Uriah Kiser, Author at Potomac Local News

Latest Arrest Made in Potomac Shores Homicide

Published March 25, 2026 at 10:00AM | Updated March 25, 2026 at 10:38AM

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Prince William County detectives charged J’Shaun Zomari Williams on March 23 in connection with the fatal shooting of an 18-year-old man at Potomac Shores on March 9, marking the most recent development in the ongoing murder investigation.

Detectives took Williams into custody with assistance from the U.S. Marshal’s Task Force in Richmond. This arrest follows two prior arrests in the case.

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Prince William Procurement Expo Draws 222 Vendors; Landfill to Close April 5

By Uriah Kiser

Published March 25, 2026 at 9:00AM | Updated March 26, 2026 at 12:24PM

Prince William County’s third annual Procurement Expo, held March 4, 2026, drew strong participation and praise from county leadership during the Board of County Supervisors meeting on March 17.

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Manassas Residents Invited to Weigh In on Airport Renaming

By Uriah Kiser

Published March 24, 2026 at 3:00PM

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Manassas City Council is inviting residents to provide feedback on a proposed renaming of Manassas Regional Airport ahead of a final decision.

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Dumfries Proposes 3% Tax Cut as Rose Gaming Revenue Doubles and Fuels Major Infrastructure Push

By Uriah Kiser

Published March 24, 2026 at 1:00PM

Dumfries residents are poised to see direct relief on their municipal tax bills in the coming fiscal year, thanks to a proposed 3% reduction in the town’s tax rate—from 0.1899 to 0.1850—enabled by a major windfall in gaming revenue and steady local economic growth.

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Buc-ee’s Could Bring 2,174 Sunday Peak Vehicles to Exit 140 – Here’s How the Roads Would Change

By Uriah Kiser

Published March 24, 2026 at 11:00AM

If the proposed Buc-ee’s travel center at I-95 Exit 140 is approved, drivers in the Garrisonville area should prepare for significantly higher traffic volumes at key intersections they use every day, particularly during evening rush hour and on weekends, according to the newly released February 2026 (Version 6) Traffic Impact Analysis.

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Fourth High-Speed Fatality in Two Years Prompts Rural Safety Warning from Prince William Supervisors

By Uriah Kiser

Published March 24, 2026 at 10:00AM

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A recent crash in Nokesville has claimed another life on Prince William County’s rural roads, marking the fourth high-speed fatality in the Brentsville District in just two years.

On Saturday, March 14, a 2010 Chevrolet Corvette struck a tree after running off the road at high speed.

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Animal Advocates Push for Three New Positions at Prince William Shelter in FY27 Budget

By Uriah Kiser

Published March 24, 2026 at 9:00AM

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VRE Brings Back 4th of July Fireworks Trains After 10-Year Hiatus

By Uriah Kiser

Published March 23, 2026 at 3:00PM

Virginia Railway Express is reviving its Fourth of July fireworks trains after approximately 10 years to help celebrate America’s 250th birthday.

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Potomac Shores Middle School Boys Basketball Team Honored for Historic 100-Game Undefeated Streak

By Uriah Kiser

Published March 23, 2026 at 1:00PM

Potomac Shores Middle School boys basketball team and coaches pose proudly after being recognized by the Prince William County School Board for their remarkable 100-game undefeated streak (100-0 combined varsity and JV since 2021). A legacy of excellence, teamwork, and community pride—Go Seahawks!

In a heartwarming moment of community pride, the Prince William County Board of County Supervisors paused its regular business on March 17, 2026, to celebrate the excellence of local youth. At 7 p.m., during the evening session of its meeting, the Board issued a proclamation recognizing the Potomac Shores Middle School boys basketball team for an extraordinary achievement: **100 consecutive victories** and five years undefeated since 2021.

Supervisor Andrea O. Bailey, Potomac District Supervisor and Vice Chair, presented the commendation with evident pride. “It gives me great pleasure to commend and recognize a legacy of greatness honoring the Potomac Shores Middle School boys’ basketball team,” she said.

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From $166M Surge to $203 Household Hit: Prince William Residents Demand Tax Relief

By Uriah Kiser

Published March 23, 2026 at 11:00AM

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