Uriah Kiser, Author at Potomac Local News

Update: Local lanes reopen at Fredericksburg

Published June 26, 2023 at 9:43AM | Updated June 27, 2023 at 2:32PM

Update 2:30 p.m. June 27, 2023 — A 36-year-old man from Woodbridge died in this crash. Here’s the full update.

Update 11:11 a.m. — VDOT Fredericksburg: “The Interstate 95 southbound local lanes have reopened near exit 133 (Falmouth/Warrenton) in Stafford. The earlier crash scene is clear. Southbound drivers can again enter the I-95 southbound local lanes at the divide between local/through lanes to access the Route 3 interchange in Fredericksburg.”

Breaking News

Manassas City Council to hear plan for passenger jet service

By Uriah Kiser

Published June 26, 2023 at 9:36AM | Updated June 27, 2023 at 9:06AM

Manassas Regional Airport Director Juan Rivera

The Manassas City Council will hear a presentation on a plan to bring passenger jetliner service to the city’s regional airport.

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Manassas Park awarded grant to clean up cigarette butts

By Uriah Kiser

Published June 26, 2023 at 9:00AM

The City of Manassas Park is awarded a $500 Green Grant for their Cigarette Litter Prevention efforts, as part of our 13th Annual Green Grants Program.

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Fire at Interstate Business Park on Route 17

By Uriah Kiser

Published June 26, 2023 at 8:44AM

Just after 9:30 P.M. on Sunday, June 25th, units with Stafford County Fire and Rescue (SCFR) were dispatched for a reported structure fire in the 1300 block of Interstate Business Park just off of Warrenton Road.

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Today’s weather forecast | Sponsored by the ‘Fridays at 5’ Concert Series

By Uriah Kiser

Published June 26, 2023 at 8:36AM

It will be an active weather day as severe thunderstorms are expected to impact areas east of the Alleghenies.

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FredNats lose 7-6 to Fireflies

By Uriah Kiser

Published June 25, 2023 at 11:30PM

The Columbia Fireflies rallied from down three runs to beat Fredericksburg 7-6 in the series finale, and the final game of a two-week road trip for the Nats.

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Prince William

2 shot at home in Woodbridge, suspect in custody

By Uriah Kiser

Published June 25, 2023 at 10:21PM

Two people were shot at a house on Redbud Court in Woodbridge. [Submitted photo: Keith W]

We don’t know the extent of the victim’s injuries or what led to the shooting. Both victims were taken to Inova Fairfax Hosptial by ambulance.

One person is in custody, according to initial reports.

Originals

McPike wins Dem nomination in 29th Senate; 2 votes separate GOP candidates

By Uriah Kiser

Published June 25, 2023 at 3:40PM | Updated June 26, 2023 at 9:52AM

Top row: Guzman, McPike. Bottom row: Baldwin and Martin

Delegate Elizabeth Guzman conceded in her primary race with Senator Jeremy McPike. A total of 53 votes separated the two Democrats.

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School board shifts weapons search policy to COO as system prepares for metal detectors

By Uriah Kiser

Published June 25, 2023 at 3:00PM | Updated August 13, 2024 at 6:26PM

Following its decision to require employees to become vaccinated or submit to weekly testing, Prince William County Schools roped off nearly half of its meeting room to maintain distance between the School Board and residents. [Photo: Uriah Kiser/PLN]

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Holiday Inn Express on Route 17 evacuated

By Uriah Kiser

Published June 25, 2023 at 2:15PM | Updated June 25, 2023 at 3:17PM

Emergency crews evacuated a Holiday Inn Express on Route 17.

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