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Call to Action: FH Furr holds coat drive for needy children

Published October 24, 2015 at 6:00AM

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Good morning Prince William – Here’s a huge Cheers to the FH Furr Coat Drive for needy children. Coats for age’s birth to 12 years old are needed to keep kids warm. You may drop off the coats to any United Bank in our community, the Kelly Leadership Center, Battlefield Garden Center and of course Volunteer Prince William. Please call Mary at (703) 369-5292-ext. 4 with any questions.

· Coat Drive – I have one special family that needs a boy’s size 14-16, girl’s size large, women’s large and men’s large. Please call me if you can help this family – (703) 369-5292 ext. 4

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Emergency highway repair work underway at Dumfries for 2 and a half months

By Potomac Local News

Published October 23, 2015 at 2:27PM

Traffic on I-95 south near Va. 234 was congested Monday afternoon, July 30, 2012, following a serious crash on the HOV lanes.

Transportation crews shifted lanes on Interstate 95 south to repair groundwater seepage issues on the highway.

The work will take place between the truck scales near the Dale City exit at mile post 156 and Dumfries at mile post 152, at Route 234.

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Widening I-66 inside the Beltway will take place – if necessary

By Potomac Local News

Published October 23, 2015 at 2:08PM

Official portrait of Virginia Secretary of Transportation Aubrey L. Layne, Jr.

Virginians deserve a healthy public discussion about how best to improve our transportation system. But that discussion must also be grounded in fact, not political rhetoric. Unfortunately, the leadership of the House Republican Caucus is engaged in a campaign of misleading and flatly incorrect information on the McAuliffe administration’s proposal to improve I-66 inside the Beltway. So in the interest of good public policy, here are the facts.

Fact 1: Despite unfounded claims to the contrary, dynamic tolling on I-66 will reduce congestion.

Press Release

Potomac Mills partners in fight against breast cancer

By Potomac Local News

Published October 23, 2015 at 1:43PM

Potomac Mills' message of strength board is seen above. The mall has partnered with Susan G. Komen® to support the fight against breast cancer

Earlier this month, Potomac Mills announced their participation in a national month-long engagement with Susan G. Komen® to support the fight against breast cancer.

Throughout the month of October, the mall has engaged employees, retailers and shoppers in ‘Mission Pink® events. “As an active member in the community, Potomac Mills has provided an ideal backdrop for raising awareness and encouraging support in finding a cure for breast cancer, a disease we know touches the lives of our employees, retailers and shoppers every year,” said Rocell Viniard, Area Director of Marketing and Business Development for both centers.

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Haymarket – Gainesville Community Library opens to cheers

By Potomac Local News

Published October 22, 2015 at 3:31PM

Gainesville and Haymarket have a new community library.

Hundreds gathered Thursday for a dedication ceremony and ribbon cutting for the new Haymarket-Gainesville Community Library on Lightner Road, just off Route 15.

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Voter information for Manassas residents

By Potomac Local News

Published October 21, 2015 at 8:16PM

he Voter Registration & Elections Office at 9025 Center Street is open Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., for In-Person Absentee Voting. Additional voting hours listed below. Last Day to Vote Absentee In-Person is Saturday, Oct. 31.

Saturday Oct. 24: Voter Registration Office is open 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. for In-Person Absentee Voting. Please note: Fall Jubilee is Oct. 24 and will have some street closures. There will still be access to the Voter Registration Office via Church St. to East St. to Center St. Designated parking will be available.

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Burgess charged with DUI, child felony neglect

By Potomac Local News

Published October 21, 2015 at 1:43PM

Prince William police said a man was driving while under the influence of alcohol. a 2-month-old child was also found inside his car, police said.

Here’s the latest in a police report:

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Will this solve the design dilemma for Prince William County’s 13th high school?

By Potomac Local News

Published October 20, 2015 at 2:32PM

A rendering of what Prince William County's 13th high school, to be built behind Jiffy Lube Live, will look like once it opens.

There is a compromise in the works for a the design and layout of Prince William County’s 13th high school.

School Board Chairman At-large Milton Johns delayed what was going to be a vote Wednesday night on the new school building that will be located in western Prince William, either in a new development called Stone Haven or on a site on Rollins Ford donated to the county that was to become a park.

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Human remains found on Mine Road in Stafford

By Potomac Local News

Published October 20, 2015 at 1:47PM | Updated October 20, 2015 at 2:44PM

Two bow hunters made a creepy find in North Stafford.

Sheriff’s deputies were called to the area of Mine Road and Highpointe Boulevard in Stafford County at 6:30 p.m. Sunday for a report of a human skull found. Other human bones were also found nearby, said Stafford sheriff’s spokesman Bill Kennedy.

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Shaw vows to ‘work across the aisle’ to fight I-66 tolls

By Potomac Local News

Published October 20, 2015 at 1:27PM

Don Shaw is running to unseat the long-serving Robert G. “Bob” Marshall in Virginia’s 13th House of Delegates District.

Shaw first came onto the local political scene last year when he announced he was running for Brentsville District Supervisor, to fill a seat vacated by Wally S. Covington who became a judge at the Prince William County Courthouse. Republican Jeanine Lawson went on to win the race.