Uriah Kiser, Author at Potomac Local News

Early voting for June Primary Election starts April 23 in Prince William

Published April 13, 2021 at 1:05AM

On June 8, 2021, the Commonwealth of Virginia will have a Democratic primary election for governor, lieutenant governor, attorney general, and several primaries for the House of Delegates representing Prince William County.

Democrats in Districts 2 (Woodbridge), 31 (Dale City), and 50 (Bristow, Manassas), and Republicans in District 51 (Lake Ridge, Nokesville) will have primary elections.

Originals

Commission seeks allegations of racism, discourages members from talking to the press

By Uriah Kiser

Published April 13, 2021 at 12:03AM | Updated June 30, 2022 at 12:15AM

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Police Report | Woodbridge man shot; Woman defrauded of thousands

By Uriah Kiser

Published April 12, 2021 at 2:37PM | Updated April 12, 2021 at 4:51PM

Woodbridge man shot, flown to hospital

Shooting Investigation – On April 12 at 12:35AM, officers responded to the Bayvue Apartments located in the 1300 block of Bayside Ave. in Woodbridge (22191) to investigate a shooting. Residents reported to police that gunshots were heard before parties dispersed. As officers arrived in the area, they observed a vehicle matching the description given and conducted a traffic stop of the vehicle.

Business

5 Questions with JTC, Inc. founder John Jewell

By Uriah Kiser

Published April 12, 2021 at 11:27AM | Updated May 26, 2021 at 9:11AM

Jewell

The office vacancy rate in Northern Virginia is 20%. You founded a company that helps people work remotely. Do you think that number will go up or down over the next year?

I say it will go up. I don’t see it going down. I think people are going to maintain their offices, and more employees are going to be working remotely.

Originals

Rules change would ban votes after midnight in Prince William

By Uriah Kiser

Published April 7, 2021 at 4:39PM | Updated June 30, 2022 at 12:16AM

Over the past 14 months, the Prince William Board of County Supervisors has had marathon sessions that last into the early morning hours.

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3 charged after gunshots fired near The Laundry Basket

By Uriah Kiser

Published April 7, 2021 at 3:41PM | Updated April 7, 2021 at 4:40PM

A Stafford County Sheriff's' patrol car.

On April 5 at 10:15 p.m., Deputy C.R. Szentkuti was on patrol near The Laundry Basket, at 411 Chatham Heights Road when he heard gunshots coming from behind the business.

Sergeant A.I. Assur heard the shots as well and both deputies responded to the area. Upon arrival, they observed three males exit the tree line. The suspects fled upon seeing the presence of Sheriff’s Office vehicles, according to a department spokeswoman.

Don’t be a victim to IRS-impersonating scammers

By Uriah Kiser

Published April 4, 2021 at 11:07PM

Thieves use taxpayers’ natural fear of the IRS and other government entities to ply their scams, including e-mail and phone scams, to steal your money.

Business

5 Questions: Rebecca Barnes, Prince William Living Magazine

By Uriah Kiser

Published April 4, 2021 at 6:52PM | Updated May 26, 2021 at 9:12AM

Barnes

Rebecca Barnes is the publisher of Prince William Living and Brides and Weddings magazines. A lifelong resident of Prince William County, he’s also the founder of Give-Back Prince William, a non-profit focused on improving county residents’ quality of life.

We asked her five random questions.

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