Uriah Kiser, Author at Potomac Local News

Woodbridge man wanted in jewelry store robbery, carjacking

Published February 1, 2021 at 4:36PM

Police were called to the scene of an armed Robbery at Potomac Mills mall, on Saturday, January 29 at 1:15 p.m. Officers were called to a Helzberg Diamonds store at 2700 Potomac Mills Circle in Woodbridge.

A police press release details the incident.

Originals

Vaccines not a factor in getting teachers, students back into classrooms, says governor

By Uriah Kiser

Published January 31, 2021 at 9:00PM | Updated July 1, 2022 at 4:40PM

Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam and Prince William County Public Schools Associate Superintendent Denise Huebner tour a vaccination clinic for teachers at Unity Reed High School outside Manassas on Saturday, January 30, 2021. [Uriah Kiser/PLN]

Governor Ralph Northam came to Prince William County and talked about the importance of getting children back to in-person learning.

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Winter weather closures for Monday, Feb. 1, 2021

By Uriah Kiser

Published January 31, 2021 at 5:13PM

Here’s a look at who is closed and delayed on February 1, 2021.

Prince William County Public Schools

Features

Marine Corps museum offering wedding package for Valentine’s Day

By Uriah Kiser

Published January 31, 2021 at 12:58PM | Updated January 31, 2021 at 5:52PM

National Museum of the Marine Corps (Mary Davidson)

Got $600? If so, you can get married or new your vows this year at the National Museum of the Marine Corps.

The Marine Corps Heritage Foundation is offering a special Valentine’s Day wedding package on the day before the holiday, on February 13, 2021, at the museum’s Semper Fidelis Memorial Chapel. Couples will be able to hold a small rustic wedding ceremony or renew their vows in the memorial chapel, located on the museum grounds.

Originals

Governor, First Lady to visit as more vaccination clinics planned

By Uriah Kiser

Published January 29, 2021 at 6:11PM | Updated July 1, 2022 at 4:39PM

A clinic at George Mason University Science and Technology Campus in Manassas is delivering coronavirus vaccines to Prince William County residents. [Sky's The Limit Media]

Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam and First Lady Pamela Norham will visit a vaccination clinic in Prince William County on Saturday.

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Police to hold recruitment fair in Woodbridge

By Uriah Kiser

Published January 29, 2021 at 5:23PM

Prince William police will hold a recruitment fair on Saturday, Feb. 6, 2021, from 9 a.m. to Noon.

The event will be held at the Charlie T. Deane Station, 5036 Davis Ford Road., Woodbridge.

Traffic

Two-way traffic will travel in a single lane on I-66 west at Route 50

By Uriah Kiser

Published January 29, 2021 at 5:13PM

I-66 East and West approaching Route 50 in Fairfax will be reduced to a single travel lane in each direction for about one mile during the overnight hours next week, as bridge beam installation continues at the I-66/Route 50 Interchange.

Two-way traffic will run on I-66 West so that crews can safely install bridge beams over the eastbound lanes of I-66. Work is weather dependent and could extend to the weekend if there is inclement weather. The Route 50 Interchange is being rebuilt as part of the Transform 66 Outside the Beltway Project.

Prince William

Social media encounter ends in rape charge

By Uriah Kiser

Published January 29, 2021 at 4:42PM

Police said a 15-year-old girl agreed to meet a stranger she met online, and then was raped when the two went to his home.

The incident took place Sunday, January 23, and detectives learned of the incident on Wednesday, January 27.

Originals

Prince William teacher alleges coronavirus violations, threatens School Board

By Uriah Kiser

Published January 29, 2021 at 4:41PM | Updated August 13, 2024 at 6:29PM

A Prince William County school teacher threatened to blow the whistle on the county school division if it didn’t revert to all-virtual distance learning.

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Coronavirus testing schedule for Prince William area residents

By Uriah Kiser

Published January 28, 2021 at 12:04PM

Free COVID-19 testing is available for anyone who lives or works in Prince William County, the City of Manassas, or the City of Manassas Park.

Participants must provide their full name, telephone number, and a home or work address in Prince William County, the City of Manassas, or the City of Manassas Park to obtain COVID testing and receive the results. Here is a list of the upcoming testing sites and locations. All sites can accommodate drive-thru or walk-up testing.

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