Uriah Kiser, Author at Potomac Local News

The best way to keep Prince William students safe: More guns?

Published March 8, 2018 at 5:00PM | Updated March 8, 2018 at 5:24PM

Stewart

WOODBRIDGE — What’s the best way to keep more Prince William County Public Schools students safe from gun violence?

Armed, retired police officers in schools, according to Prince William County Board of Supervisors Chairman At-large Corey Stewart.

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The permits are in place. So, will the Potomac Mills sign return?

By Uriah Kiser

Published March 8, 2018 at 4:18PM

WOODBRIDGE — The Potomac Mills sign is gone but not forgotten.

The 140-foot tall blue sign that for years hovered over the Woodbridge skyline noting the location of one of the state’s largest malls, and also was once Virginia’s largest tourist attraction, was pulled down Sunday night after high winds caused it to lean.

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Potomac River commuter ferry next stop: JBAB?

By Uriah Kiser

Published March 7, 2018 at 3:57PM

The idea of a Potomac River commuter ferry has been floated (please, pardon the pun) for at least 10 years.

As I understand it, the ferry would pick passengers in spots in an around Woodbridge — like Belmont Bay on the Occoquan River, or at Quantico, and ferry them north to points Maryland and Washington, D.C.

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Stafford leaders want at least 3 items addressed when it comes to its cluster ordinance

By Uriah Kiser

Published March 7, 2018 at 1:11PM

STAFFORD — There is a sense that that at least one Stafford County official is backing off a once hardline approach for repeal and replacement the county’s cluster ordinance.

The issue was discussed Tuesday at a meeting of the county’s Community and Economic Development Committee following a vote by the Planning Commission last week to urge the Board of County Supervisors to repeal the cluster ordinance.

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Ryan Sawyers, Prince William County School Board Chairman, resigns

By Uriah Kiser

Published March 7, 2018 at 9:08AM | Updated March 7, 2018 at 2:33PM

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“Like most other people, we were surprised by Mr. Sawyers’ resignation this morning. We wish him well and hope he resolves the personal and professional concerns that caused him to come to this decision. It is our hope that his replacement is someone who shares our community values and will work with the other members of the School Board to place our children and their education first.”

“School Board Chairman Ryan Sawyers surprised PWCS Wednesday by posting announcement of his resignation on his personal Facebook page. He attributes the action to personal and professional reasons.

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The demands of an increasing population is driving a higher Stafford County budget next year

By Uriah Kiser

Published March 6, 2018 at 5:33PM | Updated March 9, 2018 at 6:53PM

STAFFORD — Stafford County is being pulled closer into the Northern Virginia fold, and its proposed budget reflects its response to the needs of a growing community.

Transportation improvements, more money for schools, public safety, and the need to pay its employees a more competitive salary are all included in a proposed budget that was seen for the first time by the county’s Board of Supervisors on Tuesday.

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Another Woodbridge brewery is closing

By Uriah Kiser

Published March 5, 2018 at 4:57PM

WOODBRIDGE — Another brewery in Woodbridge will close its doors.

Ornery Brewery located at the Potomac Festival Shopping Center across from Potomac Mills mall will close Monday, March 12.

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Prince William schools opening two hours late Monday

By Uriah Kiser

Published March 4, 2018 at 9:27PM

On Friday, and rightly so, Prince Willam County Public Schools were closed for high winds that wreaked havoc on the region falling trees, blowing shingles off homes, as well blowing the water out of Neabsco Creek.

Today, Prince William County Public Schools will open two hours late in large part due to the nightmare traffic scenario anticipated to unfold on area roads Monday morning.

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Updated: Potomac Mills sign removed, I-95 lanes reopening

By Uriah Kiser

Published March 4, 2018 at 9:18PM | Updated March 4, 2018 at 10:46PM

A portion of I-95 south at the Potomac Mills sigs was closed traffic after the sign began to lean after high winds.

The sign has been removed. The latest from VDOT:

VDOT has been advised that the sign has been removed; VDOT crews are working to reopen all lanes within the hour. 95 Express Lanes will operate on a regular schedule Monday morning.

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Favorable conditions forecasted Sunday night for Potomac Mills sign removal

By Uriah Kiser

Published March 3, 2018 at 11:57AM

WOODBRIDGE — Crews are standing by to take down the iconic Potomac Mills sign.

The 140-foot tall sign along Interstate 95 is leaning, blown askew by wind gusts topping 70 mph hour on Friday, March 2.