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Prince William outlines coronavirus doomsday plan, names secondary hospital sites

By Uriah Kiser
Prince William County Executive Christopher Martino

In preparing for the worst affects the coronavirus could have on the region, Prince William County Executive Director Christopher Martino on Tuesday outlined a three-phase plan to deal with the expected surge patients.

First, the hospitals will take in an increasing number of patients afflicted with the disease until they are full.

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New bridge abutments in place as Route 1 widening project continues in Woodbridge

By Uriah Kiser
Photo: VDOT

The effort to widen Route 1 in Woodbridge continues despite the global coronavirus pandemic.

The Virginia Department of Transportation reports that concrete abutments are in place or a new bridge that will carry Route 1 traffic over the Maurmsco Creek.

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Items at gas station smashed; man, 19 charged

By Uriah Kiser

Sheriff’s deputies were called to a Sunoco gas station Someone after someone began smashing the merchandise.

Authorities were called at 1:46 p.m. Monday, March 30, 2020, to 488 Garrisonville Road in North Stafford. The owner of the gas station told them that after the man ransacked the place, he sped away in an older model white sedan, according to Stafford sheriff’s spokeswoman Amanda Vicinanzo.

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‘Spring Flushing’ to begin in Woodbridge area

By Uriah Kiser

Woodbridge residents could soon see changes to the color and smell of their water as crews work to flush the system. 

The Prince William County Service Authority will be conducting its annual spring flushing of the water distribution system from late March through mid-June. This is a routine maintenance process and is not related to the Coronavirus pandemic.

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Community question: As coronavirus spreads, what do you miss?

By Uriah Kiser
Uriah Kiser, Potomac Local News Publisher

Today, Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam issued a stay-at-home order, telling state residents to only travel if it’s necessary — to places like grocery stores, or to seek medical attention. Violating the order, he said, could be punishable by up to a year in jail and/or a $2,500 fine.

Yesterday, President Donald Trump announced his social distancing orders — which also require U.S. citizens to stay at home, work from home, and travel only when necessary, would be extended through April. Adhering to these rules could reduce the expected number of coronavirus deaths in the U.S., which was forecasted to be as many as 200,000, according to Dr. Anthony S. Fauci, Director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases.

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Smoothie King of Woodbridge offers free immune builder in all drinks

By Uriah Kiser

It’s Virginia Restaurant Takeout Week, and restaurants in the state are reeling due to lack of business following the outbreak of the coronavirus.

Gov. Ralph Northam has limited the number of people who can be inside a restaurant at one time to 10 people, so customers this week are encouraged to call ahead to their favorite restaurant and order out.

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

By Uriah Kiser

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:

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

By Uriah Kiser
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.

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