Uriah Kiser, Author at Potomac Local News

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

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.

Breaking News

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.

Business

Gainesville Dollar Tree Closed for HVAC Repair

By Uriah Kiser

Published July 13, 2024 at 9:02AM

Many went to the Dollar Tree in Gainesville to find a note on the door stating that it was closed until further notice.

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Quantico

What They’re Shooting at Quantico This Week

By Uriah Kiser

Published July 13, 2024 at 7:00AM

Members of the Marine Corps Embassy Security Group train at Quantico

Marine Corps Base Quantico will conduct various training exercises from July 9 to July 17, 2024.

The base has been providing training services since 1917 and currently supports over 40 federal organizations, the Department of Defense, and multiple regional and local law enforcement agencies.

Breaking News

Breaking: ‘Likely’ Body Found at Woodbridge NOVA Campus

By Uriah Kiser

Published July 12, 2024 at 3:54PM

Police have found what appears to be a body floating in a lake at the Woodbridge Campus of Northern Virginia Community College.

“We are awaiting additional [information] to confirm, but it is most likely a person,” said Prince William police spokeswoman Renee Carr. “There is no public safety threat and no immediate indication of foul play.”

Prince William

Moo-ving Violation: Cows Cause Traffic Jam in Nokesville

By Uriah Kiser

Published July 12, 2024 at 3:12PM

Officers were on Hazelwood Drive at about 3 p.m., in a rural area of Prince William County, to round up the cattle. It’s unclear how many cows are loose.

Drivers can expect some street closures while police whip out their lassos.

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Manassas Mall Shooting Suspect Was Out on Bond; 2 More Face Charges

By Uriah Kiser

Published July 12, 2024 at 3:00PM | Updated July 12, 2024 at 3:40PM

[Scott Rodgerson/Unsplash]

Eric Ronaldo Benitez, 22, of Croce Court, near Manassas is in custody. The second suspect, Tayvion Omari Thornton, 18, of Cove Landing Drive in Woodbridge, is wanted.

Benitez is charged with two counts of malicious wounding, 1 count of willfully discharging a firearm in a public place, and one count of using a gun in the commission of a felony.

Dispose of Your Solid Waste at OmniRide near Manassas on Saturday

By Uriah Kiser

Published July 12, 2024 at 12:00PM

From OmniRide

OmniRide is partnering with Prince William County Solid Waste Division for a series of pop-up hazardous household disposal events. The first event will be THIS Saturday, 07/13 from 9:00AM – 1:00PM at our Western Facility.

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