virginia grown carrots during their visit.”
Seven arrested in PWC Police Department’s special operation targeting crimes against children
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FROM Prince William County VA Police Department Reports 06/13/16 / Health & Safety / Police & Fire Beat / Kids Konnection /
On June 6, members of the Prince William County Police Departments’ Special Victim’s Bureau and Intel Unit began a week a long operation targeting offenders of crimes involving children, according to a news release. Sgt. Jonathan Perok, police department spokesman, said the operation "was conducted as a proactive effort and was not in response to any specific incident."
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Local businesses honored for partnerships with PWC schools
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05/21/16 / Business / Education / Health & Safety / People & Places / Kids Konnection /
Resources from corporate partners reach classrooms and boost student achievement, imagination, and excitement. Partnerships of the Year were honored at the Prince William County School Board meeting on May 18.
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1100+ Hampton Middle School students choose colors and mascot
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FROM Prince William County Schools 05/20/16 / Education / People & Places / Woodbridge / Kids Konnection /
More than 1,100 student ballots picked the mascot and colors to shape the identity of the soon-to-be rededicated George M. Hampton Middle School. Come August, sixth, seventh, and eighth grade PWCS students will learn and compete under the blue and black banner of the “Hampton Huskies.”
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May 21 PWC Community EXPO cancelled due to inclement weather forecast
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05/20/16 / Breaking News / Education / Kids Konnection /
May 21 PWC Community EXPO sponsored by Prince William County Schools has been cancelled due to Inclement weather forecast. Predicted rain plus current soggy field conditions combined to washout the scheduled event.
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Juvenile, 16, charged in connection with April 17 shooting incident involving 12-year-old
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05/18/16 / People & Places / Woodbridge / Kids Konnection /
Prince William County VA Police Department's crime report for Wednesday, May 18, 2016.
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Supv. Lawson to hold May 24 town hall on “Hidden in Plain Sight” Drug Abuse in PWC”
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05/17/16 / Federal Government / Health & Safety / Local Government / Nokesville / Kids Konnection /
Heroin, along with other drugs, has caused an increase in overdoses and deaths here in Prince William County. Join Supervisor Jeanine Lawson, the Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA), and Prince William Police to learn how to combat the dangers of drug abuse in our community. Lawson's town hall meeting will be held Tuesday, May 24 at 7 p.m. at Patriot High School Auditorium, 10504 Kettle Run Rd, Nokesville.
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Autobahn Indoor Speedway now open at Manassas Mall!
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05/16/16 / Breaking News / Business / Manassas / Kids Konnection /
Autobahn Indoor Speedway is now open at Manassas Mall, according to Kelly GIlfether, marketing manager. The speedway is the first all-electric indoor race kart facility in Prince William County, she added. These F1 inspired karts reach speeds of up to 50 mph for ages 13 and older. Junior karts are available for racers who are at least 48" tall, and 8-12 years old.
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May 14 is annual Green Community Day in Westridge
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FROM Westridge Community Reports 04/25/16 / Environment / Lake Ridge / Kids Konnection /
The Annual Community Green Day on Saturday, May 14, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. rain or shine. There will be a community cleanup, free shredding, metal recycling, gently used clothing collection and a big vendor expo with representatives ranging from Va. Cooperative Extension Master Gardeners, to Mosquito Joe to Doody Calls and many more.
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Virginia State Police advise motorists how to prepare for upcoming winter storm
Seven tips from Virginia State Police to get ready to safely navigate next snowstorm due Jan. 10-11,
