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Bomb Threat Clears Prince William County School (DEVELOPING)
A bomb threat was called into a Prince William County elementary school Thursday morning, April 25, police said.Authorities were on scene at T Clay Wood Elementary School in Nokesville as of 10:15 a.m. a report of a bomb threat to the school. No devices were located and the school was&nbs…
School board looks at changing name of school bearing name of Revolutionary War general, former governor who owned slaves
General Smallwood Middle School in southern Maryland may soon be no more. The Charles County Board of Education reviewed the process to change the name of the school and the price tag associated with it at their April 16 meeting because concerns had been raised over Gen. William Smallwood being a slave owner. Jack Tuttle, a content specialist for the school system, elaborated on Smallwood’s history from his findings in...
Former city schools superintendent inducted into JM sports hall of fame
A former Fredericksburg City Public Schools superintendent and James Monroe High School principal headlines the 2024 class of the JM Sports Hall of Fame. Richard Garnett, who graduated from JM in 1957, served as principal from 1970-75, assistant superintendent from 1975-83 and superintendent from 1983-97. He was recognized, however, for...
Meet The Smith Sisters, Three Siblings Making History As Maryland’s Youngest CEOs!
5-year-old Tatiyana, 8-year-old Danyelle, and 10-year-old Jyniah. In a groundbreaking achievement, three African American siblings from Maryland are poised to rewrite the record books as possibly the youngest CEOs ever in the state’s history. Meet the Smith sisters — 5-year-old Tatiyana, 8-year-old Danyelle, and 10-year-old Jyniah — who are...
Richmond, former Charles public schools' superintendent, dies at age 80
James E. Richmond, a 47-year career retired Charles public schools educator and former longtime superintendent, died at age 80 on April 24. Richmond came to the Charles public school system in 1966 as a classroom teacher at La Plata High School, according to a release posted by the school system after his death. He transferred to Thomas Stone High School in 1969 when it opened and became principal there in 1973. ...
Maryland State Police Continue Search For Charles County Woman Missing Since 1996
WALDORF, Md. – Today marks 28 years since Ms. Holt was last seen. The Maryland State Police La Plata Barrack is asking for the community’s help with information. Let’s come together and bring the family closure. Dawn Michelle Holt was last seen at the Howard Johnson’s Motel...
U.S. Department of Education Names Two PWCS Elementary Schools 2024 Green Ribbon Schools
Today, the U.S. Secretary of Education Dr. Miguel Cardona announced Dale City Elementary School in Woodbridge and Mullen Elementary School in Manassas as 2024 Green Ribbon Schools! Dale City Elementary and Mullen Elementary are the only two schools in Virginia chosen as 2024 Green Ribbon Schools. “We are immensely proud...
Tyler Emory Defends Appalachian LM Speedweek Title
KING GEORGE, VA-Tyler Emory of King George, Virginia, the 2023 Selinsgrove Ford Appalachian Late Model Speedweek Champion, is anxiously looking forward to the 2024 series. He returns with the Cameron and Mann Motorsports team for his third season in the Super Late Models. Emory had a break-out 2023 season taking...
Police search for whoever abandoned dog with broken leg next to guardrail in Woodbridge
WOODBRIDGE, Va. — Police are searching for whoever left an injured dog tied to a guardrail in Woodbridge Sunday. According to the Prince William County Police Department, officers were called to the area of Oakwood Drive and Armada Place just before 4:30 p.m. for reports of animal cruelty. When...
Stafford Co. holding groundbreaking ceremony on new homes May 1
The county of Stafford and Stafford County Economic Development have been developing a housing project for the last year and a half. The housing grant submitted to Kansas Housing Resources Corporation (KHRC) in June 2023 was given award notice in October 2023 with the projected start date to build nine houses in early 2024. Eco Devo Director Ryan Russell said the time has now arrived for that project to begin with building houses in St. John and Stafford, respectively.
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