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.
The city of Manassas Park will hold a public hearing Tuesday at 9 a.m. to address The Point,a proposed bar and billiards slated to open at the site of the former Cue Club in the Manassas Shopping Center next month.
Manassas Park High School Principal Tracy Shaver's last day of classes was today. Shaver is leaving the school division to take the job as principal of Harrisonburg High School.
Sadly, no one submitted the correct answers to our city council Father's Day Contest, so we'll keep the $50 prize. Here are the correct answers.
Today is Flag Day, but many Americans have no clue what Flag Day is, who celebrates it and how
Speedy Green Car Wash is chipping 30 percent off traditional and ultimate car detailing packages and offering free on-site massages for dads this week.
Manassas Park resident Barry J. Karsh was charged in April in connection with his wife's death.
A special graduation was held for four Manassas Park High School senior soccer players because their team was playing in the championship game while their fellow seniors were graduating Saturday morning.
Fourth sports championship this year for Manassas Park High School.
Signal Bay Water Park was evacuated Saturday afternoon due to a chemical spill in the pool.
The Cougars face the George Mason High School Mustangs for the fifth and final time this year in the 2011 Virginia State Championships after defeating the Radford High Bobcats Friday in the semifinal round.
One-hundred and seventy nine graduates are expected to receive their diplomas during a commencement ceremony at 9:59 a.m. while four graduates will receive diplomas at an 8 p.m . ceremony today.
Early morning fire causes $200,000 to $300,000 in damage to Captiol Building Supply on Euclid Avenue.
School board member Rachel Kirkland, Firefighters Todd Lupton and Joseph Neiberger, as well as the entire city police force recognized Tuesday.
The Manassas Park High School Boys Soccer team won 3-0 over the Nandua High School Warriors Tuesday night.
VRE riders will be able to pose questions, concerns and complaints directly to management during the morning rush hour.
The city's zoning administrator can now obtain a search warrant to inspect homes suspected of zoning violations. City officials said obtaining a warrant is a last-ditch effort to get zoning matters rectified.
Send us a name, picture and a short blub—or a long one—about them and their achievements and we’ll post it here so others can gloat your graduate.
Work on Manassas Line tracks could cause delays this week.
Boys earned their first state championship, while the girls clinched second championship in a row.
Cougars defeated the George Mason High School Mustangs in a Friday night match in Falls Church.