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Stafford County Sheriff’s Office announces rape defense classes

Published March 14, 2024 at 4:26PM

The Stafford County Sheriff’s Office is offering Rape Aggression Defense (R.A.D.) classes designed exclusively for women ages 12 and older. The classes aim to equip participants with realistic self-defense tactics and techniques to enhance awareness, prevention, risk reduction, and avoidance strategies.

Scheduled to commence on April 23, the classes will continue on April 30, May 7, and May 14 from 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Each session will be conducted at the Stafford County Sheriff’s Office at 1225 Courthouse Rd. Registration for the upcoming class can be completed through this link.

AWS to give $400,000 in grant funds for local projects

By Potomac Local News

Published March 14, 2024 at 4:22PM | Updated March 15, 2024 at 9:37AM

[Photo by Christian Wiediger on Unsplash]

The announcement of the AWS InCommunities Funds coincided with a recent event celebrating AWS’s $35 billion investment in new data centers across the four counties. The event was attended by Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin, Secretary of Labor Bryan Slater, Chancellor of the Virginia Community College System Dr. David Dore, Germanna Community College President Dr. Janet Gullickson, and various state and local officials.

Shannon Kellogg, AWS’s VP of Public Policy for the Americas, emphasized its commitment to supporting local initiatives alongside its economic investments. The community funds, part of a broader series of outreach programs, aim to empower communities through skills development and support for local causes.

Developments on Poplar Road; Crash clean up, new pipes

By Potomac Local News

Published March 14, 2024 at 4:16PM

The Stafford County Sheriff’s Office helped to upright an overturned tractor-trailer on Poplar Road on Thursday, March 13. No injuries were reported.

Meanwhile, The Virginia Department of Transportation says pipe replacement work on Poplar Road is now complete, so overnight lane closures are no longer needed.

Manassas police apprehend narcotics suspects after foot pursuit; Disorderly individual arrested later

By Potomac Local News

Published March 14, 2024 at 3:58PM

On March 12, 2024, Manassas City Police responded to a sighting of two individuals known for involvement in narcotics activity in the area of the 9200 block of Byrd Drive around 6:18 p.m. One of the subjects attempted to evade police, prompting a foot pursuit, according to a Manassas police press release. During the chase, the fleeing individual discarded suspected narcotics, which officers later recovered. Both suspects were apprehended and found to have outstanding warrants. They were subsequently transported to the Prince William County Adult Detention Center.

Disorderly / Obstruction

Speed a factor in double-fatal crash, police said

By Potomac Local News

Published March 14, 2024 at 10:11AM

Virginia State Police is investigating a single-vehicle fatal crash in Spotsylvania County.

According to Virginia State Police Sgt. Brent Coffey, the incident occurred on Monday, March 11, at 7:25 a.m. on Route 636 (Mine Rd), a tenth of a mile east of Route 1318 (One Iron Blvd).

Youngkin, AWS announce data center investment in Fredericksburg region

By Potomac Local News

Published March 14, 2024 at 9:53AM

“The Fredericksburg region will be the focus of Amazon Web Services’ multi-billion-dollar investment in data centers announced Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin Wednesday. The move represents the largest single economic development investment in the state’s history, according to Governor Glenn Youngkin,” reports the Fredericksburg Free Press.

Well above normal temps precede rain, thunderstorms | Prince William Parks and Rec sponsors our weather posts

By Potomac Local News

Published March 14, 2024 at 9:31AM

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As residents are in unseasonably warm temperatures, the National Weather Service is alerted to an impending shift in weather patterns. Currently, in command, high pressure is poised to yield to a low-pressure system approaching from the Ohio Valley.

Barber named Stafford economic development director

By Potomac Local News

Published March 13, 2024 at 2:00PM

Stafford County has a new director of economic development. Liz Barber was named the ED for the county, the second in less than a year.

It’s a promotion for Barber, who was already serving as the interim director and had been working as a business manager before that since 2023.

As Va.’s congressional races heat up, big changes expected in our area as incumbents Spanberger, Wexton not seeking reelection

By Potomac Local News

Published March 13, 2024 at 10:53AM

Jennifer Wexton (D-Va, 10) greets at a voter at Unity Reed High School near Manassas.

Virginia’s congressional races will soon heat up, as competitors must declare their candidacy by April 15 to make June’s primary ballot.

The seats for districts seven and 10 will be the most competitive, with Rep. Abigail Spanberger, D-7, declaring a run for governor and Rep. Jennifer Wexton, D-10, not seeking reelection due to illness.

Manassas government expands property portfolio: Purchases Manassas Shopping Center for redevelopment

By Potomac Local News

Published March 13, 2024 at 10:21AM

The Manassas government will expand the number of acres it owns by purchasing the Manassas Shopping Center.

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