Uriah Kiser, Author at Potomac Local News

Finishing touches placed on Stafford’s new $5 million animal shelter

Published April 24, 2018 at 5:05PM

STAFFORD — Work on Stafford County’s new animal shelter is wrapping up.

The new $5 million facilities located at 26 Frosty Lane near the Rappahannock Regional Jail will replace the county’s current facility next to the Rappahannock Regional Landfill on Eskimo Hill Road.

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Nickerson seeks Dumfries Council seat, wants to incentivize town businesses for hiring locally

By Uriah Kiser

Published April 24, 2018 at 3:26PM | Updated April 24, 2018 at 5:51PM

It informed her that she was being considered as a replacement for Murphy, who died in his home from a heart attack in February 2017. Nickerson, who serves on the town’s architectural review board, ultimately wasn’t selected by the town council, but that letter got her thinking.

“It woke up a bug in me,” said Nickerson. “Maybe this town council thing is for me. Maybe this is a way to enact change in my community.”

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IDs on campus at all times: Potomac High School students share ideas on school safety

By Uriah Kiser

Published April 24, 2018 at 3:06PM

WOODBRIDGE — Students at Potomac Senior High School are focused on how to prevent a mass shooting at their school.

About 200 gathered in the school’s Woodbridge auditorium at 3401 Panther Pride Drive on April 20, the 19th anniversary of the Columbine High School massacre in Colorado, to talk about the threat of shootings, as well as mental health issues.

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What’s being done to help the homeless in Prince William County?

By Uriah Kiser

Published April 24, 2018 at 10:41AM

Prince William County has a homeless problem.

About 400 people in the county live in shelters, or in wooded areas around major roadways and shopping centers.

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New police station opens behind schedule while county officials review contract damages clause

By Uriah Kiser

Published April 23, 2018 at 3:25PM

PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY — Prince William County opened its new police station on April 18.

The new station located at 5036 Davis Ford Road near the Prince William County Government Center will house not only patrol officers but also the Office of the Chief of Police.

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Four children sexually assaulted at Bristow day care center

By Uriah Kiser

Published April 23, 2018 at 2:28PM | Updated April 30, 2018 at 1:18PM

BRISTOW — Four children all aged five-years-old were sexually assaulted at a Bristow day care center.

Police said a five-year-old girl told her parent that she had been inappropriately touched while at Minnieland Academy located at 10368 Bristow Center Drive on March 26.

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Juan Rivera talks about adding a charter service, and the future of the Manassas Regional Airport

By Uriah Kiser

Published April 23, 2018 at 12:16PM

The Manassas Regional Airport is the largest general aviation airport in Virginia.

For years, the airport has attracted pilots and their clients who are looking for an alternative to larger airports like Regan Washington National or Dulles airports.

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Lawsuit claims land developer out more than $1.6 million after Stafford curbed cluster developments

By Uriah Kiser

Published April 22, 2018 at 5:24PM | Updated April 23, 2018 at 8:58AM

STAFFORD — A lawsuit filed in Stafford County court aims to have a controversial land-use decision that limited “cluster” subdivisions tossed out.

The suit claims a March 20 decision by the Stafford County Board of Supervisors to limit the development of cluster subdivisions — where homes are built on smaller lots, closer together to preserve open space, in an effort to save developers money and drive up profits — devalued their land.

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Stafford Supervisors spent a lot of time this week discussing washers and dryers for a resort-style community

By Uriah Kiser

Published April 19, 2018 at 9:38PM

STAFFORD — It’s billed as “five-star resort living,” complete with a 10,000 square-foot clubhouse, saltwater pool, onsite car wash, cabana, and spas for you and your pets.

The one thing they overlooked: The requirement of a washer and dryer in each home.

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BadWolf downsizing: The latest in a downturn for the once blossoming local craft brewing industry

By Uriah Kiser

Published April 19, 2018 at 5:50PM | Updated April 21, 2018 at 10:02AM

MANASSAS — BadWolf Brewery will close it’s taproom and production facility on Kao Circle in Manassas.

Brewery owners Jeremy and Sarah Meyers listed the facility for sale online with an asking price of $450,000. It’s advertised as a great location, and that it comes “primed for expansion with a great equipment package.”