Uriah Kiser, Author at Potomac Local News

Higher bills prompt Manassas City Council to consider delaying tax payments

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.

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You really like our Stafford County news coverage

By Uriah Kiser

Published September 7, 2022 at 3:00PM

A twirling class at the Rowser Building in Stafford County [Photo: Stafford County Parks]

The post racked up one commenter who praised Potomac Local News for our coverage of Stafford County. “Everything is well presented, from action news articles, political news articles, law enforcement news, and community updates for all matters, etc. Stafford news is more current and vivid again with pictures that are ‘easy on the eye,’ so to speak,” Valerie Krain wrote.

I also received an email from a paid member who complimented us on our Stafford County coverage. I really enjoy the PLN – much better coverage of Stafford than the [Free Lance-Star],” wrote Elizabeth Daly.

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We had a knock-out time at KO Distilling. Later this month, Pints and Putts

By Uriah Kiser

Published September 7, 2022 at 12:00PM

Over the years, KO Distilling has become one of my favorite places to hang out.

The Manassas-based distillery at 10381 Central Park Drive makes mean bottles of whiskey and gin and has a cozy tasting room full of bartenders who know how to turn those spirits into tasty cocktails. And, as we reported, they’re expanding into new regions of the U.S.

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Hesitant about apartments at Downtown Stafford, leaders aim to reverse course

By Uriah Kiser

Published September 6, 2022 at 8:00AM | Updated June 12, 2023 at 9:18AM

A rendering of Fountain Park, located next to the Stafford County Courthouse (lower right), a development that could have nearly 1,000 new apartment homes in buildings as tall as five stories.

Stafford County leaders will crack at reversing course on its downtown development project.

During the Stafford County Board of Supervisors meeting at 3 p.m. Tuesday, September 6, three elected leaders — Crystal Vanuch of Rockhill, Meg Bohmke of Falmouth, and Darrell English of Hartwood — aim to repeal a zoning decision Supervisors made during a 4-3 vote in June 2021 to allow more than 5,400 homes in Downtown Stafford, an area stretching between the county courthouse and Stafford Hospital.

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Happy Labor Day

By Uriah Kiser

Published September 5, 2022 at 6:00AM

[Photo: City of Fredericksburg Government]

We’re taking today off to enjoy some time with our family and friends. Please feel free to comment below and sound off on recent news coverage or tell us how we’re doing in our ongoing effort to bring you the local news that matters to you.

We’ll be back tomorrow, Tuesday, September 6, with more local coverage from our area. The Boards of Supervisors of Prince William and Stafford counties resume meetings tomorrow after a summer break.

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Most-read Potomac Local News stories of the week: Aug. 27-Sept. 2

By Uriah Kiser

Published September 2, 2022 at 5:23PM | Updated September 3, 2022 at 2:07PM

The band from Colgan High School in Prince William County [Photo: Prince William County School Coles District School Board Member Lisa Zargarpur]

Those of you that have lived around here know our growing season ends in early October, with the arrival of crisp mornings, warm days, and cool nights.

Even though the calendar says it’s over, there are still many more warm days to come. I hope you do something fun over the holiday weekend.