Uriah Kiser, Author at Potomac Local News

Fredericksburg City Manager’s Report: Property Tax Decision Day is May 28

Published May 17, 2024 at 2:30PM | Updated May 18, 2024 at 8:12AM

The City’s general property re-assessment is complete. New assessment values are effective July 1, 2024. Property owners can appeal their assessments. The City Council is considering adjusting the property tax rate from $0.89 to $0.78 per $100 valuation.

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Stafford’s 2024 Memorial Day Ceremony: A Solemn Tribute on the 80th Anniversary of D-Day

By Uriah Kiser

Published May 17, 2024 at 2:20PM

Stafford’s 2024 Memorial Day Ceremony will be a poignant tribute to the 80th Anniversary of D-Day, a day that holds deep meaning due to the sacrifice of the Boutchyard family. Marvin, a survivor of the storming of Omaha Beach, and Mercer, who fought in the Battle for Okinawa, made the ultimate sacrifice.

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Do you believe the Quantico Marine Corps Base handled the recent security breach appropriately?

By Uriah Kiser

Published May 17, 2024 at 2:18PM | Updated October 20, 2025 at 9:57AM

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This incident has raised concerns among local officials and the public about the transparency and handling of security matters at the base. The lack of immediate disclosure has led to demands for answers and accountability from the authorities involved.

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Police Find Missing Manassas Park Teen

By Uriah Kiser

Published May 17, 2024 at 2:07PM

The Virginia State Police issued a Missing Endangered Child Alert on May 17, 2024, at 3:15 a.m. on behalf of the Manassas Park Police Department. Bolender, described as a White male, 5′ 7″ tall, weighing 130 pounds, with green eyes and brown hair, was last seen on May 16, 2024, at 7:30 PM on Andrew Drive in Manassas Park, Virginia. He was possibly wearing a black jacket, blue shirt, light blue jeans, and black Nike shoes.

Bolender’s disappearance was considered a credible threat to his health and safety due to his need for medication. The alert and search for Bolender involved multiple agencies and community efforts.

Prince William

Townhomes, a cafe and self-storage center approved near Woodbridge’s Featherstone Square

By Uriah Kiser

Published May 17, 2024 at 2:03PM

The Prince William Board of County Supervisors on Tuesday unanimously approved a rezoning to allow a developer to redevelop an area near a Woodbridge shopping center with the intent to construct more than 70 townhomes, a cafe and self-storage center.

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Stafford Schools Announce Class Valedictorian, Salutatorians

By Uriah Kiser

Published May 16, 2024 at 4:29PM

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Stafford County Public Schools is proud to announce the Valedictorian and Salutatorians for the Class of 2024. The division will host ticketed graduation ceremonies for Brooke Point, Colonial Forge, and North Stafford HS on Thursday and Mountain View and Stafford HS on Friday. All ceremonies will begin at 6:30 p.m. and will be available through a live stream link for those unable to attend.

The school division will graduate 2,530 seniors in total, setting them on their path to success. The Class of 2024 accumulated $18,926,401.00 in scholarships and will go into the workforce, serve in our military, and continue their education.

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George Mason officials, state leaders celebrate $3.75M Nanofabrication Facility at Manassas campus | Insidenova

By Uriah Kiser

Published May 16, 2024 at 3:53PM

Local and state leaders, alongside George Mason University faculty and partners, cut the ribbon at the newly constructed, 1,946-square-foot Nanofabrication Facility on its Manassas Campus.

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Prince William

Lane Ranger: Happenings ‘round mile marker 155

By Uriah Kiser

Published May 16, 2024 at 3:44PM

Drivers on Interstate 95 south pass under Telegraph Road in North Stafford. (Mary Davidson/PotomacLocal.com)

Well, partner, if the weather holds up, there’s gonna be some northbound lane closures on I-95 this Friday night, May 17. If things don’t pan out, they’ll give it another go on Saturday night, May 18. This here’s happening ‘round mile marker 155, between the Dale City Truck-Only Safety Rest Area North and Cardinal Drive, all thanks to some work on the Powells Creek bridge, according to the folks at the Virginia Department of Transportation.

Here’s how it’s gonna shake out (one lane’ll always be open, so don’t fret too much):

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