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Satterwhite says Gainesville needs representation, to challenge Candland on BOCS

Published October 6, 2022 at 10:30AM | Updated October 6, 2022 at 12:56PM

Satterwhite

A familiar face in local politics will make a run for the Prince William Board of County Supervisors in 2023.

Alyson Satterwhite, a Republican, announced her bid to become the next Gainesville District Supervisor today. She plans to challenge sitting incumbent Republican Peter Candland, who has held the job since 2012.

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Riverside Station to transform neighborhood at Woodbridge VRE

By Uriah Kiser

Published October 5, 2022 at 3:37PM | Updated October 13, 2022 at 11:53AM

Two developers will breathe new life into Woodbridge with a new development containing nearly 1,000 new homes and retail shops.

The mixed-use Riverside Station will sit on 19 acres on Route 1, across from the Woodbridge VRE station. When complete, a series of condo buildings, street-level shops, a small park, and landscaped areas will replace Station Plaza, home to B-Thrifty and Astoria Pizza, and the old Cowles Ford dealership, which has sat empty for 30 years.

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Murder, drugs, theft, fear and frustration on Balls Ford Road

By Uriah Kiser

Published September 28, 2022 at 3:00PM | Updated September 29, 2022 at 4:49PM

Prince William Police Captain Jacques Poirier, commander of western district operations

Business owners in the Balls Ford Road corridor are becoming increasingly frustrated.

Vagrants, drugs, shootings, and a recent homicide have ignited fears in the community, whose members are pushing the Prince William County Police for more help.

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Uriah’s video: A fowl story with a happy ending

By Uriah Kiser

Published September 22, 2022 at 2:10PM

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Youngkin following Prince William election official indictment: ‘Every legal vote will be counted’

By Uriah Kiser

Published September 12, 2022 at 10:13AM | Updated September 13, 2022 at 6:03PM

Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin

The indictment of a former Prince William County top election official is just the beginning.

Gov. Glenn Youngkin (R) told Potomac Local News his administration is working to ensure every legal vote is counted in the November 8 General Election.

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Higher bills prompt Manassas City Council to consider delaying tax payments

By Uriah Kiser

Published September 9, 2022 at 2:29PM | Updated September 11, 2022 at 10:05PM

Manassas residents may have more time to pay their personal property taxes.

Taxes on cars, boats, RVs, and other items are up this year at eye-popping levels as, unlike in previous years, older cars appreciated, resulting in a higher tax bill from tax assessors across the state.

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Youngkin signs tax relief for Virginia veterans at Quantico Corporate Center

By Uriah Kiser

Published September 9, 2022 at 12:00PM | Updated September 9, 2022 at 2:31PM

Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam (R) signs bills that alleviate taxes on military veteran pay at Quantico Corporate Center in Stafford County. [Uriah Kiser/Potomac Local News]

The governor signed two identical pieces of legislation, HB 1128 and SB 528, which will exempt up to $40,000 of veteran retirement pay from taxes and prioritize Virginia’s Military and Veteran Community.

“When I had the great privilege elf being hired by all of you, we expressed a great series of commitments, and you’re at the top of the list of that commitment: to go work on a bi-partisan basis to make Virginia the most military and veteran-friendly state in America,” said Youngkin.

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Woodbridge Supervisor pushes county government for solutions after rash of shootings

By Uriah Kiser

Published September 9, 2022 at 10:00AM | Updated September 11, 2022 at 10:05PM

Woodbridge District Supervisor Margaret Franklin

Supervisor Margaret Franklin is pressing county officials for a solution to a rash of deadly shootings.

Many of the violent acts occurred in the Woodbridge Magisterial District, which she was elected to represent.

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Speed camera study: Data under review, recommendations expected this fall

By Uriah Kiser

Published September 8, 2022 at 9:00AM | Updated September 10, 2022 at 8:40AM

[Photo: Prince William County Public Schools]

County transportation officials studied eight intersections, including Sudley Road and Sudley Manor Drive near Manassas, 18 school zones, and three construction areas as possible camera placements.

Rick Canizales, county transportation director, said his office is evaluating the data and will present recommendations later this fall. State law allows the county to use speed cameras to photograph drivers who exceed the speed limit or a red-light camera to snap pictures of those who ignore a red traffic signal.

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Bruce Hornsby to headline Workhouse Arts Center Gala

By Uriah Kiser

Published September 8, 2022 at 8:00AM | Updated September 10, 2022 at 8:40AM

Bruce Hornsby will perform at a Gala for the Workhouse Arts Center.

Hornsby is best known for his 1986 smash “The Way It Is,” which hit number one on the Billboard charts, and “Mandolin Rain,” which reached the top five.