Uriah Kiser, Author at Potomac Local News

Prince William water tastes best in state

Published October 25, 2023 at 11:50AM

Prince William Service Authority: “Prince William County Service Authority employees showcased their skills and expertise at the Virginia Section American Water Works Association (VA AWWA) 33rd Annual Water Distribution Seminar and Utility Rodeo.”

“Held in Roanoke earlier this month, the Utility Rodeo featured contests that tested participants’ skill, speed and safety in the water utility industry.”

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45 trash cans, 2 tires, car door pulled from Occoquan River

By Uriah Kiser

Published October 25, 2023 at 11:45AM

Friends of the Occoquan: “On a cold and windy Saturday morning, eighty volunteers cleaned up the Occoquan River/Reservoir. Collectively, they removed 45 trash and 49 recyclable bags, including two tires, one car door, two pallets, two tarps, one bench seat, one paint bucket, one plastic board, and multiple balls. Three balls were taken home by the children.”

“Volunteer Sheldon Greenberg concentrated on picking up cigarette butts, filling a quarter of a large plastic bag. Cub Scout Pack 1365 came out in full force with 23 members and high school students from several Eastern PWCounty schools, including returning kayakers, SEVTech1 employees, and families with their children.”

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Children twice as likely to be stuck by car on Halloween

By Uriah Kiser

Published October 25, 2023 at 11:40AM

A mask is a simple, but always effective last minute Halloween costume idea. (Photo: Stephanie Tipple/For PotomacLocal.com)

Prince William Fire and Rescue: “Each year, on Halloween night, numerous children are injured or killed. According to Safe Kids Worldwide, children are more than twice as likely to be hit by a vehicle and killed, on Halloween, than on any other day of the year.”

“The leading cause of Halloween-related injuries is falls in which children are four times as likely to fall, on Halloween, than on any other night of the year.”

Features

X-Golf Coming to Spotsylvania Towne Centre

By Uriah Kiser

Published October 25, 2023 at 11:37AM

Spotsylvania Towne Centre: “X-Golf is getting ready to open its doors in the first quarter of 2024. The 8,500 square foot golf simulation experience will be located near Park Lane Tavern, in The Village section of the complex.”

“X-Golf features seven state-of-the-art indoor golf simulators that give players unparalleled realism through a combination of camera systems, infrared lasers, impact sensors and advanced gaming software. Short-game and putting capabilities allow players to fully experience a round from tees to greens with acute accuracy.”

Politics

Lawson, Jefferson to debate Thursday night

By Uriah Kiser

Published October 25, 2023 at 11:31AM

The chamber is requiring attendees to register for the event before they may attend. Registration for the event is closed, according to the chamber’s website.

Election Day is Tuesday, November 7, 2023.

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Stafford to honor vets on Thursday, November 9

By Uriah Kiser

Published October 25, 2023 at 11:22AM

Stafford County Government: “Stafford County will hold its annual Veterans Day Ceremony on Thursday, November 9, 2023, at 10:00 a.m. at the Armed Services Memorial on the Stafford County Government campus. All veterans and the public are invited to join Stafford in recognizing all who have served our country. As well the ceremony will be streamed on Facebook Live at www.facebook.com/staffordcountygovernment.”

“The keynote speaker for the ceremony is Steve Cox, President and Chief Executive Officer at Rappahannock Goodwill Industries. Cox served for 23 years and one month in the United States Marine Corps, where he served as Public Affairs Officer and Commander/Executive/Operations Officer.”

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Randall faces challenger for George Washington District seat on Stafford School Board

By Uriah Kiser

Published October 25, 2023 at 11:17AM

Stafford County Public Schools Alvin York Bandy Complex, the headquarters of the school division.

Fredricksburg.com: “Susan Randall, current chair of the Stafford School Board, is seeking reelection to a second term on the board and is facing a challenge from Sarah Baker.”

‘The Free Lance–Star sent questionnaires to both candidates asking them to provide background information and to identify the top three issues facing the School Division and describe what they would do about them if elected.”

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Warner facing challenger for reelection to Griffis-Widewater seat on Stafford School Board

By Uriah Kiser

Published October 25, 2023 at 11:15AM

Photo: Stafford County Public Schools

Fredericksburg.com: “Elizabeth Warner is running for reelection to a second term as the Griffis-Widewater representative on the Stafford School Board and faces challenger Mary Rupert.”

“The Free Lance–Star sent questionnaires to all candidates asking them to provide background information and to identify the top three issues facing the School Division and describe what they would do about them if elected.”

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Amazon tones down its data center noise after residents sound the alarm

By Uriah Kiser

Published October 25, 2023 at 11:11AM

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.

Prince William Times: “It’s been 18 months since residents of Great Oak, a 291-home subdivision south of Manassas, began to hear the mind-numbing noise—a low-pitched roar topped with a tinny screech—from a complex of Amazon data centers next door. Now, after many meetings with Amazon and costly engineering work, the data center operator has managed to reduce the sound by 10 decibels—cutting its loudness in half.”

“The work is not done. Residents say the screechy part of the noise remains, and Amazon is working on that too. But overall, things are quieter in the tidy, tree-lined streets of Great Oak.”

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