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Artists Undertaking Gallery to Host ‘Angles and Curves’ Exhibit

Published July 30, 2014 at 10:50AM | Updated July 30, 2014 at 2:17PM

OCCOQUAN, Va. — During the month of August the Artists’ Undertaking Gallery in Occoquan will be presenting “Angles and Curves”, an exhibit featuring jewelry by Sherry Chaples, Carved Eggshells by Tina Kannapel, and lotus photographs printed on metal by Gerry Gantt. The exhibit runs August 2 – September 1. A Meet-the-Artists reception will be held on Saturday, August 2, from 1:00 p.m. to 5 p.m.

The Artists’ Undertaking Gallery is located at 309 Mill Street in historic Occoquan, VA, and is open 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. daily.

2 Adults, 4 Children Escape Blaze

By Potomac Local News

Published July 30, 2014 at 10:42AM | Updated July 30, 2014 at 11:23AM

STAFFORD COUNTY, Va. — Two adults and four children fled a house fire in Stafford County on Tuesday.

Here’s more in a press release:

Coyote Spotted in Parking Lot of Sentara Northern Virginia Medical Center

By Potomac Local News

Published July 29, 2014 at 4:42PM

UPDATED: Prince William Ice Center Remains Closed for Clean Up

By Potomac Local News

Published July 29, 2014 at 3:38PM | Updated July 30, 2014 at 2:04PM

Prince William Ice Center

The Prince William Ice Center in Dale City remains closed this afternoon, according to fire officials, who say it’s being cleaned.

Here’s a statement from Prince William fire and rescue Batallion Chief Curtis Brodie:

Man Beaten in Face, Police Seek Suspect

By Amber Champ

Published July 29, 2014 at 10:09AM

DALE CITY, Va — A 30 year old man was beaten in the face and hospitalized with non-life threatening injuries. Police have issued an arrest warrant for suspect.

Here’s the latest from Prince William police;

4 Displaced After Suspicious House Fire in Triangle

By Potomac Local News

Published July 28, 2014 at 5:27PM

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TRIANGLE, Va. — Investigators are looking into a suspicious fire that broke out at a home in Triangle, just off Fuller Heights Road.

Fire crews were called to 19201 Cardinal Heights Road late Saturday morning and found a fire burning in a bedroom of the house, said Prince William fire and rescue Battalion Chief Curtis Brodie. The blaze was doused quickly and no injuries were reported.

Teen Faces 4 Attempted Murder Charges in Woodbridge Arson Case

By Potomac Local News

Published July 28, 2014 at 5:13PM | Updated July 28, 2014 at 5:41PM

WOODBRIDGE, Va. — A 17-year-old male is charged with attempted murder tonight after a fire broke out in Woodbridge.

Here’s the latest from Prince William Fire and Rescue Department:

Fire Breaks Out in Mobile Home Park, Police Called for Traffic Control

By Potomac Local News

Published July 28, 2014 at 3:54PM

WOODBRIDGE, Va. — The drive home for some on Old Bridge Road in the Lake Ridge and Occoquan areas will be slow tonight.

Fire and rescue crews were called to the scene of a house fire at the Colonial Port Mobile Home Park at the intersection of Occoquan and Devils Reach Road. Police were also called to the area to help control traffic and, according to initial reports, have some roads in the area blocked off.

Mugger Takes Wallet Outside Dale City Bank of America

By Potomac Local News

Published July 28, 2014 at 3:42PM | Updated July 28, 2014 at 4:15PM

DALE CITY, Va. — Police say a customer at a bank in Dale City was robbed this afternoon.

Here’s the latest from Prince William police:

Dale City Native Spots Twister Over Highway on Way to Work

By Potomac Local News

Published July 28, 2014 at 8:22AM | Updated July 28, 2014 at 5:53PM

A tornado was spotted over Tennessee on July 27.

Dale City native Christina Epperson spotted a tornado on the way to work on Sunday.

She was on her way to her emergency room nursing job at a hospital in Johnson City, Tenn. when she spotted the funnel cloud. Epperson says she was driving on Interstate 26 between Gray and Kingsport, Tenn. when she spotted the tornado, and then took shelter underneath a highway overpass.