The Prince George Journal • 13th May 2020

Owens out as PG Fire, EMS Director

County Attorney Daniel Whitten confirmed late last week that Brad Owens, the county’s longtime fire, EMS, and emergency management director is no longer employed with the county, with his departure coming as Prince George responds to the COVID-19 public health emergency.

The Prince George Journal • 18th March 2020

As inquiry wraps, current, former PG first responders recount experiences

Nearly two weeks after the apparent formal closure of an investigation into Prince George County’s Fire and EMS department, some with close connections to the agency recounted their own experiences, including personal instances of discrimination to acts of retaliation.

The Prince George Journal • 11th March 2020

Former fuel provider silent as county seeks reimbursement for 2019 mix-up

Just over six months after a pair of the county’s diesel fuel storage tanks were contaminated with gasoline, Prince George’s former fuel provider has remained silent following several requests for reimbursement of costs related to the county’s response to September’s fuel mixup, which saw a local emergency declared as stations and units were taken offline for fuel extraction and inspection.

The Prince George Journal • 11th March 2020

‘Discrimination, harassment’ among findings of inquiry into PG Fire, EMS

Documents obtained by The Prince George Journal through a Freedom of Information Act request pertaining to a recently completed inquiry into Prince George County Fire and EMS showed internal investigators found a number of significant issues in the department, including bullying, harassment, and discrimination, among others.

The Dinwiddie Monitor • 26th February 2020

Supervisors approve ‘compromise’ U.S. 460 intersection improvements

DINWIDDIE - Nearly a year to the day of Virginia Department of Transportation’s first showcasing of the concept of a restricted crossing U-turn at an intersection that has become known by locals as a dangerous crossing, supervisors agreed to a phased approach to addressing the intersection’s issues, with some calling it a “compromise” from VDOT’s initial proposal.

The Dinwiddie Monitor • 11th December 2019

As concerns mount, Del. Aird joins VDOT, county officials at Rt. 460

Weeks after the Virginia Department of Transportation shared another revision to the proposed modified median intersection planned to be installed at the site of several serious accidents, Delegate Lashrecse Aird (D-63) made her way to Dinwiddie to see the crossroads first-hand after her office emails regarding concerns about the transportation agency’s plans.

The Dinwiddie Monitor • 17th July 2019

DCPS Superintendent explains recent DHS, Midway changes

Following the changes, some in the community had questions regarding the shift of two principals and the impacts that could have on their respective schools. Dinwiddie County Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Kari Weston said the changes were executed in a methodical way, using data and other key information to guide their decision making.

The Dinwiddie Monitor • 13th February 2019

Dinwiddie intersection has history of fatal crashes

The community continues to mourn the loss of a young McKenney teenager who lost his life in a crash that sent four other people to the hospital with serious injuries, but as Dinwiddie comes to terms with the loss, some question whether the intersection where the crash occurred needs to be looked at for safety enhancements.