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Call to Action: Dairy products, pull-ups, baby wipes, toiletries needed

By Potomac Local News

Greetings, Prince William – Although the SERVE Bowl-a-Thon won’t be held this year due to continuing concerns about COVID exposure, registration for Strides for Stronger Families, an event to benefit the SERVE campus of NVFS, is now open!

The challenge runs March 23-April 1. During this 10-day virtual event you’ll log the minutes of your fitness activities.  Invite friends, family, colleagues, neighbors, etc. to participate and fundraise for greater Prince William!  Please visit https://bit.ly/3Iox7HF for more information and to register.  Questions?  Please email [email protected].

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2 charged after man dragged out of North Stafford restaurant

By Potomac Local News
A Stafford County Sheriff's' patrol car.

Two suspects face an assault by mob charges after an incident in Towne Center at Aquia last week.

On February 27 at 2:48 a.m. Deputy C.S. Harding responded to Stafford Hospital Center for an assault report. The victim had injuries to his eye and nose and received treatment from hospital staff.

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Shots fired at homes in Dale City, Woodbridge

By Potomac Local News

On Saturday, March 5 at 11:20 p.m., police went to a home located in the 14400 block of Lamar Road in Woodbridge to investigate a shots fired call.

A resident said they saw a green laser light shining into the living room before hearing a loud noise followed by the sound of glass shattering. A bullet shattered the home’s glass front door, said police.

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Smith highlights schools accreditation, business growth in Manassas City Council re-election bid

By Uriah Kiser
Manassas Councilman Ralph Smith is sworn into office by Prince William County Circuit Court Clerk Jaqueline Smith in November 2019. [Photo: Manassas city]

Things are going pretty well in Manassas, said Ralph Smith, running for re-election.

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Supporters pack stands at Special Olympics Va. Basketball Championships

By Potomac Local News
Special Olympics Virginia returned to Colonial Forge High School in Stafford County for its annual Basketball Championships. [Photo: Special Olympics of Virginia]

Special Olympics Virginia held its Basketball Championships at Colonial Forge High School in Stafford County on Saturday, March 5.

It’s one of Special Olympics Virginia‘s annual statewide competitions. The event, regularly held at Colonial Forge High School, was the first there since 2020.

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Boardwalk extension, sidewalks, new playground considered in Occoquan with federal funds incoming

By Uriah Kiser
Visitors stroll on the Occoquan boardwalk, between the Gaslight Landing townhomes and Maddigans Waterfront restaurant. [Photo: Occoquan Town Facebook page]

Occoquan is making a list and checking it twice regarding how the Town will spend $949,560 in new federal bailout cash.

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Woman bear-hugged outside her apartment, nearly abducted

By Potomac Local News

Police said a man tried to grab the 20-year-old woman while she was walking toward her home in the 10400 block of Butterfield Street, located about a mile from a Home Depot, and Oh! International Food Market near Interstate 66.

The woman drove parked her car outside her home at 9:05 p.m. Before she got out of her car, she saw a man pull up in a tan-colored sedan, park, get out and walk toward the apartment complex.

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