Uriah Kiser, Author at Potomac Local News

If you were in a large protest, VDH warns “the virus may spread more easily there”

Published June 5, 2020 at 1:41PM

[Photo: Virginia Department of Corrections]

Virignia health officials just sent us this information geared to those who have been out in the community attending multiple rallies and protests in the past week.

They’re warning protestors the coronavirus may easily spread at these protests, and they want to you know where to get tested.

Traffic

Lines fall onto Route 1, Tripoli Blvd. in Dumfries

By Uriah Kiser

Published June 5, 2020 at 12:04PM

Update 12:19 p.m.

Tripoli Boulevard is reopened.

Got a stack of Amazon packages you didn’t order? Fauquier Bank has a warning for you

By Uriah Kiser

Published June 5, 2020 at 10:07AM | Updated August 14, 2020 at 11:49AM

The Fauquier Bank headquarters in Warrenton. [Uriah Kiser/PLN]

A new scam is getting some attention. It really is a mashup of a few scams, some seemingly not all that harmful, and some indicative of a more serious problem.

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Power lines fall on I-66 near Manassas

By Uriah Kiser

Published June 5, 2020 at 9:57AM | Updated June 5, 2020 at 3:07PM

Update 3:07 p.m.

From VDOT:

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Storms knock out power power in Aquia Harbour

By Uriah Kiser

Published June 4, 2020 at 9:42PM | Updated June 5, 2020 at 7:18AM

Update 7:20 a.m. Friday, June 5

Dominion indicates all power to Aquia Harbour is restored.

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Walmart Supercenters in Stafford closing at 5 p.m.

By Uriah Kiser

Published June 4, 2020 at 4:47PM | Updated June 5, 2020 at 10:16AM

Update 10 a.m. Friday, June 5

There were no reports of looting in Stafford County last night, says Stafford County Sheriff’s Maj. Shawn Kimmitz.

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Tree falls on minivan on Interstate 95 in North Stafford

By Uriah Kiser

Published June 4, 2020 at 12:32PM

A tree fell onto a minivan traveling on Interstate 95 in North Stafford.

Emergency crews were called about 12:25 p.m. after someone called and report the tree fell across the left and middle lane of the northbound side of the highway, just south of mile post 143.

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Update: Severe thunderstorm watch issued for Prince William

By Uriah Kiser

Published June 4, 2020 at 11:11AM | Updated June 4, 2020 at 2:33PM

Update 2:30 p.m.

A severe thunderstorm watch has been issued for parts of DC, MD, PA, VA, WV until 10 PM EDT pic.twitter.com/J4Fe0ySwqe

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CDC to recognize Manassas as coronavirus hotspot; Protests curtail testing

By Uriah Kiser

Published June 3, 2020 at 9:19PM | Updated June 4, 2020 at 2:15PM

A group of peaceful protestors gather outside a WaWa gas station on Liberia Avenue in Manassas. [Photo: Uriah Kiser/Potomac Local News]

Manassas is about to recognized by the CDC as a coronavirus hotspot.

A new report to be released by the CDC will note the Prince William Health District, and specifically the zip code of 20110, as a region with the highest number of coronavirus cases in the state, according to city manager Pat Pate, who announced this during tonight’s meeting of the city council.

Prince William

Protests continued Wednesday night in Fredericksburg, Woodbridge

By Uriah Kiser

Published June 3, 2020 at 8:34PM | Updated June 4, 2020 at 9:55PM

Police cars were the targets of about 150 “agitators” who descended on Market Square tonight in Fredericksburg.

#FXBG: There is a group of 150 agitators in the City acting unlawful. One of our patrol vehicles was just vandalized at Market Square. Please stay home so we can keep you safe.