Author: Uriah Kiser

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ReEmploying Virginians program offering $3,000 in free tuition to qualifying residents

By Uriah Kiser
Potomac Local News President Publisher Uriah Kiser

I want to take an opportunity to welcome Germanna Community College as an advertiser on Potomac Local News.

I’ve been working closely with the college during the coronavirus pandemic to help get out the word on many of the things it is doing to help students in our communities continue to advance their education despite the challenges of remote learning.

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Life sentence issued in gang-related killing in Nokesville

By Uriah Kiser
Carillo

Justice has been served in the gang-related death of Miguel Angel Ruiz Carrillo, 18, of  Alexandria, who was found dead in Nokesville in 2017.

The victim’s body was discovered in Nokesville Road and Fauquier Drive in Nokesville on August 22, 2017, after he was initially reported missing to Fairfax County Police earlier that month.

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Virginia DMV now allows drivers to renew license online

By Uriah Kiser
A driver on who travels Va. 610 decided to let the world know about their commuting habits via their license plates (Mary Davidson/PotomacLocal.com)

A majority of Virginia drivers may now renew their driver’s license for up to two years without having to enter a DMV location to have a photo taken.

The DMV in Richmond says the new system allows drivers to new on its website and was brought on by the coronavirus pandemic.

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Mr. Popular: Prince William’s new planning director also got job in Charlottesville

By Uriah Kiser
Agrawal

He thought about taking a job with the Charlottesville City Government but decided to come to Prince William County, instead.

Parag Agrawal has replaced Rebecca Horner as the county’s Planning Director. For years, Horner served as the county government’s front line person for the ongoing Rural Crescent debate and was promoted to Deputy County Executive in January.

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Prince William

More details on fix for Joplin Road bridge

By Uriah Kiser
A portion of Joplin Road is closed at Quantico Creek after a bridge washed out. [Photo: VDOT]

Earlier this week, we were the first to tell you efforts to replace a washed-out bridge on Joplin Road — a popular byway linking the midsection of Prince William County to Interstate 95 and Quantico Marine Corps Base — could last into spring.

Today, the Virginia Department of Transportation released more information about the project.

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