Uriah Kiser, Author at Potomac Local News

Murder suspect named in Misty Ridge killing

Published June 5, 2023 at 10:05AM

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Prince William police: “Murder Investigation *SUSPECT IDENTIFIED | WANTED – Detectives have identified the suspect sought in connection to the shooting death of a 25-year-old man following an altercation that occurred at the Misty Ridge Apartments located in the 15000 block of Lost Canyon Ct in Woodbridge (22191) on May 21.

“The involved parties were in an argument when gunfire was exchanged. The victim was ultimately struck and later died from his injuries at an area hospital. The suspect fled the scene immediately after the encounter. Following the investigation, detectives obtained arrest warrants for the suspect, identified as Jeffrey Donelle HAMPTON. Attempts to locate the suspect have been unsuccessful.

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Prince William Public Libraries offer over 150 summer programs

By Uriah Kiser

Published June 5, 2023 at 10:00AM | Updated June 6, 2023 at 11:16AM

Prince William County Public Libraries: “Prince William Public Libraries’ 2023 Summer Reading program is centered around kindness, friendship, and unity with the theme, “All Together Now.” From June 20 – August 20, come into any of our 12 libraries to register for Summer Reading. Register early at pwcva.gov/summerreading.”

“In total, Prince William Public Libraries will be offering more than 150 in-person and virtual programs. PWPL is bringing back favorites like Dinoman Dinosaur Show for kids, Laser Tag for teens, and Master Gardeners for adults. Special programs that promote this year’s theme include “All Together Now Art Night” on Tuesday, June 13, in Bull Run Library’s new Hive 8051 Makerspace for grades 11 and up and “I Need a Friend” Story Time with author Keisha Strand at Manassas City Library on Saturday, June 24 at 11:00 a.m. and Chinn Park Library on Saturday, August 5 at 10:30 a.m.”

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Manassas public schools to launch program for 3-year-olds

By Uriah Kiser

Published June 5, 2023 at 8:00AM | Updated June 6, 2023 at 11:16AM

Manassas City School Board member Sara Brescia “Next year MCPS will be piloting a public preschool program for 3-year-olds out of Round Elementary (but open to students in all geographies), which is targeted towards students who otherwise would not have access to private preschool. The pilot program will not require any additional staff as there is already resource capacity available from our existing 4-year-old program.”

“Preschool is an important piece of the student achievement puzzle to get students introduced to academic concepts and behavioral expectations and can quicken the pace of English language acquisition for ESOL students. However, while there is a body of research showing the benefits of preschool, there is also some disturbing evidence that at least some public preschool programs are counter-productive.”

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Work week forecast: Seasonable temperatures, limited thunderstorm chances

By Uriah Kiser

Published June 5, 2023 at 7:28AM | Updated June 5, 2023 at 7:57AM

National Weather Service Baltimore-Washington: “The work week forecast will see a continuation of seasonable temperatures, low humidity, and limited thunderstorm chances. The warmest day of the period should be Tue with highs into the mid 80s. ”

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Fredericksburg free ride program draws more bus passengers

By Uriah Kiser

Published June 5, 2023 at 7:00AM | Updated June 5, 2023 at 7:37AM

A Fredericksburg Regional Transit bus serves a bus stop at the Stafford County Courthouse. [Photo: Uriah Kiser/Potomac Local News]

“The bus service, which runs 30 buses on 16 routes in Fredericksburg and the counties of Stafford and Spotsylvania, recorded 71,100 rider trips during the first quarter of 2023. In the first quarter of 2022, the bus service recorded a total of 39,103 rider trips. This first quarter also topped the 68,126 rider trips in the fourth quarter of 2022.”

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Fredericksburg bounces back with 7-1 Win

By Uriah Kiser

Published June 4, 2023 at 8:17PM

Fredericksburg Nationals: “The FredNats closed out their series against Delmarva with a third walk-off win on the week, to beat the Shorebirds 4-3. Jarlin Susana got the start for Fredericksburg, and the big right-hander was dominant. He spun four scoreless innings in front of 4600 fans, allowing just a pair of base hits by Delmarva.”

“Fredericksburg rewarded his effort in the home half of the fourth, as Sammy Infante singled and stole second base. Elijah Green reached on an E6 behind him. Then a double play allowed Infante to advance to third base. Murphy Stehly drove him in from there, on a double down the left field line.”

Unresponsive small plane over Washington causes military jet to scramble, later crashes in Virginia

By Uriah Kiser

Published June 4, 2023 at 8:14PM

[Photo: Andrews Air Force Base]

“The Federal Aviation Administration says the Cessna Citation took off from Elizabethtown, Tennessee, on Sunday and was headed for Long Island’s MacArthur Airport. Inexplicably, the plane turned around over New York’s Long Island and flew a straight path down over D.C. before it crashed over mountainous terrain near Montebello, Virginia, around 3:30 p.m.”

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Suspect attempts escape, strikes deputy’s car

By Uriah Kiser

Published June 4, 2023 at 11:49AM

Stafford County Sheriff’s Office: “When the Stafford County Sheriff’s Office has its eyes on you, a pursuit won’t last long. A wanted Fredericksburg man discovered this Friday afternoon in South Stafford.”

“On June 2nd at approximately 6:08 p.m., deputies with the Special Problems Unit were in the England Run subdivision attempting to locate David Martin Jr, 33. Martin was wanted out of Stafford for two counts of possession of controlled substances. It didn’t take long for deputies to spot Martin and attempt to make contact with him. Martin attempted a great escape using his vehicle, and in the process, he struck a deputies unmarked vehicle.”

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Restaurant owners plan ‘Stop the Meals Tax’ rallies

By Uriah Kiser

Published June 4, 2023 at 11:00AM | Updated June 6, 2023 at 9:57AM

A poster created by a band of restaurant owners, posted in the front widows of eateries in Prince William County, urging customers contact the Board of County Supervisors to and demand it repeal the meals tax.

Restaurant owners in Prince William County are piping hot about the county’s meals tax and want it repealed.

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Forest Valley Disc Golf Course opens near Quantico

By Uriah Kiser

Published June 4, 2023 at 9:00AM

Prince William County Parks and Recreation Department: “This morning [Saturday, June 3, 2023], community members, area disc golfers, volunteers, staff, and leaders from both Prince William County Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism, and NOVA Disc Golf Association who were involved with making the new disc golf course a reality, gathered for the official ribbon-cutting ceremony of the Forest Valley Disc Golf course. The new 18-hole course, lauded to be “the best woods course” in the area and perhaps the Mid-Atlantic, is located at Forest Greens Golf Club in Triangle, Virginia.”

“I am so excited that this day is here! I’ve got disc golf in my district, and I am so excited about that,” said Potomac District Supervisor Andrea O. Bailey. “It is so important—the exercise, the recreation for the body, for the mind, for the spirit. And this will also open the world for more people to learn about disc golf.”

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