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Published August 16, 2022 at 7:00AM

Inspector General: Virginia agencies mishandled I-95 snow incident — A new inspection report found the Commonwealth did not implement lessons learned during the Interstate 95 snow incident that occurred in January 2022. [WRIC-TV]

Prince William public safety career fair — The Prince William County Police Department, including Crossing Guards, the Department of Fire & Rescue, the Sheriff’s Office, Public Safety Communications, and the Adult Detention Center, will hold a career fair on Saturday, Aug. 27, 2022, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. [Press release]

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Woman dies in motorcycle crash on Joplin Road

By Potomac Local News

Published August 15, 2022 at 2:21PM

On Saturday, August 13, at 1:32 p.m., police went to the area of Mile Marker 18 on Joplin Road in Triangle to investigate a crash involving a motorcycle.

The 2013 Harley Davidson 883 Sportster motorcycle operator was traveling southbound on Joplin Road with a group of other riders. As the motorcycle approached the area, the operator failed to negotiate a sharp curve in the roadway and traveled over the double yellow lines before leaving the roadway and striking a tree, police said.

Features

Haley Heflin crowned Miss Prince William County Fair 2022

By Potomac Local News

Published August 15, 2022 at 1:57PM | Updated August 16, 2022 at 2:11PM

Haley Heflin, 18, is Miss Prince William County Fair 2022.

She is the first queen of the fair in more than 30 years. Heflin of Fredericksburg won the fair’s beauty pageant on Friday, August 12. Heflin won $1,000 in scholarship funds from DTR Towing, $2,000 in scholarship funding from an anonymous donor, and a flower bouquet from Flower Gallery of Manassas.

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Morning Notes

By Potomac Local News

Published August 15, 2022 at 7:00AM | Updated August 15, 2022 at 9:44AM

[Photo: VDOT Fredericksburg District]

Virginia launches playing cards designed to solve cold cases — Attorney General Miyares today announced that playing cards to help close unsolved homicides have been distributed to inmates within the Richmond City Justice Center for recreational use. [Press release]

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Germanna, UMW partner to provide ultra-accelerated business degree

By Potomac Local News

Published August 12, 2022 at 2:46PM | Updated August 12, 2022 at 10:10PM

University of Mary Washington [Photo: Univesity of Mary Washington Facebook page]

The pathway program allows students to complete an associate’s and a bachelor’s degree online in about two-and-a-half years, saving time and money.

The ultra-accelerated route provided by the two schools starts with Germanna’s “College Everywhere” program, which allows students to earn a two-year associate’s degree remotely in just 12 months. Those who transfer to UMW can then finish the major in business administration, also online, within an additional 18 months.

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Overnight work expected on I-395 Express Lanes

By Potomac Local News

Published August 12, 2022 at 1:38PM

Express Lanes on I-395 near Seminary Road

Drivers headed north on the I-395 E-ZPass Express Lanes should expect changes during the overnight hours next week.

Express Lanes operators tell us the lanes will close for repairs from 10 p.m. Tuesday, August 16, to 5 a.m. Wednesday, August 17.

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Man with face tattoo wanted in connection to strangulation

By Potomac Local News

Published August 12, 2022 at 1:29PM

Police are searching for a man with a tattoo on the side of his face. The man is wanted in connection with strangulation of a woman in Lake Ridge.

Prince William police tell us:

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Prince William County Fair begins today

By Potomac Local News

Published August 12, 2022 at 1:07PM

The tractor pull at the Grandstand is tonight’s main event at 7 p.m.

The Miss Teen and Miss Prince William County Fair Pageant begins at 6 p.m. Tonight’s beauty competition marks a return of the “Miss” pageant, something the fair has not seen in 30 years.

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Prince William judge dismisses murder case

By Potomac Local News

Published August 11, 2022 at 2:51PM

The Judicial Center for Prince William County, Manassas, and Manassas Park.

A case against a murder suspect was dismissed by Prince William County Circuit Court Judge Carol A. Weimer Jr. on August 4.

On October 21, 2019, 21-year-old Nathaniel Isiah Hickson was found suffering a gunshot wound in the 2300 block of Briar Rose Lane in Lake Ridge. The victim was taken to a hospital, where he later died.

Business

MurLarkey Distilled Spirits moving to Farm Brew Live

By Potomac Local News

Published August 11, 2022 at 2:00PM | Updated August 11, 2022 at 2:46PM

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