Uriah Kiser, Author at Potomac Local News

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Published July 17, 2023 at 2:03PM

National Weather Service Baltimore-Washington: “Drier today with slightly lower humidity as high pressure builds in. An isolated t-storm remains possible over the mountains as a front approaches this evening. The front will be slow to pass Tuesday-Thursday, aiding in additional t-storm chances.”

“This Afternoon: Widespread haze. Mostly sunny, with a high near 92. South wind around seven mph.”

Features

Bluegrass Festival returning to Brentsville on September 30

By Uriah Kiser

Published July 17, 2023 at 11:00AM

The Brentsville Historic Courthouse Centre once severed as a stop on the Underground Railroad to freedom. [Mary Davidson/Potomac Local]

Prince William County Historic Preservation: “Brentsville’s Bluegrass Festival is on Saturday, September 30th from 10 am-4 pm. Tickets will go live on August 1st and can be purchased at pwcparks.org/bluegrass.”

Politics

Youngkin surpasses previous governors’ annual fundraising records in a single quarter

By Uriah Kiser

Published July 17, 2023 at 10:00AM

Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin

AP: “Republican Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin’s main fundraising apparatus will soon report raising $5.75 million in this year’s second quarter, a sum that surpasses what any previous governor of the state has raised over an entire year, according to the group’s accounting.”

“The haul will bring to $8.5 million the total Youngkin’s Spirit of Virginia political action committee has raised in the first six months of 2023, according to details provided to The Associated Press ahead of a Monday reporting deadline. And it will leave Spirit of Virginia with $6 million in cash on hand just over two months before the start of early voting in this year’s legislative elections that will decide political control of the currently divided General Assembly.”

Originals

Brentsville Road bridge over Pr. Wm. Pkwy. opens

By Uriah Kiser

Published July 16, 2023 at 12:17PM | Updated July 18, 2023 at 10:18AM

[Photo: Matthew Hamilton / Unsplash]

Drivers on Brentsville Road are now traveling on a new bridge over Prince William Parkway.

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Features

Dill Dinkers Pickleball to open 16,485 square foot space at Manassas Mall

By Uriah Kiser

Published July 15, 2023 at 10:58PM | Updated January 24, 2024 at 1:29PM

Manassas Mall at 8300 Sudley Road near Manassas.

Dill Dinkers Pickleball: “Dill Dinkers, the leading provider of dedicated indoor pickleball in Maryland, has signed a 10-year lease with Spinoso Real Estate Group for its first location, Manassas Mall. The facility will be located at 8300 Sudley Road, Manassas, VA 20109, in spaces A3 and A4, across from Autobahn Indoor Speedway, and is scheduled to open in early 2024.”

“The 16,485 square foot space will include six regulaQon-sized pickleball courts with fences and an outdoor surface, bathrooms, private event space, a pro shop, a ball machine, and a state-of- the-art reservation system. The facility will offer clinics, private and semi-private lessons, and leagues. A Director of Pickleball is on staff at each locaQon to ensure the pickleball programming is in line with Dill Dinkers’ high standards.”

News

Lynchburg squeaks by Fredericksburg 12-10

By Uriah Kiser

Published July 15, 2023 at 10:34PM

Fredericksburg Nationals: “The FredNats trailed 12-2 at one point and nearly pulled off the comeback, but the Lynchburg Hillcats held on to win 12-10 in a rain-shortened contest.”

“Tonight began promisingly for the Freddies, jumping on Lynchburg in the home half of the first. Daylen Lile smacked his league-leading 20th double as the lead off man, then Cortland Lawson walked behind him. Lile was picked off of second, but Sammy Infante doubled after that to bring Lawson in with the first run of the game. Infante swiped third base, and came in to score when Paul Witt lashed a single through the left side of the infield to make it 2-0.”

Health

SNVMC recognized for excellence in lactation care

By Uriah Kiser

Published July 15, 2023 at 12:00PM

Sentara Northern Virginia Medical Center: “Sentara Northern Virginia Medical Center (SNVMC) in Woodbridge, Virginia, has received the IBCLC Care Award for excellence in providing a lactation program for breastfeeding families and in recognition of its staffing professionals who hold the prestigious International Board Certified Lactation Consultant® (IBCLC®) credential.”

“Presented by the International Board of Lactation Consultant Examiners® (IBLCE®) and International Lactation Consultant Association® (ILCA®), the IBCLC Care Award also demonstrates that SNVMC has completed activities that help protect, promote, and support breastfeeding.”

News

Spike-strip success: Stafford deputy praised for stopping car

By Uriah Kiser

Published July 15, 2023 at 8:00AM

Stafford County Sheriff’s Office: “On July 13th at approximately 1:51 p.m. Deputy McAlister was in the area of Kings Highway and Cool Springs Road when the Stafford County Sheriff’s Office was alerted to a vehicle pursuit. It was advised the King George County Sheriff’s Office was pursuing a vehicle, and that vehicle was about to enter Stafford County.”

“Deputy McAlister predicted the suspect vehicle would be heading towards the Kings Highway and Little Street intersection. He responded to the intersection and got ready to deploy his stinger, commonly referred to as spike strips. In a matter of moments, the speeding vehicle headed the exact route Deputy McAlister predicted, putting him in perfect position.”

News

Sheriff’s investigators track rape suspect to Peru

By Uriah Kiser

Published July 14, 2023 at 3:27PM

Stafford Sheriff’s office: “On July 6th, deputies responded to a sexual assault complaint involving a 10-year-old victim. Detective B.E. Abramaitys was assigned the investigation and began conducting interviews and obtaining search warrants. Felony arrest warrants were obtained for three counts of rape, three counts of forcible sodomy, three counts of aggravated sexual battery, and three counts of sexual abuse.”

“On July 7th a Deputy U.S. Marshal discovered that the suspect had fled the country. The deputy worked with Customs and Border Protection to identify the flight the suspect was on. Authorities determined the suspect was on a plane to Peru and were able to arrange for Peruvian law enforcement to be waiting as the suspect exited the plane and take him into custody.”

Prince William

Gainesville woman, 72, struck and killed in crosswalk

By Uriah Kiser

Published July 14, 2023 at 2:27PM

[Scott Rodgerson/Unsplash]

“The investigation revealed the driver of a 2011 Honda Odyssey was traveling east on Somerset Crossing Way approaching the intersection with Forkland Way when the vehicle struck a pedestrian who was in the crosswalk. Fire and rescue personnel responded to the scene where the pedestrian was pronounced deceased.”

“The driver of the striking vehicle remained at the scene. Speed, alcohol, or drug use were not factors in the collision with the driver of the vehicle. The investigation continues.”

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