Uriah Kiser, Author at Potomac Local News

With a deadline that has come and gone, Stafford is still looking for an elementary school protection officer

Published November 27, 2018 at 7:00PM | Updated December 3, 2018 at 8:46AM

Stafford Sheriff David Decatur and Fire Chief Joseph Cardello

STAFFORD — Two of the three police officers politicians promised parents would protect Stafford’s elementary school are in place.

Sheriff David Decatur is working to hire the third deputy to make good on the $481,000 promise to place school protection officers in three county elementary schools. When the elementary school protection officer pilot program was approved by the Stafford County Board of Supervisors in May, the goal was to have the three part-time deputies in place by the start of the 2018-19 school year.

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City approves a half million dollars in economic incentives for Aurora Flight Sciences

By Uriah Kiser

Published November 27, 2018 at 5:00PM | Updated December 3, 2018 at 8:46AM

MANASSAS — City leaders Monday approved half a million dollars to improve a major thoroughfare at the Manassas Regional Airport.

The city plans to widen Wakeman Drive and to add pedestrian improvements such as bike lanes. The improvements are designed to make the area more desirable and to attract more business to the area.

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Study suggests eastern Prince William needs more IT, government contractors. In the west, it’s healthcare.

By Uriah Kiser

Published November 26, 2018 at 6:00PM | Updated December 3, 2018 at 8:46AM

WOODBRIDGE — A top economic development department official continues to push Prince William County leaders to buy up private land in along busy Route 1.

Jeff Kaczmarek, the outgoing county Economic Development Director, to the Board of Supervisors on Tuesday to do a similar deal it nearly 20 years ago, when the county spent $8.5 million on 500 acres of land on which sits Innovation Park, now home to George Mason University Science and Technology Campus, the FBI, and 2 Silos Brewing.

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What’s next for Prince William County Fire Chief Kevin McGee?

By Uriah Kiser

Published November 26, 2018 at 5:18PM | Updated December 3, 2018 at 8:14PM

WOODBRIDGE — The next fire chief for the city of Austin Texas is Joel Baker, the former chief in Atlanta.

Prince William County Fire and Rescue Chief Kevin McGee was one of three finalists for the job. He interviewed at a public forum in Texas in late October with two other finalists, including Baker.

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Start-Up Grind Prince William with focus on FIT tech

By Uriah Kiser

Published November 21, 2018 at 2:49PM | Updated December 3, 2018 at 8:20PM

MANASSAS — A generous spread of chicken wings, cheese, and chilled wine greeted entrepreneurs who wanted to learn more about “FIT tech” at the very first Start-Up Grind chat in Manassas.

Dan Woerheide, a business coach and founder of Start-Up Grind Prince William, took to the stage at CenterFuse co-work space in Manassas on Wednesday, Nov. 14

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A proposal for 104 new homes near Manassas just got pushed back

By Uriah Kiser

Published November 20, 2018 at 10:38PM | Updated December 3, 2018 at 8:48AM

PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY — Prince William leaders kicked the can down the road Tuesday over a rezoning that would have cleared the way for 104 new homes near Manassas.

After nearly 100 people who came to the Board of Supervisors meeting to speak on the matter, Coles District Supervisor Marty Nohe motioned to defer the decision to January 22 to give more time to for the developer to address the concerns of the community. It passed with Occoquan Supervisor Ruth Anderson voting against.

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Wheeler, Scoggins announce bids for Chairman as Stewart leans closer to the door

By Uriah Kiser

Published November 20, 2018 at 6:11PM | Updated December 3, 2018 at 8:48AM

WOODBRIDGE — The candidates are lining up to be the next Prince William County At-large Supervisor.

Ann Wheeler, a Democrat, and Don Scoggins, an independent, followed Republican Marty Nohe in announcing he would seek the Chairman seat held for the past 12 years by Corey Stewart.

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King seeks to unseat Hill for Prince William County Sheriff

By Uriah Kiser

Published November 19, 2018 at 12:30PM | Updated December 3, 2018 at 8:21PM

PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY — Glendel “Glen” Hill is seeking a fifth term as Prince William County Sheriff.

Hill announced his re-election bid this week, noting he wants to continue “to build upon the accomplishments his office has achieved over the last 15 years.”

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