Full name: Jamie Rogers
Phone: 703-203-4791
Birthday: June 14
My passion for journalism blossomed from my love of writing in my diary—which I have been doing regularly since I was 9 years old.
I found comfort in writing thoughts and ideas on paper and am still fascinated about being able to look back at my own words and recall memories, feelings and events.
I knew I wanted to be a journalist and never thought seriously about veering from that path as I earned a degree in journalism and mass communications from the University of South Carolina in Columbia in 2006.
Aspiring to immediately work for a large newspaper in a major city, I ended up back in my hometown of Florence, S.C., working for the Morning News, owned by Richmond, Va.-based Media General, Inc.
I originally viewed my acceptance of the job as a setback because I didn't want to be back in my home town. But I quickly realized the newspaper was fertile ground for me to grow as a journalist.
I covered news for six mostly rural counties in eastern South Carolina for the mid-sized newspaper. I met friends and acquaintances, and learned much about what I refer to as "the human element" during my four years as a public safety, crime and courts reporter.
I moved here to Northern Virginia, where I accepted the job as Patch editor for Manassas Park.
Politics & Religion
It has been said that a journalist cannot be politically unbiased. Well, I'm probably the closest thing to a poitically unbiased journalist.
I have been a Jehovah's Witness my entire life and all practicing members of my faith do not get involved in political affairs. Witnesses believe there is one God who created a world that it is impossible for humankind to govern correctly.
This does not mean that I refuse to pay my taxes or participate in anarchist activities. The government leaders, although imperfect, are ministers of justice and lawfulness who exist to maintain some sort of order. So, we must respect our leaders and lawmakers and abide by all laws.
Hot button issues
Many people complain about their commute, the construction on Interstate 66 and Fairfax County taxes.
Many Manassas Park residents do not appear to be happy about having to get a decal for their car to avoid getting a ticket from the police.
A Fauquier County man is accused of grabbing a woman and exposing himself to her and her child on Tuesday at the LaPaz playground in Manassas Park.
Storms could bring gusts, downpours.
As we learned in the old Yogi Bear cartoons, it is illegal to feed a wild bear.
The CEO of the Virginia Railway Express will ask for the public’s opinion about a possible ban on smoking near train platforms before and after boarding.
Northern Virginia law enforcement and the state Office of the Chief Medical Examiner met with reporters Thursday in an effort to identify three sets of skeletal remains found over the course of nine years.
Northern Virginia law enforcement and the state Office of the Chief Medical Examiner met with reporters Thursday morning in an effort to identify three sets of skeletal remains found over the course of nine years in three spots in Northern Virginia.
Five students from Manassas and Manassas Park made the James Madison University Dean's List.
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A total of four street signs were taken down in the Blooms Crossing neighborhood.
Virginia Railway Express preparing to seek public input about a possible smoking ban on train platforms.
Manassas Christian School in Manassas Park is hosting a Luau and car show from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. to benefit the Make-A-Wish Foundation.
The Manassas Park Community Center and the city's Department of Social Services in city hall will both serve as "cooling centers" for residents who need it.
Richard Dalton takes over on July 1 from retiring CEO Dale Zehner.
Fifteen-year-old Lisbeth Valladares said she was brought into the U.S. illegally from El Salvador when she was 7.
The CEO of the Virginia Railway Express will ask for the public’s opinion about a possible ban on smoking near train platforms before and after boarding.
Three people from Manassas and one from Manassas Park received bachelor degrees from James Madison University in May.
Manassas Park Del. Bob Marshall worked to successfully block the judgeship appointment of Richmond's openly gay prosecutor Tracy Thorne-Begland.
Shane Taylor says he and his wife were only hosting swinger parties in their upper-middle class home.
Coach Michael Martinez of the Manassas Park High School varsity boys soccer team talks about winning a second state championship and what is in store for next season.
Manassas Park School Board members and division administrators will about talk teacher evaluations at tonight's meeting.