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In Memoriam: Nicole A. Hardin

Published July 31, 2013 at 2:29PM

Nicole Ann Hardin, 66, of Woodbridge, Virginia, passed away Sunday, July 28, 2013 at her home.

Ms. Hardin had moved to Woodbridge 17 years ago from California. Nicole was the President of the non-profit Sunrise Tourette Incorporated. She was the owner of Sunrise Newfoundland dogs. She was a member of the Northland Newfoundland Club, Colonial Newfoundland Club, and Newfoundland Club of America as well as the proud owner of multiple Champion Newfoundlands. She retired as a Systems Analyst with Unisys.

Press Release

Woodbridge Community Choir starts Holiday Rehearsals

By Potomac Local News

Published July 31, 2013 at 2:21PM

Woodbridge Community Choir, Holiday 2012

Calling all singers! The Woodbridge Community Choir is starting rehearsals for its Holiday Concert season on Monday, August 26, at the Lutheran Church of the Covenant, 15008 Cloverdale Road, Dale City in Dale City.

Registration starts at 7:00 PM, and rehearsals continue every Monday from 7:30 – 9:45 PM. No auditions are required! For more information, please see www.woodbridgecommunitychoir.org or call 703-491-1820.

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Ricky’s Chicken Expands, Opening Second Store in Stafford County

By Potomac Local News

Published July 30, 2013 at 3:00PM | Updated July 30, 2013 at 7:17PM

Above the doorway of one shutter restaurant, a sure-sign that a new restaurant is coming to take its place.

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Old Dominion Foundation 10th Annual Golf Tournament Aug. 9

By Potomac Local News

Published July 30, 2013 at 2:19PM

It’s that time of year again! Raise money for a cause while hitting golf balls!

The Old Dominion Foundation, Incorporated will sponsor its 10th Annual Golf TournamentFriday, August 9, 2013. The tournament is scheduled for 9:00 A.M., at Old Hickory Golf Club, 11921 Chanceford Drive, Woodbridge, Virginia.

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Babysitter Charged in Infant’s Death

By Potomac Local News

Published July 30, 2013 at 2:01PM | Updated July 30, 2013 at 2:18PM

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STAFFORD COUNTY, Va. — Authorities an infant died in the care of his babysitter.

Stafford County sheriff’s deputies were called to 1103 Providence Street in in south Stafford on July 13. Fire and rescue crews were already called there after a small child had reportedly fallen.

Originals

Gar-Field Softball Standout Looks to Future as Senior Year Approaches

By Potomac Local News

Published July 30, 2013 at 2:00PM | Updated January 18, 2017 at 8:28PM

Burney

WOODBRIDGE, Va. — While many high school students are enjoying their summer vacations, Jessie Burney is studying film, and working on the fielding, and hitting techniques that will give her an edge her final year on the Girl’s Varsity Softball team at Gar-Field Senior High School.

Before her school year gets underway in September, Burney, 17, is already contemplating next steps after she graduates high school and beyond her collegiate career.

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Santa Makes Summertime Appearance, Untrim-A-Tree Benefits

By Potomac Local News

Published July 30, 2013 at 1:56PM

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MANASSAS, Va. — In Manassas, it’s never too early to start thinking about Christmas.

On July 25, several came to the city’s Old Town for “Christmas in July” to benefit the Untrim-A-Tree program, which, each year, pairs toys with needy children in Prince William County and the Greater Manassas area.

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Detour Planned as Aden Bridge Work Continues

By Potomac Local News

Published July 30, 2013 at 1:40PM

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NOKESVILLE, Va. — On Aden Road in Prince William County’s Nokesville area, construction crews will be back at it in an effort to replace a bridge along the two-lane road.

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Championship Weekend for Manassas ‘BATtle’ 7U Baseball Team

By Potomac Local News

Published July 30, 2013 at 1:30PM | Updated July 30, 2013 at 3:01PM

Manassas BATtle 7U

This past weekend, the Manassas BATtle 7-year old baseball team won the Varina Youth Sports Invitational Tournament.

Their championship was two weeks in the making, as Manassas traveled to the Richmond area two weeks prior only to have the tournament completely rained out.

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‘By the River’ Offers Fresh Food Next to VRE

By Potomac Local News

Published July 30, 2013 at 12:00PM | Updated July 31, 2013 at 9:20AM

[Photo: Uriah Kiser / Potomac Local News]

STAFFORD COUNTY, Va. — It’s a small store and deli with a lot to offer.

The “By the River Convenience Store and Cafe” is one of the few stops found along rural Brooke Road in Stafford County. It takes it’s name after its location, by the Potomac River and the Aquia Landing county park.