Uriah Kiser, Author at Potomac Local News

Longstanding immigration policy in jeopardy as top leader aims to appoint new members to county jail board

Published May 18, 2020 at 6:35PM | Updated May 19, 2020 at 11:11AM

Despite the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, immigration is once again becoming a hot issue in Prince William County.

At its regular meeting on Tuesday, May 19, the Prince William County Board of Supervisors aims to fill three vacant positions on the county’s jail board — an 11-member body which provides direction for the operation of the jail and is, by law, headed by county Sheriff and jail board Chairman Glendell Hill.

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Manassas hashes out plan to let people eat on the street

By Uriah Kiser

Published May 18, 2020 at 2:32AM

Downtown Manassas [Photo: Manassas Economic Development]

Will they be eating in the streets in Manassas?

Dining out while sitting a table on a closed city street on a sidewalk, or in a parking space may become the next big thing for city residents.

Dale City Independence Day Parade canceled due to coronavirus

By Uriah Kiser

Published May 18, 2020 at 12:09AM | Updated May 18, 2020 at 2:24AM

The Dale City Independence Day Parade was no match for the coronavirus.

Organizers at the Dale City Civic Association on Sunday night said the parade, which would have been in its 50th consecutive year had it took place on Saturday, July 4, was canceled.

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Prince William jail staff test positive for coronavirus, 11 others ill

By Uriah Kiser

Published May 15, 2020 at 8:39PM

Prince William County Adult Detention Center in Manassas. [Photo: Uriah Kiser / Potomac Local News]

Two staff members at the Prince William County jail have tested positive for coronavirus, and 11 inmates are showing signs of the disease.

Now there’s a quarantine underway at the facility in Manassas.

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Sentara to spend Saturday providing coronavirus tests to region’s most vulnerable

By Uriah Kiser

Published May 15, 2020 at 6:52AM

Sentara Northern Virginia Medical Center is correcting the record in the fight against the coronavirus.

The hospital will provide testing to pre-selected individuals on Saturday, May 16 at three locations:

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Over the past 10 years, Potomac Local News has been there for the community

By Uriah Kiser

Published May 14, 2020 at 9:55AM | Updated May 14, 2020 at 12:42PM

Potomac Local News President Publisher Uriah Kiser

In one month, Potomac Local News will celebrate 10 years of publishing local news in our community.

That’s a huge milestone — one that we’re exceptionally proud of.

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Pedestrian death on Cardinal Drive angers Prince William leaders

By Uriah Kiser

Published May 13, 2020 at 4:08PM

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Police have stepped up speeding enforcement on Cardinal Drive in Woodbridge after a woman was struck and killed while walking her dog.

The victim, Deborah Lynn Talbot, 50, was struck on Friday, May 1 while walking near Swan Avenue. Days earlier, she sent a message to the Prince William police department noting the problem of speeding on Cardinal Drive, and when police were going to step-up enforcement, WRC-TV reports.

Tropical Smoothie Cafe giving away 1 million free smoothies

By Uriah Kiser

Published May 13, 2020 at 10:42AM

Tropical Smoothie Cafe announced today will give away 1 million free smoothies.

To participate, customers can visit freesmoothies.com where they can sign up to receive a single-use promo code for a free smoothie, which is redeemable through online ordering only, the company tells us.

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Annual Stafford ceremony honoring vets canceled due to coronavirus

By Uriah Kiser

Published May 13, 2020 at 10:22AM | Updated May 13, 2020 at 4:11PM

The annual Memorial Day ceremony in Stafford County is the latest victim in the coronavirus outbreak.

County officials noted this morning that they, regrettably, canceled the Memorial Day 2020 Ceremony at the Stafford Armed Services Memorial at the county government center, located at 1300 Courthouse Road, due to the COVID-19 pandemic along with adhering to CDC and State guidelines regarding social distancing and the governor’s 10-person gathering restriction.

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Costs, pressure mount in Prince William schools Twitter investigation

By Uriah Kiser

Published May 12, 2020 at 10:48PM | Updated May 13, 2020 at 12:49AM

The Edward L. Kelly Leadership Center is the headquarters for the Prince William County Public School System. [Photo via Prince William County Public Schools]

Prince William County leaders want to see the tweets.

The Board of County Supervisors voted 7-1 on Tuesday to direct County Attorney Michelle Robl to file a Freedom of Information Act records order demanding that at least 10,000 private, direct messages between students and Prince William County Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Steven L. Walts be made public.