Advance Evening News
This evening's stories include school delays, a bill seeking an exemption to return-to-work for military spouses, and a big gift for city schools.
Black History Month Quote
“There is but one coward on earth, and that is the coward that dare not know.”
- W.E.B. DuBois, “The Study of the Negro Problems,” 1898
School Delays
As of 5:53 PM, the following districts are reporting two-hour delays for Thursday, February 6, 2025:
Stafford County: Due to the current weather advisory and anticipated adverse weather conditions, all Stafford Schools will operate on a 2-hour delay on Thursday, February 6, 2025.
Germanna Community College: Due to anticipated inclement weather, all Germanna locations will open at 11 a.m. on Thursday, February 6.
Vindman and Wittman Introduce Bill Seeking Exemption to Return-to-Work Mandate for Military Spouses
By Adele Uphaus
Both representatives said they heard from constituents who are military spouses and who would be directly affected by the Trump administration’s return-to-work mandate.
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City Schools Receives $1 Million Donation from Larry Silver
By Adele Uphaus
It is the largest donation the school division has ever received and is earmarked for career and technical education.
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