It was a winnowing process that went on for two hours Tuesday night as members of the Prince William Board of County Supervisors and the county Planning Commission met to discuss 47 items that could be included in the county’s comprehensive plan update. That 1998 plan acts as a guide for long-range development, and sets…
Prince William Board of County Supervisors Chairman Sean T. Connaughton, R-at large, gave his state-of-the-county address for 2002 on Tuesday, calling the county healthy, with a strong real estate market, high levels of consumer spending and a vibrant business sector. “This situation puts us in an enviable position in this time of uncertainty,” he said,…
Students at crowded Pattie Elementary School near Dumfries will see fewer of their classmates next year as many of them get sent to the new elementary school in the Ashland community off Va. 234, under a proposal reviewed Tuesday night at a community meeting. About 30 parents attended the forum to discuss the redrawing of…
Guy Snyder has spent more than 20 years serving his country. A lieutenant commander in the Coast Guard, Snyder has lived all over the world and always flown an American flag outside his home. So when Snyder heard that the head of his homeowners’ association is considering banning the display of flags in Cherrydale, he…
MANASSAS — Justin Michael Wolfe pleaded not guilty Monday to charges of capital murder and marijuana distribution, beginning a trial in which his life will be at stake. Members of a substantial drug trafficking operation in Northern Virginia are expected to testify against Wolfe, 20, who faces the death penalty if convicted of the March…