Uriah Kiser, Author at Potomac Local News

Deputy Rescues Kitten from Engine Compartment

Published September 22, 2024 at 1:56PM | Updated October 26, 2024 at 4:41PM

Deputy O.J. Martins and his team spent an hour and a half safely rescuing the frightened kitten, using tools like a lockout kit, snake hook, and snappy snare to dismantle parts of the engine. Kitty Purry was taken to the Animal Shelter and will be available for adoption soon.

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Juveniles Disrupt Kings Dominion Halloween Event; No Injuries Reported

By Uriah Kiser

Published September 22, 2024 at 1:25AM

During the park’s Halloween Haunt event on Saturday, September 21, 2024, a large group of juveniles caused a disturbance at Kings Dominion. Deputies from the Hanover County Sheriff’s Office were called to the scene about 9 p.m. after receiving reports of the disruptive group.

When deputies attempted to remove the juveniles from the park, many ran and hid inside park restaurants. At one point, some juveniles were reportedly throwing chairs inside one of the dining establishments. Several fights broke out as deputies worked to control the situation, but by 11 p.m., they successfully removed the group from the park, according to Hanover County Sheriff’s Sgt. Steven Willis.

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Exclusive: Underage Drinking, Alcohol Violations a Problem at Manassas First Friday

By Uriah Kiser

Published September 20, 2024 at 3:00PM | Updated September 20, 2024 at 4:45PM

Concerns over underage drinking and people bringing outside alcohol into the First Friday event in Manassas have prompted city officials to reconsider how the popular downtown gathering is managed.

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Stafford County Breaks Ground on Elementary School 18

By Uriah Kiser

Published September 20, 2024 at 2:10PM

[Photo: Stafford County Public Schools]

The new elementary school will serve 1,070 students in a 130,000-square-foot building. The $46.1 million project is expected to be completed by June 2026, with substantial completion for temporary occupancy by April 2026.

The groundbreaking comes just days after the Stafford County School Board awarded a $44 million contract for constructing Elementary School 19. During its September 10, 2024, meeting, the board unanimously approved the contract with Branch Builds, Inc., to build the new school next to Brooke Point High School at 80 Black Hawk Lane. Similar in size to Elementary School 18, the 131,000-square-foot facility will also accommodate 1,070 students and is scheduled to open in 2026.

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Proposed Buc-ee’s: Economic Boon or Infrastructure Strain for Stafford County?

By Uriah Kiser

Published September 20, 2024 at 11:00AM | Updated October 26, 2024 at 4:41PM

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Stafford Sees Sales, Meals Taxes Decline, Revenue Shortfalls

By Uriah Kiser

Published September 20, 2024 at 10:45AM | Updated October 26, 2024 at 4:41PM

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Overgrown Yards in Manassas Spark Safety Concerns, Wildlife Sightings

By Uriah Kiser

Published September 20, 2024 at 10:30AM

Manassas City Hall

Residents in several Manassas neighborhoods are raising concerns over the increasing presence of wild animals and unsafe conditions caused by neglected properties with overgrown yards.

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Parking Issues Take Center Stage at Manassas Town Hall Meeting

By Uriah Kiser

Published September 20, 2024 at 10:00AM

Manassas police photographed a car parked illegally in the city's Georgetown South neighborhood. [Photo: Manassas City Government]

At a town hall meeting Monday, Sept. 16, 2024, the Manassas City Council gathered to address concerns about parking, a recurring issue in the city. The meeting opened with Mayor Michelle Davis-Younger welcoming attendees and introducing the topic of parking, but she emphasized that the forum was open for residents to discuss any community issues.

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Exclusive Interview: Tom Osina Talks Housing, Schools, and the Future of Manassas Ahead of November Election

By Uriah Kiser

Published September 19, 2024 at 3:49PM

Get ready to dive into the issues that matter most to Manassas residents. Potomac Local News is bringing you an exclusive interview with Tom Osina, a City Council member seeking re-election this November.

In this must-listen interview, we ask Osina tough questions, such as:

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Commercial Passenger Service at Manassas Regional Airport Delayed Until 2026

By Uriah Kiser

Published September 19, 2024 at 3:00PM

Manassas Regional Airport Director Juan Rivera

Manassas Regional Airport’s plans to introduce commercial passenger jet service have hit a delay, with flights now expected to begin in 2026 instead of 2025.

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