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P-Nats Split Doubleheader

Published June 15, 2011 at 6:58AM

In Game One, Potomac stormed in front in the first inning. Jeff Kobernus got the first of four base hits he registered on the evening with one out in the opening inning. He scored on Destin Hood’s double to the wall in left; for Hood, it was his 21st double, the second most in the Carolina League and put the Nationals ahead 1-0.

Myrtle used a two-out rally in the second to tie the game against Selik. Vinny DiFazio doubled down the left field lied and knotted the score when Jared Hoying singled to right field.

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Crime Watch: Taser Used in Chase

By Potomac Local News

Published June 14, 2011 at 10:00AM | Updated July 18, 2011 at 8:56PM

Two deputies on patrol early Saturday morning on Frasier Road in the Sky Terrace neighborhood in Stafford County saw a man underneath a 1994 Ford Explorer. The deputies stopped their cars and the man pulled himself out from under the SUV and began running toward an area of townhouses, said Stafford sheriff’s Maj. David Decatur.

The deputies got out of their cars and chased the man, and during the pursuit one of them used their taser weapon causing the suspect to fall to the ground, said Decatur.

Prince William

Add a Turn Lane, Ease Traffic

By Potomac Local News

Published June 14, 2011 at 9:00AM

Another turn lane will be added at Springwoods Drive and Old Bridge Road in Lake Ridge will be widened to improve traffic flow. (Uriah Kiser/PotomacLocal.com)

The Prince William Board of Supervisors ordered transportation officials to authorize “quick take” powers to purchase a 21, 878 square foot tract of land owned by the Lake Ridge Parks and Recreation Association to add a third turn lane on Springwoods Drive at Old Bridge Road.

Currently, drivers waiting to turn left or right onto Old Bridge Road from Springwoods Drive have two lanes –– a dedicated left-turn lane and a multi-directional turn lane that allows drivers to turn left or right. A new dedicated right turn lane will be built on the acquired property, which is aimed at improving traffic flow.

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The Desk: When Are Shorts OK in the Office?

By Potomac Local News

Published June 14, 2011 at 8:30AM | Updated August 16, 2013 at 9:55PM

Uriah Kiser

Remember last week? Stifling hot temperatures, heat warnings and air that was so humid it was almost impossible to step outside for more than a few minutes.

Prince William

If Kids Play, Parents Must Learn About Concussions

By Potomac Local News

Published June 14, 2011 at 8:00AM | Updated July 18, 2011 at 9:07PM

Woodbridge, Va. –– Following concussion-related deaths and students who committed suicide last year, a new policy affecting student athletes in Prince William County will begin in September.

Prince William County Public Schools announced Monday beginning with the 2011-12 school year, all athletes and their parents or guardians will be required to attend a concussion education session before being allowed to participate in sports try-outs.

Politics

Feds Approve Prince William Redistricting

By Potomac Local News

Published June 14, 2011 at 7:00AM | Updated July 18, 2011 at 9:00PM

Map of approved voting precincts in eastern Prince William County.

The plan, which transformed the Dumfries Magisterial District to the Potomac District, was passed by the county’s Board of Supervisors in April. Afterward, it was forwarded by law to the U.S. Department of Justice for final approval.

“The approval of the County’s redistricting plan is the culmination of a process that involved the entire community. The Board heard input from the Human Rights Commission, the NAACP, various community groups and many individuals, said Prince William Board Chairman Corey A. Stewart. “Clearly this Board worked diligently to make certain we had district lines that were fair and equitable to the demographics and population of Prince William County, and the Department of Justice agreed.”

Prince William

HOV Violators Targeted

By Potomac Local News

Published June 14, 2011 at 5:00AM

Virginia State Police along with other agencies are cracking down on those who violate the HOV laws as part of a stepped up enforcement effort, Capital HOV Awareness Day.

Police will be out in force during both the morning and evening rush hours driving the length of the lanes as well as sitting along the highway trying to spot violators, said Virginia State Police spokeswoman Corinne Geller.

Prince William

P-Nats, Pelican’s Match Rained Out

By Potomac Local News

Published June 13, 2011 at 8:26PM

G. Richard Pfitzner Stadium in Woodbridge

Woodbridge, Va. –– A torrential downpour flooded the field at Pfitzner Stadium on Sunday night and caused the postponement of Monday night’s game between the Potomac Nationals and Myrtle Beach Pelicans.

The two clubs will make the ballgame as part of a doubleheader on Tuesday, beginning at 6 p.m.

Prince William

P-Nats Win Fourth in a Row

By Potomac Local News

Published June 13, 2011 at 1:14PM

Woodbridge, Va. –– The P-Nats dropped the Salem Red Sox 5-2 Sunday afternoon at Pfitzner Stadium to complete the three-game sweep and win four in a row.

Potomac scored one run per inning from the third through the sixth, and outfielder J.R. Higley led the offensive effort. But, it was Destin Hood the put the P-Nats on the board first.

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Soapbox Derby Draws Crowds

By Potomac Local News

Published June 13, 2011 at 8:05AM | Updated December 19, 2015 at 1:12AM

Tyler Fry, 12, begins his downhill run behind the wheel of the Stafford sheriff's stock car. (Marty van Duyne/For PotomacLocal.com)