Uriah Kiser, Author at Potomac Local News

Stafford Gov’t to close offices for Election Day, reschedule supervisors meeting

Published October 31, 2023 at 3:15PM

Stafford County Government: “Stafford offices, departments, facilities, and all courts will be closed on Tuesday, November 7, 2023, for Election Day. The courts will also be closed.

“The Board of Supervisors will not meet on November 7 or November 21.”

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Prince William take back nets 300 pounds of unused prescription drugs

By Uriah Kiser

Published October 31, 2023 at 3:12PM

Prince William police: “The Prince William County Police Department collected 310 pounds of unused and/or expired prescription drugs as well as e-cigarette and vaping devices as part of the Drug Enforcement Administration’s (DEA) national Drug Take-Back event held on Saturday, Oct. 28, 2023.”

“The DEA joins federal, state, and local agencies twice a year to host prescription drug take-back collection sites in U.S. communities.”

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Prince William County planning staff recommends denial of entire PW Digital Gateway

By Uriah Kiser

Published October 31, 2023 at 3:08PM

Protesters gather outside the Prince William County Government Center in Woodbridge urging the county to limit the areas in which data centers may be built, and to decline the Digital Gateway project next to the Manassas National Battlefield.

Insidenova.com: “In a stunning rejection of the largest data center development in county history, Prince William County staff on Friday issued recommendations that the Planning Commission deny all three rezonings associated with the divisive PW Digital Gateway.”

“County documents show staff suggested that the Planning Commission recommend to the Board of County Supervisors to not approve two rezoning requests by QTS Realty Trust Inc. — Digital Gateway North and South — and one by Compass Datacenters, which combined are aiming to build 23 million square feet of data centers on roughly 2,100 acres along Pageland Lane in western Prince William County near Gainesville.”

News

I-66 E-ZPass lanes named best road project

By Uriah Kiser

Published October 31, 2023 at 3:02PM

I-66 E-ZPass Express Lanes at Haymarket [Photo: I-66 Mobility Partners]

“Considered the most prestigious award in the public/private infrastructure industry, the P3 Award recognizes the productive partnership among the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT), I-66 Express Mobility Partners (I-66 EMP, a consortium of private developers Cintra, Meridiam, and APG), the developer and operator of the 66 Express Outside the Beltway facility, and design/build contractor FAM Construction (a joint venture of Ferrovial Construction and Allan Myers VA).”

News

Father charged in infant death case

By Uriah Kiser

Published October 31, 2023 at 2:58PM

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The man who Stafford County authorities said killed his 3-month-old boy is also a member of the county’s fire and rescue service.

Stafford Sheriff’s office:”A 19-year-old Stafford man is facing a murder charge as a result of his 3-month old’s death.”

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Route 1 now six lanes between Neabsco Creek, Occoquan

By Uriah Kiser

Published October 27, 2023 at 11:06AM

[Photo: Matthew Hamilton / Unsplash]

The wider road section is the last in three road projects that began in the early 2000s to widen Route 1 in Woodbridge from four to six lanes between Neabsco Creek to the Occoquan River. l

Officials cut the ribbon on the two-mile Featherstone Road to Mary’s Way segment on Thursday, October 26, 2023.

Features

Snacks, candy, fun planned for Transit and Treats Halloween Bus

By Uriah Kiser

Published October 27, 2023 at 10:53AM

“Transit and Treats will take place at two locations along the Route 1 corridor:”

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Rosie’s donates $50,000 donation to chamber of commerce, plans gaming parlor in Manassas Park

By Uriah Kiser

Published October 27, 2023 at 10:50AM

Prince William Chamber of Commerce: “Colonial Downs Group announces $50,000 donation to The Prince William Chamber Foundation. The celebration of the donation took place October 25th at Preston’s Pub in Manassas Park.”

“The press conference marks the first major donation to The Prince William Chamber Foundation, recently launched by the Prince William Chamber Chamber of Commerce. The mission of the new Foundation is to encourage and support business development through workforce development, education, community outreach, and through larger service. Programming for the Foundation focuses on the three pillars of first responders and veterans, women, and workforce education.”

Business

River Rock Outfitter ‘Americas Top Small Business’ finalist

By Uriah Kiser

Published October 27, 2023 at 10:16AM

The U.S. Chamber of Commerce named River Rock Outfitter, a member of the Fredericksburg Regional Chamber of Commerce, as one of seven finalist for its “Americas Top Small Business” Awards.

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Prince William Planning Commission sets in stone Nov. 8 for PW Digital Gateway hearings

By Uriah Kiser

Published October 27, 2023 at 10:10AM

The James McCoart Building at the Prince William County Government Center. [Photo by Uriah Kiser/Potomac Local News]

“Commissioners will render recommendations on the two rezoning requests by QTS Realty Trust Inc. and another by Compass Datacenters in one meeting on Nov. 8, a day following the 2023 general election.”