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.
Where's the best place in the county to get this round, tasty, meat-filled sandwich in in Woodbridge, Lake Ridge, Occoquan, Dale City, Manassas, and Manassas Park?
At graduation, first-year Principal Eric Doyle joked about his memories of the graduates' first impressions of him.
The Manassas Park Community Center is hoping to help set a Guinesses World Record by conducting the same swim lesson at the same time as other facilities around the country.
Multi-jurisdictional task force nets ecstasy, prescription drug arrests.
The other person involved in the crash was transported to Prince William Hospital for treatment, Manassas City Police said Wednesday.
Del. Bob Marshall received most of Manassas Park's votes in Tuesday's GOP Primary.
Del. Bob Marshall (R-Manassas) casts his vote Tuesday at Signal Hill Elementary School.
Police say Spotsylvania resident Aaron Lester is one of two people who picked the pockets of an elderly man in Manassas Park and then used his credit cards to make purchases.
Voter registrar reports low voter turnout in area on rainy Tuesday.
Patch has teamed up with James Patterson’s READKIDDOREAD program to bring you reading lists for every age. If you’re looking for some great summer reading options, check this list of “Favorite Pageturners.” from James Patterson. These books are great read
Patch has teamed up with James Patterson’s READKIDDOREAD program to bring you reading lists for every age. If you’re looking for some great summer reading options, check out this list of The Best Illustrated books from James Patterson. These books are g
The entire Manassas Park Community Center will be closed June 17 and 18 for a deep cleaning. Parts of the facility will remain closed for cleaning on other days.
Patch has teamed up with James Patterson’s READKIDDOREAD program to bring you reading lists for every age. If you’re looking for some great summer reading options, check this list of “Terrific Transitional” books from James Patterson. These books are gea
Patch has teamed up with James Patterson’s READKIDDOREAD program to bring you reading lists for every age. Here, James Patterson’s summer reading picks for tweens and teens, ages 11-up.
The Manassas Park High School varsity boys soccer team wins its second straight state title.
A Herndon man told police he fell asleep at the wheel before crashing into a parked car.
If you work more than 11 hours a day, including your commute, you are eligible to vote absentee.
Reserve a space to sell your used baby and children's items and bargain shop for more on Saturday from 8 to 1 p.m.
The insurance company for Manassas Park will attempt to collect damages from the driver responsible for the sign's demise.
A second pickpocket suspect remains at large, police said. The following arrest information was supplied by the Manassas Park Police Department. It does not indicate a conviction.
