Uriah Kiser, Author at Potomac Local News

Spanberger Town Hall: ‘We have random people using fentanyl and walking around disoriented’

Published July 16, 2024 at 10:00AM

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Prince William County residents voiced their concerns about drug use and community safety during a recent town hall with Congresswoman Abigail Spanberger (D). The event included Police Chief Peter Newsham of the Prince William County Police Department and Police Chief Chris Settle of the Culpeper Police Department.

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Live Streams Today on Potomac Local. Please Join Us!

By Uriah Kiser

Published July 16, 2024 at 9:57AM

Join us for a series of insightful live streams where we delve into crucial topics affecting our community.

Here’s what we have lined up:

Virginia Faces Widespread Drought as Heatwave Continues

By Uriah Kiser

Published July 16, 2024 at 9:00AM

Northern Virginia and the rest of the state are experiencing significant drought as temperatures soar.

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More on Stafford’s Incoming Admin, His Salary, and What They Didn’t Want Us to Know

By Uriah Kiser

Published July 16, 2024 at 8:00AM

Bill Ashton is the new Stafford County Administrator.

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Police Report: Body Identified | Man Shot | Cabela’s Window Smashed

By Uriah Kiser

Published July 15, 2024 at 2:50PM

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We first told you about the discovery on Friday.

Death Investigation – On July 12 at 3:20PM, officers responded to Northern Virginia Community College (NVCC) located at 2635 College Dr. in Woodbridge (22191) to investigate a death. The investigation revealed NVCC police located the personal belongings of an individual, later identified as a 20-year-old man, near a pond and contacted Prince William County police. A short time later, the man’s body was located and recovered from the pond by Fire & Rescue personnel. Preliminarily, there are no signs of foul play in the man’s death. The cause and manner of death is pending by the Medical Examiner’s Office.

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Mayor Porta Addresses Ongoing Construction on Union and Commerce Streets

By Uriah Kiser

Published July 15, 2024 at 9:59AM

For the past week, crews have been working to replace underground water pipes in Occoquan.

If you’re a business owner, resident, or frequent town visitor, please let us know how this work has affected you in the comments.

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Buc-ee’s Proposed Stafford Location Faces Street Naming Controversy

By Uriah Kiser

Published July 15, 2024 at 8:00AM

Buc-ee’s wants to build a new store in Stafford County and name the street where it would sit after itself—Buc-ee’s Boulevard.

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Monday Heat Warning: Highs to Reach 100 Degrees, Heat Index 110

By Uriah Kiser

Published July 14, 2024 at 8:30PM

An excessive heat warning is in effect from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Monday, and an excessive heat watch remains in effect from Tuesday morning through Tuesday evening.

The warning indicates dangerously hot conditions with heat index values around 110 expected. The watch forecasts possible heat index values up to 110.

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Local Reaction from Trump Assassination Attempt

By Uriah Kiser

Published July 13, 2024 at 7:58PM | Updated July 14, 2024 at 8:37AM

A bullet grazes President Trump’s ear during an assignation attempt in Pennsylvania on July 13, 2024. [Photo: Right Side Broadcasting Network/YouTube]

The alleged shooter was killed, the AP reports. As many as two other bystanders are dead, reports ABC News.

We have a local reaction coming in.

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