Uriah Kiser, Author at Potomac Local News

Stafford announces early voting info; Polls open Friday, September 22

Published September 14, 2023 at 3:25PM

Stafford County Government: “Early voting in Stafford County begins on Friday, September 22, 2023. This year’s general election is on Tuesday, November 7, 2023. You may request a mail-in ballot from the General Registrar until October 27, 2023.”

“Early voting will be available at Conference Room ABC of the George L. Gordon, Jr., Government Center, 1300 Courthouse Road, Stafford, VA 22554. It is available Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. from September 22, 2023, through November 3, 2023. It will also be available on two Saturdays – October 28, 2023, and November 4, 2023, from 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.”

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Chair Wheeler backs away from holding PW Digital Gateway hearing the week of Thanksgiving

By Uriah Kiser

Published September 14, 2023 at 3:23PM

Former Prince William Board of County Supervisors Chair At-large Ann Wheeler. [File photo]

Insidenova.com: “Prince William Board of County Supervisors Chair Ann Wheeler on Tuesday walked back her original plans to consider the contentious PW Digital Gateway data center project at the board’s Nov. 21 meeting that falls just days before Thanksgiving.”

“The Tuesday before Thanksgiving is not an appropriate time to hear the Digital Gateway,” Wheeler said during the board’s Sept. 12 meeting.”

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New signs to warn public to stay off school grounds

By Uriah Kiser

Published September 14, 2023 at 2:45PM | Updated August 13, 2024 at 6:25PM

Prince William County Public Schools: “Signs stating, “No public access to grounds during school hours,” are being installed at every school in the division. Each school will have multiple signs on or around high-traffic areas on the school property.”

“Limiting public access to school grounds during the school day is a result of several incidents of trespassing on our campuses. The posted signs serve as a reminder to the public and provide a proactive approach to safety.”

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Gravley named CEO of Manassas-based Didlake, Inc.

By Uriah Kiser

Published September 14, 2023 at 2:25PM

Didlake, Inc.: “Didlake, Inc., a nonprofit that connects people with disabilities to employment and community engagement opportunities, is thrilled to announce the appointment of Paul Gravley as its new Chief Executive Officer (CEO), effective October 23, 2023.”

“Gravley will bring more than 25 years of experience leading multi-million-dollar organizations across multiple nonprofit sectors to Didlake. With a proven track record of crafting vision, strategic implementation, funding, and leading organizations, Gravley is poised to lead Didlake into a new era of success.”

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Prince William County teachers union 17% pay raise would require 73% hike in homeowner tax bills

By Uriah Kiser

Published September 14, 2023 at 9:44AM | Updated August 13, 2024 at 6:25PM

[Photo: Prince William Education Association Facebook page]

The cost of the Prince William County teacher’s union’s request for a pay raise would take an expensive toll on homeowners or lead to reduced public school services.

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‘Voctave’ to perform at Hylton Performing Arts

By Uriah Kiser

Published September 13, 2023 at 2:23PM

The musical ensemble “Voctave” will perform in Manassas on Saturday, September 23, 2023.

Hylton Performing Arts Center: “This superstar vocal ensemble has amassed more than 150 million views on their videos of a cappella masterpieces; performed all over the world alongside GRAMMY, Dove, and American Music Award winners; and garnered multiple #1 songs and albums on iTunes, Amazon, and Spotify. Voctave has also ranked in the top 25 on Billboard Magazine’s charts.”

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Public safety forum planned at Woodbridge Middle School

By Uriah Kiser

Published September 13, 2023 at 2:17PM

The Woodbridge Potomac Communities Civic Association will host a forum on crime and public safety in Prince William County.

The program comes as the violent crime rate in Prince William County has increased by 70% since 2019. It’s also an election year in the county, with all local seats on the Board of County Supervisors, School Board, Sheriff’s Office, and Commonwealth Attorney on the ballot.

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Felon convicted; Case tied to Woodbridge firearms licensee

By Uriah Kiser

Published September 13, 2023 at 9:25AM

U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Virginia: “A Baltimore man was sentenced today to 10 years in prison for possession of a firearm in furtherance of a drug trafficking offense and possession with the intent to distribute cocaine.”

“According to court documents, in December 2022, Rodney Burgess, 29, unlawfully purchased a firearm, extended magazine, and 9mm ammunition from a Federal Firearms Licensee in Woodbridge through a straw purchaser. On March 2, 2023, investigators with the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF) arrested Burgess pursuant to a federal warrant.”

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Speed a factor in collision in Woodbridge, charges filed

By Uriah Kiser

Published September 12, 2023 at 1:32PM

Prince William police: “Fatal Crash Investigation *DRIVER CHARGED – On September 7, crash investigators obtained charges for one of the drivers involved in the fatal crash that occurred in the area of Minnieville Rd. and Hedgewood Dr. in Woodbridge (22193) on August 30. The drivers of both vehicles involved in the collision were found to have been traveling at a high rate of speed leading up to the collision. The driver charged was operating a vehicle and lost control, striking the other vehicle which then left the roadway and hit a tree. The collision killed the 23-year-old driver of the vehicle, a 2011 BMW 535. The deceased was not wearing a seatbelt at the time of the crash. Following the investigation, crash investigators charged the driver of the 2014 Nissan 370 Z, identified as Bilecer Turcios HERNANDEZ, who was also determined to have been driving the vehicle without a license.”

Arrested on September 8:

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2 displaced after fire in Lake Ridge

By Uriah Kiser

Published September 12, 2023 at 1:28PM

“[Monday, September 11, 2023, 10:45 AM] units were dispatched to the 12900 block of Orleans Street (Lake Ridge) for a house fire.

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