Author: Potomac Local News
FREDERICKSBURG, Va. – The folks at the Fredericksburg Regional Chamber of Commerce just shared the names of 33 local professionals selected for the Leadership Fredericksburg Class of 2026. These leaders will meet monthly from September through May, tackling real-world projects aimed at improving our region.
Participants will connect with mentors, sharpen their leadership skills, and work together on community-driven Action Learning Projects. The sessions take place at businesses throughout the Fredericksburg area, giving participants a deeper look at how our local institutions operate.
STAFFORD COUNTY, Va. – Deputies are continuing to search for a man who fled a traffic stop and crashed near the Giant grocery store on Town and Country Drive Thursday afternoon.
The suspect, identified as Andre Bennett Jr., 44, of King George, remains at large as of 8 a.m. Friday, August 1, 2025. Deputies believe he evaded capture overnight by hiding in a wooded area near Baron Park Road. A law enforcement presence remains in the White Oak Road area, and residents may continue to see increased activity.
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Updated 10:40 a.m. Friday, August 1, 2025 – A man is in custody after allegedly shooting two family members—killing one and critically injuring the other—during an argument inside a Woodbridge home Wednesday evening.
Prince William police say 56-year-old Khampheng Toune Quanlangsy shot a 42-year-old man and a 70-year-old woman in the upper body following a verbal altercation. Officers responded around 5:42 p.m. to the 12900 block of Kenmar Drive, where they found Quanlangsy outside the home and took him into custody without incident.
A man shaving in his vehicle on Town Square Circle was assaulted without warning Wednesday morning, according to the Stafford County Sheriff’s Office. A known suspect reportedly attacked the man unprovoked. A warrant for assault and battery has been obtained but not yet served.
Later that day, a woman reported a disturbing incident at Discount Tobacco and Vape on Deacon Road. She told deputies that an employee touched and kissed her without consent. The suspect was arrested and charged with assault and battery and sexual battery, and is being held without bond.
With summer winding down and school bells on the horizon, three localities are getting ready to send the season off in style. Friday, August 1, 2025, promises a trifecta of celebrations across Manassas, Manassas Park, and Fredericksburg, each with its own unique theme, local flavor, and community focus.
🐶 Manassas: Dog Days of Summer First Friday
The folks at the Prince William County Animal Shelter just gave Potomac Local News a heads-up about something special happening this weekend: they’re throwing a big birthday bash for shelter dogs—and covering all adoption fees to celebrate.
It’s all part of “Dogust,” the annual celebration for pups without known birthdays. From Friday, August 1 through Sunday, August 3, you can adopt a dog for free at the shelter on Bristow Road in Manassas. Prince William Animal Advocates and Dave’s Dogs are teaming up to sponsor the event, making it easier for local families to bring home a new best friend.
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STAFFORD, Va. – A new dog park is opening soon in Stafford County’s Rock Hill District, and the community is invited to celebrate. The ribbon-cutting ceremony will take place on Saturday, August 9, 2025, at 10 a.m. at 2085 Mountain View Road, just south of Margaret Brent Elementary School.
The park’s name—chosen by residents through a contest—will be revealed at the event. The naming honors retired and deceased working dogs from the Stafford County Sheriff’s Office and other local agencies.
Hot, muggy weather continues Thursday, with another round of dangerous heat and the potential for flash flooding. Temperatures will reach the upper 80s to low 90s, but high humidity will make it feel more like 95–105 degrees. Scattered showers and thunderstorms are expected to develop by early afternoon, producing torrential downpours that could lead to significant flooding—especially in and around the I-66/US-50 corridor.
The National Weather Service has issued a Flood Watch from Thursday afternoon through late Thursday night for a wide area including the District of Columbia, most of central and southern Maryland, and northern Virginia. Some areas could see multiple rounds of storms with rainfall totals between 4 to 6 inches, causing extensive street flooding and flash flooding in poor drainage areas. Residents are urged to avoid travel during the evening commute and never drive through flooded roads.