Author: Potomac Local News

Officials apologize over school grave controversy — Carolyn Lynn, a direct descendant of the 19th century family believed to be buried in the cemetery recently exhumed to make way for Prince William County’s new high school, said she had a short list for Santa this year. [InsideNova.com]

Traffic Crash Reported on Liberia Avenue in Manassas — At least two people are being airlifted to a local hospital after a traffic crash on Liberia Avenue in Manassas, according to the Manassas Volunteer Fire Department Facebook page. [Patch]

VABC agents, U.Va. student lawyer up — Richmond-area lawyers who specialize in civil action have been retained separately by state Alcoholic Beverage Control agents and the University of Virginia student wrongly arrested earlier this year when agents mistook sparkling water for beer. [Stafford County Sun]

New Cops Hit The Streets In Prince William County and Dumfries — Twenty-one new police officers graduated Dec. 20 from the Prince William County Criminal Justice Academy Basic Law Enforcement 33rd Session. [Patch]

Whimsical Galerie Owner Closes Shop, Prepares for New Endeavors in New Year — The new year has new things in store Christine Finnie, a long-time business owner in Old Town Manassas. [Patch]

State works to open preserve in Stafford Co. — A state agency is working to provide public access to a nature preserve in Stafford County. [Patch]