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Prince William County Election Office Clarifies Voting Myths Ahead of November Election

Published October 10, 2024 at 8:00AM

Olsen

From Eric Olsen, Director of Elections, Prince William County Office of Elections:

Early Voting expands to all six locations across Prince William County starting on Sunday, October 13. Prince William County has the most weekend voting options and all satellite voting locations are open longer than any county in Virginia. Alternatively, you can apply for a mail ballot until October 25 at 5 pm. If you miss these options, you can still cast your ballot on Election Day on Tuesday, November 5 at your assigned polling place. Go to pwcvotes.org for locations, hours, and more.

Emergency Bridge Repair in Stafford to Take 10 Days

By Uriah Kiser

Published October 9, 2024 at 1:30PM | Updated October 26, 2024 at 4:40PM

Route 1 northbound in Stafford County will be reduced to a single lane for emergency bridge repairs at Accokeek Creek starting around 9 p.m. tonight.

Crews will repair a bridge rail and section of guardrail damaged on Sunday, Oct. 6, when a tractor-trailer struck the bridge. The bridge over Accokeek Creek is located between the intersections with Route 628 (American Legion Road/Eskimo Hill Road) and South Campus Boulevard. The crash damaged around 41 feet of bridge rail, including six posts, and around 220 feet of guardrail.

Upcoming Film Screening in Lake Ridge: Local Filmmaker Showcases Fredericksburg in New Film “Written by Mike”

By Uriah Kiser

Published October 9, 2024 at 1:00PM

"Written by Mike"

Water’s End Brewery in Lake Ridge is set to host a special screening of “Written by Mike,” a film shot in the heart of Virginia that captures the essence of Fredericksburg and its surrounding locales. The screening is scheduled for Thursday, October 24, at 8:30 p.m. at the brewery’s Dillingham Square location in Lake Ridge.

Directed by Richmond-based filmmaker Ryan Cudahy, the film paints an intimate portrait of two couples navigating the tumultuous waters of family trauma and personal illness. “Written by Mike” is more than a narrative; it’s a therapeutic journey through the eyes of its creator. “I wrote this film as a way to deal with my own experiences with mental health and family,” Cudahy explains. “It was a healing process that took over five years to refine.”

All-Terrain Wheelchairs Now Available at Manassas Battlefield

By Caitlyn Meisner

Published October 9, 2024 at 11:00AM | Updated October 17, 2024 at 1:41PM

The new all-terrain wheelchairs now available at the Manassas National Battlefield Park. [Photo courtesy of MNBP]

The manually powered wheelchairs have two mountain bike wheels and a manual lever to allow for greater access to visitors who may need the wheelchair to experience the battlefield. The chairs will be available for free each day the park is open.

“The all-terrain wheelchairs are the first phase of the park’s increased accessibility strategy,” Park Superintendent Kris Butcher said. “Providing equitable access for all visitors is an integral part of our mission. I look forward to continuing to provide more opportunities for all visitors to experience Manassas National Battlefield Park.”

Prince William County Police Report 4 Separate Malicious Wounding Incidents

By Aya Karouane

Published October 9, 2024 at 10:46AM

There have been several malicious wounding cases in Prince William. The most recent being on October 7, where a 39-year-old man was charged with malicious wounding and domestic assault after allegedly choking and slapping a 31-year-old woman during a dispute and pushing a 17-year-old girl, causing her to hit a railing.

Press Release from Prince William County Police:

7th District Congressional Race Leans Republican, New Report Shows

By Uriah Kiser

Published October 9, 2024 at 10:41AM

Vindman / Anderson

Just The News: “The nonpartisan Cook Political Report on Tuesday shifted two House races towards Republicans, with a New Jersey House race becoming “lean Republican” instead of toss up, and a Virginia race becoming a “toss up” instead of leaning Democrat.”

Meet the Principal: Q+A with Dumfries Elementary’s New Principal, Erika Williams

By Caitlyn Meisner

Published October 9, 2024 at 9:00AM

Welcome (or welcome back) to a new Potomac Local News series, “Meet the Principal.” With nearly two dozen new principals in Prince William County this school year, it’s important to get to know the folks in their new roles. Potomac Local has asked each principal the same questions in bold, and their respective answers will be found below.

Today, get to know Erika Williams, the new principal of Dumfries Elementary. Williams has been an educator in Prince William County Schools (PWCS) since 2015.

NOVEC Sends Crews to Restore Power After Hurricane Helene

By Caitlyn Meisner

Published October 8, 2024 at 2:00PM | Updated October 17, 2024 at 1:41PM

[Photo courtesy of Northern Virginia Electric Cooperative]

The category 4 hurricane hit the southeastern region of the United States in late September and was the deadliest to strike the mainland U.S. since Hurricane Katrina in 2005. Parts of North Carolina had access cut off due to flash floods and landslides.

These two teams — one made of five men and the other of four — helped local cooperatives restore power to the more than 1.4 million coop households in these impacted areas.

Prince William County Fire to Hold Public Safety Expo Saturday

By Caitlyn Meisner

Published October 8, 2024 at 11:00AM | Updated October 17, 2024 at 1:41PM

Prince William County's Fire Department is hosting an all-county safety expo. [Photo by Craig Adderley via Pexels]

There will be several different special guests, performances, challenges and local agencies present at the expo. Read more below for the event schedule.

Schedule

The Picklr to Open on Plank Road

By Kelly Sienkowski

Published October 8, 2024 at 9:00AM | Updated October 10, 2024 at 3:10PM

Updated Thursday, Oct. 10, 2024 — Pickleball fans, grab your paddles: Fredericksburg’s new indoor pickleball facility will open on October 19. The Picklr location at 3700 Plank Road will be open daily from 6 a.m. to midnight.

Owner Jay Sartori said he and his partner Kim have been avid pickleball players for years. They “wanted to create a curated, ‘eatertainment-style’ pickleball club.” Guests will not only be able to play, but also socialize and enjoy great food. Sartori described pickleball as the fastest-growing sport in the U.S., outpacing tennis and golf combined.