Uriah Kiser, Author at Potomac Local News

Paul O’Meara challenges Nohe in Prince William Coles District

Published March 28, 2015 at 11:43AM

Paul O’Meara is running for the office of Prince William County Coles District Supervisor.

O’Meara says spending in the county government is “out of control” and that its leaders have not done enough to curb tax increases that negatively impact middle-class families.

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Marine Museum at Quantico breaks ground on final wing

By Uriah Kiser

Published March 27, 2015 at 1:44PM | Updated March 28, 2015 at 1:20PM

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At the controls of an excavator, James Collins, of Winchester, put a gold-colored bucket shovel in the ground outside the National Museum of the Marine Corps.

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Judge rules against Prince William Republicans, Primary Election not likely

By Uriah Kiser

Published March 20, 2015 at 2:30PM | Updated March 20, 2015 at 4:06PM

In keeping with what it calls the “status quo,” the Prince William Electoral Board will not allow local Republicans to hold Primary races in June.

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VDOT says this bridge over I-95 in Stafford County is still safe to use

By Uriah Kiser

Published March 20, 2015 at 6:23AM

American Legion Road over I-95 in Stafford County [Photo: Uriah Kiser/Potomac Local News]

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Traveling on Interstate 95 in Stafford County, it’s easy to spot the deficiencies on the bridge that carries traffic on American Legion Road.

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Why George Mason University will drop ‘Prince William’ from its campus’ name

By Uriah Kiser

Published March 19, 2015 at 10:28AM | Updated March 19, 2015 at 10:55AM

George Mason University will rebrand its Prince William Campus at Innovation Park outside Manassas.

In a matter of weeks, the campus will soon be known as the George Mason University Center for Science and Technology. The school will drop the Prince William moniker used since the campus opened in 1997.

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How updating 70-year-old zoning rules led to an abortion debate in Manassas

By Uriah Kiser

Published March 18, 2015 at 5:49PM | Updated March 19, 2015 at 9:30AM

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A proposal under consideration in Manassas would require medical care facilities, like urgent care centers, to obtain a special use zoning permit before opening.

The discussion sparked a debate over abortion clinics in the city — Manassas is home to one such clinic. Those who support a woman’s right to choose say the proposal goes too far. Those who oppose abortion say it doesn’t go far enough.

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Tolls on I-66 inside Capital Beltway would fund needed transit projects

By Uriah Kiser

Published March 13, 2015 at 10:02PM | Updated March 14, 2015 at 9:34AM

Virginia will move ahead with plans to put high occupancy toll lanes on Interstate 66.

But unlike new lanes that opened in December on I-95 between Stafford and Esdall Road in Alexandria, the lanes on I-66 will only be tolled during peak periods.

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Caddigan kicks off campaign in Dumfries

By Uriah Kiser

Published March 13, 2015 at 9:26PM

Maureen Caddigan kicked off her bid to keep her seat as the Prince William County Potomac District Supervisor.

Caddigan held her campaign kick off Thursday night at the Dumfries-Triangle Rescue Squad on Graham Park Road in Dumfries. About 100 people turned out to greet Caddigan, according to a campaign press release.

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Tiny sign used to monitor speeders in Occoquan

By Uriah Kiser

Published March 12, 2015 at 9:42AM

A new electronic speed sign will monitor drivers as they travel down Mill Street in Occoquan.

The sign was placed on an existing sign pole at the intersection of Mill and Union streets by Prince William County Police. Officers said the sign was requested by Occoquan Police Chief Sheldon Levi.

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Transit buses will use I-66 shoulders for faster commute

By Uriah Kiser

Published March 10, 2015 at 8:30PM | Updated March 11, 2015 at 9:50AM

If you’re a bus rider on Interstate 66, get ready the possibility of a faster commute at 25 mph.

If you’re a driver on I-66, get ready to see transit buses passing you on the shoulder.