NORFOLK, Va. — Potomac Local News has been recognized by the Virginia Press Association as the state’s leading online-only news source.
The independent news organization’s photography and writing took home seven first place awards in the VPA’s newly created online-only category at last night’s annual Awards Banquet held at the Marriott Waterside Hotel in Norfolk.
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STAFFORD COUNTY, Va. – Stafford County was slammed hard tonight by a thunderstorm packing high winds, lightning, and heavy rain. One house fire, several downed limbs and power lines, some street closures, and numerous power outages are blamed on the storm.
Submitted News
If you’re planning to have a baby and have had a previous high risk pregnancy or are experiencing a high risk pregnancy now, you’ll want to attend this seminar.
MANASSAS, Va. — Police said a 30-year-old man used Facebook to try to lure a male teenager into a sexual relationship.
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PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY, Va. — Prince William police said one person is being flown to a hospital after their car overturned on Joplin Road.
The crash was reported just after 2 p.m. at mile post 17 on the two-lane road that connects Quantico with Independent Hill in Prince William County.
Submitted News
MANASSAS, Va. –– On Saturday, May 4, 2013 the City of Manassas is embarking on the Big Day of Serving in the Weems community.
Update
A tornado watch is in effect until 10 p.m. this evening.
Officer of the Week
Editor’s Note: Officer of the Week is a new feature on Potomac Local News that will recognize the work of members of law enforcement in our communities.
Stafford Deputy Sniffs Out Drug, Prostitution Suspects in Prince William
STAFFORD, Va. — Police tracked a wanted fugitive from Stafford County to a hotel in Triangle. Now behind bars, the woman faces new charges of prostitution and drug possession.
Update
Police said the victim in this afternoon’s fatal crash on I-95 in Stafford County walked right in front of a tractor trailer.
