Uriah Kiser, Author at Potomac Local News

Published April 12, 2015 at 7:00AM

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When I travel to a new city, the first thing I do is listen to the radio stations. I’ve probably heard nearly every song before, but the commercials are all new to me.

When I check in to my hotel, after marveling at the view (if I’m lucky enough to have a view), I turn on the local TV station. If I can find one, I grab a local newspaper.

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Will tourism still be a priority for Prince William County, Manassas?

By Uriah Kiser

Published April 10, 2015 at 5:28PM

Discover Prince William/Manassas promotes the County and Manassas City as a destination for family vacations and those who are looking to connect with history. A total of $505 million is spent each year in the county and $65 million in the city by tourists visiting the region, according to agency director Ann Marie Maher. The tourism industry created more than 6,000 jobs in the region, she added.

Despite the numbers, as well as several factors like the opening of two new hotels, the continued development of Potomac Shores as a destination, and the Hylton Performing Arts Center, the agency expects a budget shortfall of about $370,000 next year. The agency would operate on a $1 million budget.

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Witness feared Dale City murder victim was pregnant

By Uriah Kiser

Published April 7, 2015 at 4:05PM

The woman who let Erica Sherwood take shelter in her home just days before her death thought she was pregnant.

Sharae Harris took a witness stand April 2 to describe the murder of Erica Sherwood, a 21-year-old woman she called a friend for 10 years. Sherwood was killed inside the Dale City home Harris lived at with her young son and mother. Sherwood died at the hands of her 22-year-old husband John on in the early morning hours of New Year’s Day, according to police.

Business

Panel will tackle ups, downs, and advantages of starting a business in Prince William Region

By Uriah Kiser

Published April 3, 2015 at 11:30AM | Updated April 6, 2015 at 9:04AM

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Witness describes murder of young mother inside Dale City home

By Uriah Kiser

Published April 2, 2015 at 1:24PM | Updated April 2, 2015 at 4:45PM

The final 48-hours of Erica Renae Sherwood’s life were spent trying to get away from her husband, according to a friend who testified in court today.

Sharae Nicole Harris took the witness stand in a Prince William County courtroom to talk about the Erica Sherwood, the 21-year old victim, and her friend of more than 10 years, who was killed in Dale City on New Year’s Day.

Business

Why this Occoquan home daycare won’t be allowed to expand

By Uriah Kiser

Published April 1, 2015 at 10:47PM

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Here’s how the Bi-County Parkway could still happen

By Uriah Kiser

Published April 1, 2015 at 2:18PM

Traffic on I-95 south near Va. 234 was congested Monday afternoon, July 30, 2012, following a serious crash on the HOV lanes.

You may count the Bi-County Parkway down, but don’t count it out.

The Virginia Department of Transportation is no longer seeking federal funds for the 10-mile highway that would link travelers on Interstate 95 in Dumfries to I-66, and ultimately to Dulles Airport in Loudoun County.

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Investigation into bomb-making materials expands to Newport News area

By Uriah Kiser

Published March 31, 2015 at 1:29PM | Updated March 31, 2015 at 2:25PM

An investigation into explosive devices found in a Dale City apartment took authorities this morning to a trailer home just outside Newport News.

The home of Alan Michael Blischak was searched during the early hours of Tuesday morning by authorities by Prince William and York counties. An explosive device was also found inside the trailer, according to Prince William fire and rescue spokesman Thomas Jarman. Investigators are mum on exactly what was found.

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Prince William Board takes up new homes, gas station, daycare issues

By Uriah Kiser

Published March 29, 2015 at 6:47PM | Updated March 30, 2015 at 4:43PM

Prince William Supervisors will meet Monday night to for a series of public hearings on new construction projects in the county.

One of them is a rezoning request for Hoadly Falls Phase II. The housing development would sit just off Prince William Parkway at the intersection of Hoadly Road in Woodbridge. The Board must decide Tuesday to rezone about 28 acres of land from agricultural land to semi-residential land so developers may build 15 homes.

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