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Survey reveals top picks to replace Best Buy at Stafford Marketplace

By Uriah Kiser
Best Buy at 1455 Stafford Market Place in North Stafford [Photo: Mary Davidson]

Potomac Local broke the news that the store was closing on March 2, 2024, prompting discussion in our website comment section and social media about what should replace the big-box electronics store that opened 16 years ago.

Nearly 220 people responded. We received snarky responses, like “something we don’t already have three of in Woodbridge or Fredericksburg,” data center, to some civically-minded suggestions like a community center that would double as a mass inoculation facility.

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14 years ago: Remembering ‘Snowmageddon’ | Water’s End Brewery sponsors our weather posts

By Uriah Kiser

It was precisely 14 years ago, on February 5-6, 2010, a robust Nor’easter unleashed blizzard conditions, resulting in record-breaking snowfall exceeding 20 inches across northern Virginia and Maryland, with Dulles measuring a staggering 32.4 inches.

Do you remember where you were for “Snowmageddon” 2010? Tell us in the comments.

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Virginia fourth easiest place to sell a home; Locally, single-family homes still hot

By Uriah Kiser
[Photo by Bailey Anselme on Unsplash]

Mark Worrilow, District Director at Fathom Realty, shared insights into the local real estate market. Worrilow highlighted the resilience of Virginia’s real estate market in 2024, surpassing earlier expectations. Despite a slowdown in 2022 and 2023, the market is witnessing a steady pace of home sales.

Worrilow attributed the previous slowdown to a rapid interest rate surge, causing buyers and sellers to exercise caution. With interest rates now stabilizing, there is a renewed sense of optimism in the market. The potential for the Federal Reserve to lower interest rates further could stimulate activity by attracting more investors and influencing mortgage rates.

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Crimson Coward unleashes Nashville Hot Chicken sensation at Embrey Mill

By Uriah Kiser

Embrey Mill Town Center is about to get a spicy kick with the grand opening of Crimson Coward, a restaurant specializing in Nashville-inspired Hot Chicken sandwiches. I recently took my family to try the menu and interviewed Nabil Asad, the owner of the Crimson Coward franchise, to delve into the details of this new culinary venture.

Asad, with a rich history in the restaurant business, mentioned that while Crimson Coward is different from the Subway venture he opened in Aquia Town Center 30 years ago, the operation shares some similarities. He emphasized the commitment to freshness, with no on-site freezers, ensuring everything is made to order, just like Subway. Notably, the chicken is prepared in plain view of customers, breaking away from the conventional kitchen-behind-a-wall approach.

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Stafford County’s Beer & Business: Unveiling the impact of AI integration in business

By Uriah Kiser

In an exclusive interview with Will King, AI Strategist and founder of MF Growth, Potomac Local News uncovers the insights that will take center stage at Stafford County’s Beer & Business event on February 7. The event promises a unique exploration of AI’s integration into businesses, offering a blend of valuable information and networking opportunities.

King, drawing from his background in psychology and a Master’s Degree in human factors, shared perspectives on the transformative power of AI in the workplace, and he emphasized its role in marketing. King underscored the challenges faced by small business owners who may lack professional copywriting skills, stating, “If you’re a small business owner, the likelihood that you are a professional copywriter is just really low,” said King.

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Manassas City Library marks third anniversary with lively celebration and LEGO Dreams for Mascot Manny

By Uriah Kiser

The celebration included a book sale organized by the Friends of Manassas City Library, which featured Manny the penguin, the library mascot.

During the event, Manny entertained partygoers by walking around, shaking hands, and taking photos. As the library enters its fourth year, the Friends of Manassas City Library has set a new goal to build a LEGO replica of Manny. The penguin mascot’s library adventure began on the library’s opening day, February 2, 2021, amid an ice storm.

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Missing Stafford County man found dead

By Uriah Kiser

Fredericksburg police found the body of the 22-year-old Darius Appiah, who had been reported missing by the Stafford County Sheriff’s Office on January 25.

Police found the body in Hazel Run, at the intersection of Blue and Grey Parkway and Lafayette Boulevard, at approximately 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 3, 2024. As part of the investigative process, Appiah’s body has been transported to the Medical Examiner’s office for an autopsy to determine the cause of death.

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Chicken tenders a sign of life at The Garrison, police partnership improves safety at Canterbury Village

By Uriah Kiser

Punxsutawney Phil saw didn’t see his shadow yesterday, and apparently, so neither did his cousin in Virginia, Arthur, who is friendly with Fredericksburg police. Spring is on the way.

Hello and welcome to the Publisher’s Post for Saturday, Feb. 3, 2024. I hope your weekend is off to a great start. It’ll be cold and sunny today. Water’s End Brewery has your weekend forecast and your first look at the start of next week.

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North Carolina woman found shot-to-death inside car

By Uriah Kiser

Update October 28, 2024 from Prince William police:

Murder Investigation *ARREST | SUSPECT WANTED – During the ongoing investigation into the murder of a 23-year-old woman killed in a shooting that occurred in the area of Bronson Ct. and Brickwood Dr. in Woodbridge (22193) on February 2, detectives have arrested one man and obtained an arrest warrant for another man involved in the encounter. The victim was found fatally shot while inside her vehicle when officers arrived on the scene around 2:07AM. The investigation revealed a murder-for-hire was arranged to kill the victim. Detectives further learned the suspect currently in custody, identified as Drew Courtney BUCHANAN, carried out the act in murdering the victim. On October 15, BUCHANAN, was located in the Manassas area and arrested without incident. An additional suspect, identified as Denzel Scott WADE, was determined to have been present with BUCHANAN at the time of shooting and is currently being sought by police on an active arrest warrant. Additional charges against other involved parties are pending in this investigation. Anyone with information on the whereabouts of the wanted suspect or who can otherwise aid in the investigation is asked to contact the police. More information will be released when available. The investigation continues.

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