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FredNats took first loss of series against Riverdogs

By Uriah Kiser

Fredericksburg Nationals: “The FredNats took their first loss of the series this week, falling 4-1 against the Charleston Riverdogs.”

“After the first two innings went by scoreless, the Riverdogs drew first blood in the top of the third inning. Cooper Kinney worked a walk with two outs in the frame, then Dom Keegan quickly doubled off the wall in center field to plate Kinney and give the ‘Dogs a 1-0 edge.”

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Last week for annual memberships! Sales end Sunday, June 18

By Uriah Kiser
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Sunday, June 17, 2023, is the last day this summer you can purchase an annual membership to Potomac Local News.

Our members support our local news reporting and get 100% access to everything we publish on our website, news email, and social media. Please click here to purchase and become a member today, and thank you.

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I-66 E-ZPass lanes gives $5,000 to Boxes of Basics non-profit

By Uriah Kiser
Sarah Tyndall, executive director, Boxes of Basics, Sally Crockett, program manager, Boxes of Basics, Kirsten West, senior communications specialist, I-66 Express Mobility Partners, Nancy H. Smith, corporate affairs director, I-66 Express Mobility Partners.

Bolstering a relationship begun during the company’s clothing drive last winter, I-66 Express Mobility Partners (EMP) presented a check of $5000 to Prince William-based Boxes of Basics at a ceremony this morning at the not-for-profit organization’s offices in Manassas.

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Manassas City Council meeting in Fauquier for 2nd retreat

By Uriah Kiser

The Manassas City Council will take its show on the road again this year.

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Quantico

FBI prefers Virginia for new headquarters due to Quantico

By Uriah Kiser

WUSA-TV: “The FBI, in a document obtained exclusively by WUSA9, is laying out specific details of why it believes proximity to Quantico, Virginia should play an outsized role in determining the future location of its headquarters.”

“For more than a decade, government leaders have sought to move the FBI’s workforce out of the crumbling J Edgar Hoover building in downtown D.C. and into a new, state-of-the-art facility in the DMV’s suburbs.”

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Prince William

Police report: ‘The accused attempted to light a spray canister on fire’

By Uriah Kiser
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Prince William police: “Attempted Malicious Wounding by a caustic substance – On June 7 at 7:51PM, officers responded to the Food Lion located at 14641 Richmond Hwy. in Woodbridge (22191) to investigate an assault.”

“The investigation revealed the victim, a 20-year-old man, was gathering shopping carts in the parking lot when a verbal altercation with an unknown man, later identified as the accused, escalated. During the encounter, the accused attempted to light a spray canister on fire as he sprayed the contents towards the victim.”

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Today’s weather forecast | Sponsored by the ‘Fridays at 5’ Concert Series

By Uriah Kiser

National Weather Service: “After a dry start to the day, showers and thunderstorms are expected to develop late this morning into this afternoon.”

“Today: Scattered showers and thunderstorms after 2 pm. Widespread haze before 11 am. Sunny, then becoming mostly cloudy during the afternoon, with a high near 77. Northwest wind 6 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.”

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BMX bikers in town this weekend

By Uriah Kiser

Press release: “Hundreds of professional and amateur BMX riders from across the world will descend on Woodbridge this weekend, June 9-11, for the USA BMX Battlefield Nationals.”

“The three-day event will be held at the NOVA BMX track at 7 County Complex Court in Woodbridge. Races begin at 1:30 p.m. Friday, 9 a.m. Saturday and 8 a.m. Sunday, with participants racing well into the evening. Parking is $10 per day, and fans are welcome to watch and cheer on their favorite riders as they expertly navigate jumps, twists and turns along the track.”

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Fredericksburg gets back to .500 with 6-1 win

By Uriah Kiser

Fredericksburg Nationals: “The Nationals picked up their fifth win in a row in a 6-1 defeat of the Charleston Riverdogs.”

“Charleston did take an early lead in the top of the first. Xavier Isaac laced a one-out single, then Dominic Keegan reached on an E6. Cooper Kinney followed by grounding into a fielder’s choice at third base, but then a wild throw to first allowed Keegan to score from second base.”

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