Uriah Kiser, Author at Potomac Local News

Flames shoot from Manassas home

Published April 16, 2024 at 2:51PM | Updated April 16, 2024 at 6:13PM

A view of a house on Antonia Avenue that caught fire on April 16, 2024. [Reader submitted photo]

At least five people were displaced after the fire, according to initial reports.

The fire was visible from two sides of a single-family house. All occupants were safely outside. The fire broke out at 2:20 p.m. on Tuesday, April 16, 2024.

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By Uriah Kiser

Published April 16, 2024 at 8:51AM

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Crimson Coward brings fiery flavor to Fredericksburg: Hot chicken joint opens next to Mary Washington University

By Uriah Kiser

Published April 15, 2024 at 5:25PM

Crimson Coward, a new restaurant specializing in hot chicken, has recently opened in Fredericksburg next to Mary Washington University.

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Region now under a severe thunderstorm watch

By Uriah Kiser

Published April 15, 2024 at 1:55PM

National Weather Service: A severe thunderstorm watch has been issued for parts of Delaware, the District of Columbia, Maryland, Virginia, and West Virginia until 10 p.m.

Here is today’s full forecast, sponsored by the Prince William County Parks and Rec Department.

Business

Stafford County business appreciation ceremony nears

By Uriah Kiser

Published April 15, 2024 at 1:20PM | Updated April 15, 2024 at 8:45PM

It’s time once again for the annual Stafford County Business Appreciation Reception.

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Politics

Photo of Democratic candidate Eugene Vindman with Confederate State Flag sparks controversy on social media

By Uriah Kiser

Published April 15, 2024 at 12:17PM | Updated April 15, 2024 at 8:26PM

A photo that had been posted to X, showing Democrat Eugene Vindman, the front runner in the Democratic race to replace Abigail Spanberger in Virginia's 7th Congressional District, holding a Confederate Virginia State Flag has been deleted from the social media platform.

A photo of Eugene Vindman holding a confederate state flag of Virginia appeared on X, formerly Twitter.

Vindman, a Democrat and a 25-year Army veteran was a key witness in President Donald Trump’s impeachment trial. He is running to replace Abigail Spanberger (D) in the U.S. House of Representatives in Virginia’s 7th District, which includes Prince William, Stafford, and Spotsylvania counties and Fredericksburg.

Prince William

5 displaced after fire in Bristow

By Uriah Kiser

Published April 15, 2024 at 11:50AM

Prince William fire and rescue crews were called to a townhouse Fire at 9:36 p.m. Sunday, April 14, 2024

Four adults and a child were displaced after the fire.

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Brush fire causes 4-mile backup on I-95 at Quantico

By Uriah Kiser

Published April 15, 2024 at 11:30AM

Fire and rescue crews are on the scene of a brush fire on Interstate 95 near Quantico.

As you can see from the photos above, taken from VDOT cameras, smoke is billowing from the forested areas on the southbound side of the highway, near milepost 148, Quantico Marine Corps Base’s back gate.

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Wind-driven brush fires burns 3 cars, sheds

By Uriah Kiser

Published April 15, 2024 at 11:18AM

On Sunday, April 14, 2024, a wind-driven brush fire quickly spread and burned three vehicles and two sheds in the Lake Arrowhead neighborhood.

Stafford fire and rescue: Our units responded to a brush fire along Maple Lane yesterday at approximately 1130 hours. Units found about a half acre on fire, with two small sheds and three non-functioning vehicles on fire. The fire was extinguished within 15 minutes. The fire was not exclusively wind-driven, but several factors including low humidity and dry fuels contributed to the spread. The homeowner was advised of the burn laws.

Prince William

Car crashes, flips on Dale Boulevard, driver killed

By Uriah Kiser

Published April 15, 2024 at 11:01AM

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The investigation revealed the driver of a 2018 Chevrolet Cruze was traveling westbound on Dale Blvd. approaching Cherrydale Dr. at a high rate of speed when the driver crossed over the median into the eastbound lanes and struck a guardrail. The vehicle continued through the intersection before driving down into a barrier on Cranmer Mews.

The vehicle struck a tree, flipped over, and rested upside down. The driver of the car and the only occupant of the Chevrolet was pronounced deceased at the scene. Speed and impairment appear to be factors in the crash.