Uriah Kiser, Author at Potomac Local News

Northam issues statewide stay-at-home order, scolds beach goers

Published March 30, 2020 at 3:45PM | Updated March 30, 2020 at 4:35PM

Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam today tightened his grip on Virginia residents with a new executive order that limits the free travel of those in the commonwealth as the coronavirus continues to spread.

Northam issued Executive Order 55 at 2 p.m. press conference in Richmond:

Business

Potomac Mills mall remains shuttered

By Uriah Kiser

Published March 30, 2020 at 11:09AM

One of the region’s largest shopping malls remains closed today due to too the coronavirus outbreak.

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Schools

Prince William Schools leaders propose $10 million plan to buy students digital devices

By Uriah Kiser

Published March 29, 2020 at 7:28PM

Prince William County Public School Board Chairman At-large Dr. Babur Lateef.

Prince William County Public Schools says it needs $10 million to put a digital device in the hands of every high school student in the county.

The School Board says it will cover half of the cost and is asking Prince William County Board of Supervisors Chair At-large Ann Wheeler to lobby her Board to provide $5 million in matching funds.

News

Manassas Park reports first coronavirus case

By Uriah Kiser

Published March 29, 2020 at 1:52PM | Updated March 31, 2020 at 2:12PM

Manassas Park officials today are reporting the city’s first case of coronavirus.

Please note the below message referencing the 1st confirmed case of COVID-19 in the City. City staff continues to work diligently with our local healthcare partners to ensure the safety and well being of our residents. The complete public message is here: https://t.co/vMbl9Lb7pl pic.twitter.com/L1333a3kMh

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Exclusive: Prince William Chair says “PWC govt must continue to serve & protect”

By Uriah Kiser

Published March 29, 2020 at 12:02PM | Updated March 29, 2020 at 1:57PM

The Prince William Board of County Supervisors will hold its first meeting in the era of the coronavirus pandemic on Tuesday, March 31.

Not only do we have more information on how the meeting will be held, and how crowds will be handled at the county’s McCoart government center during the meeting, we’re also hearing from the top elected leader of the governing body on her decision to hold the meeting.

News

Help us help restaurant owners during restaurant Takeout Week

By Uriah Kiser

Published March 29, 2020 at 11:40AM | Updated March 29, 2020 at 7:32PM

Madigans Waterfront Restaurant

I spent the past four hours scouring the web, looking for the Twitter handles of as many restaurants in our area — from Gainesville to Fredericksburg — that I could find.

Starting tomorrow in Virginia, it’s Restaurant Takeout Week, a chance for residents to support their favorite restaurants during a time when dining rooms are closed in the wake of a growing number of coronavirus cases in the state and in the U.S.

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MurLarkey Distilled Spirits makes hand sanitizer for area first responders

By Uriah Kiser

Published March 28, 2020 at 10:27PM

Image: MurLarkey Distilled Spirits

MurLarkey Distilled Spirits, now in the hand sanitizer business, can’t make any more of the stuff as of today.

The Gainesville-area distillery recently traded making vodka and gin and instead filled orders for hand sanitizer to fight coronavirus. The specially-made product went to first responders in Prince William County and Manassas.

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Coronavirus testing lags in Fredericksburg region, new warning issued

By Uriah Kiser

Published March 28, 2020 at 4:23PM

Stafford County now leads the Rappahannock area with the most number of coronavirus cases with 13.

There’s now a total of 20 cases reported by the Rappahannock Health District. The second case of coronavirus has been reported in Fredericksburg, but there are no additional details about the patient, said city spokeswoman Sonja Cantu.

Dominos says claim about ‘sick’ employees in Dale City made by former employee, false

By Uriah Kiser

Published March 28, 2020 at 3:56PM

Dominos located at 2886 Dale Boulevard in Dale City [Photo: Google Maps]

The Dominos pizza corporation is reacting today to a social media post that alleges a manager at its Dale City location is forcing sick people to work.

The post on Facebook alleges that managers and a driver are sick, and were told to come to work after they told management they wanted to be tested, presumably, for the coronavirus disease. The post was shared with Potomac Local News:

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Prince William to meet Tuesday amid coronavirus pandemic, could suspend public comment

By Uriah Kiser

Published March 28, 2020 at 11:14AM

Prince William Board of County Supervisors Chair At-large Ann Wheeler. [Photo: Uriah Kiser/Potomac Local News]

Supervisors in Prince William County will hold their regular meeting on Tuesday.

However, there is a proposal on the table to end public comment time during public meetings. This portion of the meeting serves as a chance for residents to speak directly to their elected officials, and to be heard on just about anything.