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Is it too early to start talking about snow for our region?

By Uriah Kiser

Short answer: not really — but it’s too early to panic.

As of Sunday, January 11, 2026, forecasters at the National Weather Service say the second half of the upcoming week and next weekend could bring multiple chances for wintry weather, especially for areas west of the Blue Ridge — with lower, but not zero, chances farther east.

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What December Ridership Shows — and Doesn’t — About OmniRide Commuter Demand

By Uriah Kiser

OmniRide reported higher commuter bus ridership in December, even as local routes declined, offering a mixed picture of transit demand in Prince William County heading into winter.

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Brooke Point senior TJ Wilkerson scores 1,000th career point

By Uriah Kiser
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Brooke Point High School senior TJ Wilkerson reached a major milestone Friday, January 9, 2025, scoring his 1,000th career point during a game in Stafford County.

According to TJ’s press agent, his doting mother, Wilkerson became just the second player in Brooke Point High School history to reach the 1,000-point mark. The milestone was achieved during Friday night’s game and was celebrated by the Brooke Point community.

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Forum says Virginia abortion amendment could reach voters in 2026

By Uriah Kiser

A public educational forum in Woodbridge examined how soon Virginians could vote on a proposed reproductive freedom amendment, with panelists outlining scenarios that could place the measure on the ballot as early as April 2026.

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At least six crashes trigger hours-long gridlock near Quantico and Garrisonville Road

By Uriah Kiser
A crash at Taylor's Grocery on Route 1 in North Stafford was one of six crashes that snarled area roads for hours on Thursday, January 8, 2026. [Reader submitted photo]

A series of crashes across Interstate 95 and nearby roadways caused severe northbound traffic gridlock in North Stafford and the Quantico area for hours during Thursday evening’s rush hour.

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Business

Shining Sol Candle Shop to close Old Town Manassas storefront after nearly a decade

By Uriah Kiser

The owner of Shining Sol Candle Company says he plans to close the company’s Old Town Manassas storefront later this month, ending a nearly 10-year run on Center Street while keeping the business alive online and at its Myrtle Beach location.

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Leopold’s Preserve draws 20,000 visitors a year, foundation tells Haymarket officials

By Uriah Kiser

Representatives of the White House Farm Foundation presented an overview of Leopold’s Preserve to the Haymarket Town Council on Monday, detailing the conservation property’s history, public access, and ongoing stewardship efforts.

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From data centers to school meals, Roem and Thomas preview 2026 session in Haymarket

By Uriah Kiser

State Sen. Danica Roem and Del. Josh Thomas, both Democrats, briefed the Haymarket Town Council on their legislative priorities for the 2026 Virginia General Assembly during the council’s regular monthly meeting on Monday, highlighting proposals tied to data centers, energy infrastructure, education, and local government authority.

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From boom to bust? Dumfries weighs killing its Economic Development Authority

By Uriah Kiser

The Dumfries Town Council will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, January 6, on whether to abolish the town’s Economic Development Authority, less than a year after creating it as leaders pursue an ambitious plan to redevelop the town’s waterfront along Quantico Creek.

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The Stories You Read Most: Potomac Local’s Top 5 Articles of 2025

By Uriah Kiser

Potomac Local News reached more readers in 2025, as audiences across Northern Virginia and the Fredericksburg region turned to local journalism for breaking news, accountability reporting, and stories that directly impact their communities.

Over the past year, readers viewed more than 1.6 million pages on PotomacLocal.com, with nearly 1.3 million unique devices accessing the site. About two-thirds of readers accessed the site on mobile, and more than 42% completed the articles they started, a strong sign of engagement with local reporting.

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