Uriah Kiser, Author at Potomac Local News

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Published June 20, 2023 at 8:00AM

National Weather Service Baltimore-Washington: “High temperatures will be in the 70s to low 80s today for most. Higher elevations will stay in the 60s. Showers or a t-storm can’t be ruled out today but should be less widespread than Monday. ”

“Today: Isolated showers before 7 am, then scattered showers after 10 am. Increasing clouds, with a high near 81. East wind 7 to 11 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.”

Prince William

Take Me-Home Tuesday: Roxie and Lola

By Uriah Kiser

Published June 20, 2023 at 7:00AM

Roxie and Lola

Prince William County Animal Service Center: “Meet Roxie (ID 37698/784) A 6-year-old female Pitbull mix. The owner surrendered to the shelter when they were no longer able to care for me. New situations and people can be terrifying to me, so I may take some time before she’s comfortable meeting you.”

“Meet Lola (ID 36888/25) A 5-year-old lady is a social butterfly who loves to meet new people. For her, a perfect day would include running around, playing in the yard, and then taking a nice cozy nap beside you. Her previous owner said that she is not a great fit for families with small children due to her energy level. Lola also has chronic kidney disease and is on a veterinary prescription diet to help support her kidney health.”

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Manassas police captain graduates from FBI National Academy

By Uriah Kiser

Published June 20, 2023 at 6:53AM

Petty

Manassas police: “Please join us in giving congratulations to our own Captain Tara Petty, who graduated this week from the FBI National Academy program. This is a highly competitive, executive-level program that is only open to law enforcement officers who have been nominated by their agencies.”

Petty began her career with Manassas police in February 2004.

Health

Kaine and Warner look to permanently expand Medicare telehealth services

By Uriah Kiser

Published June 20, 2023 at 6:48AM

[Photo by National Cancer Institute on Unsplash]

“The federal government dictates how Medicare and self-insured plans cover telemedicine, whereas Medicaid and fully insured private plans fall within the purview of the states.”

“Expansion of Medicare coverage of telehealth services has always been the goal of the Creating Opportunities Now for Necessary and Effective Care Technologies for Health Act, which was first introduced in 2016 and has not yet been passed, though it has been reintroduced in each successive Congress and parts have been codified into law.”

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Primary Election is tomorrow, Tuesday, June 20, 2023

By Uriah Kiser

Published June 19, 2023 at 1:30PM

Voters will head to the polls today to nominate the candidates they want to seek to advance to the General Elections in November 2023.

Both Democrats and Republicans are holding primaries for state and local races. The polls open at 6 a.m. and close at 7 p.m. Find your polling place by clicking here.

Prince William

Drunken shotgun shooting in parking lot

By Uriah Kiser

Published June 19, 2023 at 1:15PM

[Scott Rodgerson/Unsplash]

“Officers arrived on scene and located the vehicle in the nearby commuter lot where the driver, identified as the accused, was detained without incident. The investigation revealed the accused was intoxicated and operating the vehicle in a reckless manner as he fired several rounds of a shotgun from the vehicle.”

“Empty shell casings were located in the vehicle. No injuries or immediate indications of property damage were reported. Following the investigation, the accused, identified as Alimul KHUDI, was arrested.”

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Driver charged with domestic assault after 610 crash

By Uriah Kiser

Published June 19, 2023 at 10:08AM

Two people were taken to a hospital after a crash closed a portion of Route 610 on Sunday, June 18, 2023.

Stafford County sheriff’s spokesman: “A male and female were both transported to the hospital for their injuries and later released. The male who caused the crash has been charged with, as of right now, two counts of domestic assault and reckless driving.”

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Traffic hot spots near Fredericksburg, Stafford

By Uriah Kiser

Published June 19, 2023 at 9:45AM

I-95 Rappahannock River crossing

Virginia Department of Transportation: “June 18 – 24, 2023 All work is scheduled weather permitting. Real-time information on work zones and lane closures is available on 511Virginia.”

“I-95 Northbound, Exit 110 (Ladysmith), Tuesday – Thursday, 9 p.m. – 5 a.m. Alternating lane closures for paving between mile markers 111 -112 near the Ladysmith I-95 interchange in Caroline, and along the interchange on- and off-ramps. Law enforcement will assist with traffic control.”

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Snare first county resident to oversee Manassas airport commission

By Uriah Kiser

Published June 19, 2023 at 9:44AM

Snare

Press release: “At the June 15, 2023 Meeting of the Manassas Regional Airport Commission, Ross Snare was elected Chairman, becoming the first Chairman in the Airport’s history to be a [Prince William County] resident, as well as being the youngest to serve in the role.”

“I am deeply honored to have been elected Chairman. This is a very exciting time not just for the airport but for the region. This airport is an amazing economic engine and I look forward to working with my fellow commissioners, the amazing airport and city and county staffs, as well as our elected leaders on furthering its future growth,” Snare stated.”

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Litchfield is a Democrat running for Virginia Senate District 27

By Uriah Kiser

Published June 19, 2023 at 9:20AM

Democrat Ben Litchfield is running for his party’s nomination for the Virginia Senate District 27 seat in portions of Stafford, Spotsylvania, and Fredericksburg.

Litchfield, 36, is a consumer protection attorney who has worked at the National Credit Union Administration writing regulations governing the payday lending industry. He attended college at George Washington University and Howard University School of Law.