Uriah Kiser, Author at Potomac Local News

Published December 22, 2020 at 9:09PM

Prince William County School Superintendent Dr. Babur Lateef (right) receives his coronavirus vaccination at Novant Health / UVA Health System Prince William Medical Center in Manassas.

Dr. Babur Lateef was the patient today.

Lateef, who was working as an on-call ophthalmologist in Prince William County on Tuesday, and is also the elected county At-large School Board Chairman, received his vaccination for the coronavirus at Novant Health / UVA Health System Prince William Medical Center in Manassas.

2 new hospitalizations, no deaths in Manassas

By Uriah Kiser

Published December 22, 2020 at 8:14PM

UVA Prince William Medical Center in Manassas.

Prince William Health District

Zero new coronavirus-related deaths were reported today in Prince William County by the Virginia Department of Health.

Features

$100 reward offered for missing cockatiel

By Uriah Kiser

Published December 22, 2020 at 7:47PM | Updated December 22, 2020 at 8:31PM

A Dale City woman is searching for her missing cockatiel.

Diana Escobar says her bird, Pipi, escaped through the front door yesterday on Saturday, December 19th, 2020 about 2:30 p.m., from her home in the 14600 block of Danville Road in Dale City.

News

Virginia proposes $5M improvement to Route 3 at shopping mall

By Uriah Kiser

Published December 22, 2020 at 6:39PM

Photo: VDOT

Planners are looking to spend $5 million to improve traffic flow outside of Spotsylvania Towne Center.

The Virginia Department of Transportation says the proposed project will enhance capacity and improve traffic flow by eliminating the right turn lane bump-out areas along Route 3 westbound between Route 639 (Bragg Road), at Mission Barbecue, and Salem Church Road Eliminating these areas will allow this travel lane to be used by through traffic and by traffic turning right.

News

Driver leads Stafford deputy on chase

By Uriah Kiser

Published December 22, 2020 at 5:41PM

A Fredericksburg man is facing multiple charges after he fled a traffic stop and led deputies on a pursuit.

On Saturday, December 19 at 11:47 p.m., Deputy M.A. Pearce was on patrol when he observed a vehicle run a red light at the intersection of Melchers Drive and Warrenton Road in Falmouth. The vehicle then drove at a high-rate of speed onto Warrenton Road. The deputy was able to catch up to the vehicle and conduct a traffic stop, according to Stafford sheriff’s office spokeswoman.

Business

Prince William launches “Passport” to support area businesses

By Uriah Kiser

Published December 22, 2020 at 5:19PM

The Prince William County Office of Tourism — Visit Prince William, Virginia — today announced its ‘Passport To Prince William’, a new digital passport with discounts to area shops, craft beverage venues, attractions, restaurants, hotels, and other businesses is now available for use.

News

Scammer claims to call from Manassas City Government

By Uriah Kiser

Published December 22, 2020 at 5:06PM

Someone is posing a Manassas City employee in an attempt to swindle cash from unsuspecting victims.

Manassas police tell us that on Friday, December 18, 2020 at approximately 5:54 p.m., were called to the 10200 block of Butternut Circle for report of a fraud.

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