Uriah Kiser, Author at Potomac Local News

Caroline Street Goes Winter White

Published January 26, 2026 at 3:17PM | Updated January 26, 2026 at 6:07PM

[Photo: by Sara Lieske]

A winter storm that moved through the region late Sunday into Monday dropped an average of about 8 inches of snow across the Fredericksburg area, according to snowfall reports submitted to the National Weather Service.

Reports from CoCoRaHS observers showed a wide range of totals, from as little as 2.5 inches east of Fredericksburg to nearly 11 inches in parts of Stafford and Spotsylvania counties, reflecting how uneven the snowfall was across the region.

Prince William

Scenario Six Divides Woodbridge Parents

By Uriah Kiser

Published January 26, 2026 at 1:09PM

Prince William County School Board

Parents, students, and community members addressed the Prince William County School Board on Jan. 21, 2026, during a public hearing on proposed elementary school boundary changes tied to new school openings and a potential school closure in the Woodbridge area.

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Schools

Day School Program Faces Facility Uncertainty

By Uriah Kiser

Published January 26, 2026 at 1:00PM

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Fredericksburg

FAMPO Revisits River Crossing Ideas

By Uriah Kiser

Published January 26, 2026 at 11:00AM | Updated January 27, 2026 at 7:31AM

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Despite having selected Option C and a bridge location in November 2025, the Fredericksburg Area Metropolitan Planning Organization returned to familiar debates about additional river crossings during its January meeting without taking new action.

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Quantico

Russell Road Gate Reopens at Quantico

By Uriah Kiser

Published January 26, 2026 at 8:54AM

“Gate 4 (Russell Road/Commissary Gate) is open and operating its normal hours,” Marine Corps Base Quantico announced. “As a reminder: Gate 6 (Onville Road/TBS Gate) is still closed until further notice.”

“The base is still in a Code Red status, essential personnel only,” the installation stated. “The roads remain slick and drivers are encouraged to exercise caution and avoid driving if possible.”

Fredericksburg

Fredericksburg 250 Open House Planned

By Uriah Kiser

Published January 26, 2026 at 8:48AM | Updated January 26, 2026 at 9:05AM

This meeting was at the new visitors center on Caroline Street. [Photo: Mike Salmon]

“The Fredericksburg Visitor Center will host a Fredericksburg 250 Open House on Monday, February 2, 2026, from 5–7 p.m. at 601 Caroline Street,” City of Fredericksburg announced. “Join us as we kick off the City’s year-long commemoration of America’s 250th anniversary.”

“The public is invited to this open house, which will bring together Fredericksburg museums, historical organizations, and community partners to share information about upcoming programs, exhibits, and volunteer opportunities connected to Fredericksburg’s role in the nation’s history,” the city stated.

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Fairfax County Crash Claims Life Amid 378 Wrecks in Virginia Winter Storm

By Uriah Kiser

Published January 25, 2026 at 9:39PM

Virginia State Police called to a crash.

A fatal crash in Fairfax County led to Virginia State Police activity during a winter storm that continued to blanket much of the state Sunday. Officials said the crash, which occurred Saturday night, is not believed to be weather-related. No other details were immediately provided.

Despite the weather not playing a role in that fatal crash, the storm has created hazardous driving conditions statewide. From Saturday into Sunday night, troopers responded to 378 crashes, including 28 with injuries, as snow and ice made travel dangerous. Officials are urging drivers to stay off the roads through Monday morning.

Fredericksburg

City Offices Close for Winter Weather

By Uriah Kiser

Published January 25, 2026 at 9:33PM

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

“All courts are CLOSED on Monday, January 26,” the City of Fredericksburg Government stated, adding that General District Court, Circuit Court and Clerk’s Office, and Juvenile and Domestic Courts are affected.

City officials said multiple services and facilities will be closed due to winter weather, including Fredericksburg City Public Schools, the Fredericksburg Public Library, the Dorothy Hart Community Center, FXBGO!, and the Eagle Express Service. The Visitor Center and regional landfill will also close on Monday.

Weather

How Much Snow Fell Across Region

By Uriah Kiser

Published January 25, 2026 at 3:10PM

Snowfall totals across Prince William County and Fredericksburg reached between five and seven inches by Sunday afternoon as a winter storm brought a mix of snow, sleet, and freezing rain to the region.

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Child Pornography Arrest

By Uriah Kiser

Published January 25, 2026 at 2:06PM | Updated January 25, 2026 at 2:23PM

[Courtesy of Northern Virginia Police Cars via Instagram]

A man was arrested in Spotsylvania County following a tip about child sexual abuse material.

Deputies with the Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) unit executed a search warrant on January 22 at a home on Wilderness Park Drive after a cybertip from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children. Investigators say they seized multiple electronic devices containing images of child sexual abuse. A 40-year-old man was arrested and charged with six counts related to possession and distribution of child pornography. He is being held without bond.