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Lori L. Brickley

Published August 24, 2020 at 10:05AM

Lori L. Brickley, after a valiant fight against pancreatic cancer, passed away peacefully at the Capital Caring Adler Center in Aldie, Virginia on August 23, 2020.

Lori was born December 14, 1959, in San Antonio, Texas to Colonel H. E. (Bud) Wrenn and Janet L. Wrenn. Lori is survived by her husband of 38 years, David, their son, Justin, and step-children Terri Schulken, David, Jr.; father, Bud Wrenn, sister, Cindy Wrenn and nieces Kay and Meg. She is remembered as a loving grandmother of Ally, Hannah, Caitlin, Brenna, and Ashlinn.

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1st District Debate: Wittman says police reforms are state, local issue

By Potomac Local News

Published August 21, 2020 at 12:04PM

Wittman / Rashid

Rep. Rob Wittman (R-Va, 1 Prince William, Stafford,) faced off against Democrat challenger Qasim Rashid in their first debate Thursday night in Fredericksburg.

The two met after months of both campaigns wrangling on a date to hold the event.

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Broadband a key issue in tomorrow’s debate in Virginia’s 1st congressional district

By Potomac Local News

Published August 19, 2020 at 7:41PM | Updated August 19, 2020 at 9:05PM

Wittman / Rashid

In the era of Zoom, teleworking, and distance learning brought on by the coronavirus, access to reliable, affordable internet has become an essential issue to Virginians.

Because of the decision by multiple counties to opt to send students back to class at the start of the new school year, students, like never before, are dependent on quality internet.

Medical Reserve Corps needs help, no experience required

By Potomac Local News

Published August 16, 2020 at 3:00PM

[Photo: Habitat for Humanity Prince William County]

Here’s a list of voluneter opportunities in our community, compiled by Volunteer Prince William.

Good Morning – The Community Feeding Taskforce Food Hotline has an urgent need for Spanish speaking volunteers who can assist staff with answering calls to the Hotline during the COVID-19 pandemic. Duties include answering calls from those in need of food, redirecting callers to a food pantry closest to where they live and arranging home deliveries for shut-ins. Training is provided; however, volunteers will work from home and must have their own computer and Internet access. Bilingual skills in Spanish required.

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Driver in Stafford pursuit arrested, had multiple warrants, authorities say

By Potomac Local News

Published August 13, 2020 at 10:17AM

A Stafford County Sheriff's' patrol car.

Sheriff’s deputies pursued a man following an attempted traffic stop on Route 17 on Wednesday.

Now, the driver, whom authorities say is a man from Manassas, faces charges.

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Sinkhole opens up in Manassas Park, trapping residents in neighborhood

By Potomac Local News

Published August 12, 2020 at 10:47AM | Updated August 12, 2020 at 2:02PM

A flash flood created a sinkhole on Moseby Court in Manassas Park. [Photo: Manassas Park Police]

Update 1:45 p.m.

Residents of Moseby Court can now use a path at the adjacent Stonewall Park to drive and out of their neighborhood.

Politics

Manassas voter registrar working to calm fears of voter fraud

By Potomac Local News

Published August 9, 2020 at 8:12PM | Updated August 13, 2020 at 6:13PM

This November will be one unlike any other. Several localities in Virginia are encouraging the electorate to vote by mail to make sure the spread of the coronavirus does not infect voters or the democratic process.

In Manassas, voters will have the option via postcard to select whether or not they can apply for a ballot this November. Voters will be able to cast absentee ballots starting on Sept. 19, 45 days before the election.

Prince William

Prince William leaders vote to widen Route 28, kill bypass

By Potomac Local News

Published August 4, 2020 at 9:00PM | Updated August 5, 2020 at 12:52AM

It’s going to cost more — a lot more — but leaders in Prince William County say it’s worth it.

The Prince William Board of County Supervisors today voted unanimously to widen a nearly four-mile stretch of Route 28 between Liberia Avenue in Manassas and the Fairfax County line. It’s expected to cost at least $400 million — about $100 million more than a bypass that had been considered until today.

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Catholic schools prepare to reopen as nearly half of voters disapprove of 100% online learning, poll finds

By Potomac Local News

Published July 31, 2020 at 12:39PM

In its first statewide poll, Virginia political consulting firm War Room Strategies found nearly half of likely voters believe that their local school boards and superintendents — not the CDC, President Trump, or Gov. Ralph Northam — should be most responsible for providing options to parents on reopening schools.

And, as many school systems plan to return to 100% virtual learning in the fall, similar to what students experienced following the coronavirus lockdown in March, 44% of those polled disapprove of their local school system’s plans, while 30% strongly disapprove.

Trial date set after woman killed while walking dog in Woodbridge

By Potomac Local News

Published July 29, 2020 at 10:25PM

Cierra Dickerson, who was involved in the fatal car accident that resulted in the death of Deborah Lynn Talbot, will face trial February 8, 2021.

According to a press release from the Prince William County Commonwealth’s Attorney Amy Ashworth, the suspect, Cierra Dickerson, 19, is charged with involuntary manslaughter under which carries a potential sentence of up to 10 years in prison and a $2500 fine.