🌱 Prince William Schools Getting Solar Power + Nokesville Home Fire

Hello again, everybody. It's Friday in Manassas and I'm back in your inbox to get you caught up on the most important things happening locally.

But first, today's weather:

Partly sunny; windy, cooler. High: 57 Low: 30.

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Here are the top three stories today in Manassas:

1. Prince William County Public Schools plans to install solar panels at 12 schools. Due to a partnership with Secure Solar Futures, the county will install solar panel systems at area high, middle, and elementary schools, including Battlefield, Beville, and Minnieville. The installation process will begin in spring and should conclude by the end of the year. (Prince William County Public Schools)
2. A nearby Nokesville home went up in flames following a wiring failure. At around 4:45 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 22, a fire broke out at a house on Keyser Road. According to the Prince William County Department of Fire and Rescue, no injuries were reported, and just one person was displaced by the blaze. (Manassas Patch)
3. The Manassas School Board and city council can't agree on an administrative building. The possible deadline for the Manassas school system’s effort to buy its headquarters building is fast approaching. In early February, the School Board sent a formal letter to the council requesting a vote on a funding package after more than seven months of back-and-forth. (Inside NoVA)

Today in Manassas:

• Embroidery Club At Bull Run Regional Library (11:00 AM)
• Women's Self-Defense Seminar At American Drengr Krav Maga (6:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Have you signed up for Marcus Alerts through the Rapid SOS platform? Marcus Alerts offers a comprehensive approach to ensuring that the Manassas City Police Department provides a therapeutic, health-focused response to behavioral health emergencies. (Manassas City Police Department via Facebook)
• Dr. Wallace’s African American History class from Osbourn High School visited the ARTfactory recently. The trip happened on Feb. 22 to view Lory Ivey Alexander's "Stories That End in Freedom." Click the link to browse photos of the students enjoying the art! (Manassas City Public Schools via Facebook)
• Prince William County Animal Shelter thanked the community and the Manassas City Police Department for its recent donations. The shelter's Fill the Cruiser event brought new crates, blankets, food, and more for the pets. (Prince William County Animal Shelter via Facebook)

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