The new principal of Osbourn High School has rolled out a variety of new policies and practices in an effort to increase student performance at Manassas’ only high school.
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As discussions about declining SOL scores, classroom challenges, and the future of school programs like CTE continue, we want to hear from you!
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Northern Virginia is home to more data centers than anywhere else, and Prince William County is quickly catching up to neighboring Loudoun County, potentially overtaking it as the top data center hub. While the rapid growth of data centers brings economic benefits, some residents are concerned about the impact on local infrastructure, particularly the strain on our electricity grid.
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At the September 17, 2024, Stafford County Board of Supervisors meeting, Bill Ashton debuted as the new County Administrator.
Chairwoman Meg Bomke welcomed Ashton, saying, “On behalf of the board, I’d like to welcome our new county administrator, Bill Ashton. He joined the county yesterday, and this is his first board meeting. Welcome, Bill.”
Ashton replaces Randall Vosburg, who resigned in February after nearly two years in the role. Vosburg had succeeded Fred Presley, who vacated the position in April 2022. Ashton now steps into the leadership role with a strong background in public administration, previously serving as the Town Manager of Herndon and Director of Information Technology for the town. His academic credentials include a master’s degree in Public Administration from George Mason University and a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration. He is also a member of the International City/County Management Association and the Virginia Local Government Managers Association.
In his new position, Ashton will manage all county departments, oversee daily operations, and implement policies set by the Board of Supervisors. The Board expressed confidence in his leadership and ability to address the county’s key priorities, including infrastructure, growth management, and public services. He will be paid a $295,000 annual salary.
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The weapon was safely confiscated without further issues. This marks the second such incident in recent months, despite the school district's $11 million investment in safety screening technology. The school district emphasized its commitment to student and staff safety, indicating ongoing evaluations of security measures.
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Jurisdictions in our region spent a cumulative $280,000 to rename Route 1, formerly Jefferson Davis Highway. Fredericksburg spent $90,000, followed by Stafford County with a $51,500 investment, and Prince William County contributing the most at $137,800.
Legislation HB2075, pushed by Delegate Joshua Cole (D-65, Fredericksburg, Stafford) and signed by then Gov. Ralph Northam (D) in 2o21, ruled that “any section of U.S. Route 1 in Virginia that is designated as the ‘Jefferson Davis Highway’ shall on the effective date of this act be designated and shall hereafter be known as the “Emancipation Highway” as of January 1, 2022.
Fredericksburg went with Emancipation, while Prince William and Stafford chose Richmond Highway, matching Fairfax County.
After the law passed, the state provided no funding to the jurisdictions on the 200-mile highway linking Washington, D.C., with North Carolina. In addition to road signs, businesses forced to change their addresses had to change marketing materials and other documents.
Virginia named the road Jefferson Davis Highway in 1922 to reconcile differences after the Civil War.
