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NAACP, mediator meet By Louise Cannon Staff Writer The National Association for Advancement of Colored People now has U.S. Justice Department mediators looking into its allegations of discrimination in the Prince William School System. The Prince William Chapter of the NAACP held a meeting last Friday to discuss its issues concerning unfair discipline of African…

/**/ Supervisors move toward compromise on human rights appointee Caryn Goebel Staff Writer Prince William There soon could be an end to the county’s debacle in appointing a representative to the Human Rights Commission. In a move to possibly smooth ruffled feathers, Prince William Board of County Supervisors Chairman Sean Connaughton announced Tuesday his intent…

/**/ Monday, October 23, 2000  Top News The Presidents Cup closing ceremonies By Keith Walker Media General News Service      Maureen Bell’s favorite golfer is Greg Norman, so she was thrilled to get a chance to see him at this year’s Presidents Cup.      She was even more thrilled when Norman’s ball landed next to…

/**/ Friday, November 3, 2000  Top News Burn ‘expert’ convicted of perjury By Patrick Wilson Media General News Service     MANASSAS Gary S. Stocco, the New Jersey man accused of lying about his credentials during court testimony in Prince William County, entered guilty pleas on Thursday to felony charges of perjury and obtaining money through false…

/**/ Wednesday, November 1, 2000  Top News Chubby’s Thinner: Months after antique cars move south, diner looks for business By Joseph J. McCallister Manassas Journal Messenger     In July, when the summer sun still warmed the parking lot at Chubby’s Diner on Saturday evenings, some people thought the antique cars that had been gathering there each…

/**/ Monday, October 30, 2000  Top News Volunteers help fund homelesss shelter By Keith McMillan Media General News Service     MANASSAS At a small, 40-bed homeless shelter along Nokesville Road, Rob Sturm frowns at certain numbers: 950 people were turned away last year because the shelter simply didn’t have the space for them.      While he…