Uriah Kiser, Author at Potomac Local News

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Police called to remove Fairfax County prosecutor from Manassas bar

By Uriah Kiser

Published June 14, 2023 at 1:01PM

Police body camera footage shows a Deputy Fairfax County prosecutor refusing to leave a Manassas bar after closing.

The footage, obtained by PLN by a Freedom of Information Act records order, shows a woman identified by people in the video as Ashleigh Sutton, standing outside of the Old Towne Sports Pub after 2 a.m. Saturday, June 10.

Originals

Residents get glimpse of new Downtown Manassas hotel concept, provide feedback

By Uriah Kiser

Published June 14, 2023 at 9:19AM | Updated June 21, 2023 at 8:56AM

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Tomorrow: OmniRide to host Senior Summit

By Uriah Kiser

Published June 14, 2023 at 8:00AM

OmniRide: “OmniRide will hold a Senior Summit on June 15 from 10 am-2:30 pm at the Ferlazzo building [15941 Donald Curtis Drive in Woodbridge]. Community partners will showcase their services and provide resources for older adults, their families, and caregivers.”

“The event will include four 45-minute presentations by the following organizations:

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

By Uriah Kiser

Published June 14, 2023 at 7:00AM

National Weather Service: “Scattered to numerous showers and perhaps a thunderstorm through midday. Drier air will work its way into most areas throughout this afternoon. Breezy conditions are expected, making it feel cool for this time of year.”

“Today: Isolated showers after 11 am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 82. Southwest wind 6 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.”

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FredNats take down Pelicans 6-4

By Uriah Kiser

Published June 14, 2023 at 6:57AM

Fredericksburg Nationals: “The Fredericksburg Nationals opened up their two-week road trip with a 6-4 victory over the Myrtle Beach Pelicans.”

“It was the Pelicans who got on the board first in this series opener, in the bottom of the second inning. Christian Hernandez and Jefferson Rojas each singled off of starter Brad Lord, to put runners on the corners with one out. Lord got Rafael Morel to pop up for the second out, but Reivaj Garcia smoked a double back up the middle to plate a pair, and Myrtle Beach took a 2-0 lead.”

Virginia

Juneteenth closures June 19, 2023

By Uriah Kiser

Published June 14, 2023 at 6:30AM | Updated June 14, 2023 at 4:18PM

Photo from Dumfries Juneteenth Parade in 2022

Stafford County Government: “Stafford offices, departments, facilities, and all courts will be closed for the Juneteenth holiday on Monday, June 19, 2023. Both locations of the R-Board/Regional Landfill (Eskimo Hill and Belman Road) will be open. Full details.”

Manassas Park City Government: “Please note the below city closures on Monday, June 19, 2023, in observance of Juneteenth. Full details”

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First 100 customers at new Wawa get t-shirts

By Uriah Kiser

Published June 13, 2023 at 9:50PM

A Wawa gas station

Wawa, Inc., today announced the grand opening of its newest store located at 9235 Courthouse Road, Spotsylvania, VA 22553 on June 15th.

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Stafford changes start-time for middle, elementary schools

By Uriah Kiser

Published June 13, 2023 at 8:56PM

Photo: Stafford County Public Schools

Middle and elementary schools in Stafford County will begin instruction earlier when school begins on Tuesday, August 8, 2023.

Today, the school board delayed start times by about 10 minutes.

Prince William

‘Perfekt Blend’ next act slated for the ‘Fridays at 5’ concert series

By Uriah Kiser

Published June 13, 2023 at 8:36PM

Prince William County Government: “Perfekt Blend is the next act slated for the Fridays at 5 Concert series, which is scheduled for this Friday, June 16, at the Sean T. Connaughton Plaza at the McCoart Government Center, 1 County Complex Court in Woodbridge.”

“Jaynel Jones, founder and lead singer with Perfekt Blend, said the band will bring something for everyone to enjoy.”