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Investigation into Gainesville fatal crash continues

Published November 27, 2018 at 5:07PM

GAINESVILLE – (Press Release) On November 27 at 11:42AM, investigators with the Crash Unit responded to Lee Hwy at Heathcote Blvd in Gainesville (20155) to investigate a fatal two vehicle crash. The initial investigation revealed that the driver of a 2001 Jeep Cherokee was attempting to make a left hand turn from northbound Lee Hwy onto Heathcote Blvd when the vehicle collided with a 2002 Peterbilt tractor with a flatbed trailer traveling on southbound Lee Hwy. The driver of the Jeep was transported to an area hospital where she died as a result of her injuries. The driver of the Peterbilt remained on scene and was transported to a local hospital with minor injuries. Speed, alcohol, and drugs were not factors in this crash. No charges are pending at this time. The investigation continues.

The driver of the 2002 Peterbilt tractor with a flatbed trailer was identified as a 31 year-old man of Standardsville

City approves a half million dollars in economic incentives for Aurora Flight Sciences

By Uriah Kiser

Published November 27, 2018 at 5:00PM | Updated December 3, 2018 at 8:46AM

MANASSAS — City leaders Monday approved half a million dollars to improve a major thoroughfare at the Manassas Regional Airport.

The city plans to widen Wakeman Drive and to add pedestrian improvements such as bike lanes. The improvements are designed to make the area more desirable and to attract more business to the area.

Courthouse Road traffic shift to occur Wednesday, one day late

By Potomac Local News

Published November 26, 2018 at 6:18PM

STAFFORD COUNTY — (Press Release) Due to inclement weather, the Virginia Department of Transportation will shift the lanes of Courthouse Road in Stafford County one day late.

According to a press release sent Monday, Starting early Wednesday, Nov. 28, all Courthouse Road traffic will shift to new pavement between Colonial Forge High School and Snowbird Lane in Stafford County.

Study suggests eastern Prince William needs more IT, government contractors. In the west, it’s healthcare.

By Uriah Kiser

Published November 26, 2018 at 6:00PM | Updated December 3, 2018 at 8:46AM

WOODBRIDGE — A top economic development department official continues to push Prince William County leaders to buy up private land in along busy Route 1.

Jeff Kaczmarek, the outgoing county Economic Development Director, to the Board of Supervisors on Tuesday to do a similar deal it nearly 20 years ago, when the county spent $8.5 million on 500 acres of land on which sits Innovation Park, now home to George Mason University Science and Technology Campus, the FBI, and 2 Silos Brewing.

Evidence reveals Stafford man was homicide victim

By Potomac Local News

Published November 26, 2018 at 5:18PM

STAFFORD – (Press Release) On Sunday November 25, 2018 at 1217 PM, Deputies with the Stafford County Sheriff’s Office responded to an unknown medical problem at a home on Newton Road in South Stafford. Upon arrival, they spoke with a friend of the victim who stated he had knocked on the door of the residence, but the occupant did not answer. Finding the back door unlocked, he went inside and found his friend on the floor, suffering from obvious trauma. He immediately exited the home and called 911.

Deputies arrived and entered the home. They found Mr. Larry Dean Roberson, fifty-four years old deceased. Evidence revealed that he was the victim of a homicide. There were no other subjects in the residence.

What’s next for Prince William County Fire Chief Kevin McGee?

By Uriah Kiser

Published November 26, 2018 at 5:18PM | Updated December 3, 2018 at 8:14PM

WOODBRIDGE — The next fire chief for the city of Austin Texas is Joel Baker, the former chief in Atlanta.

Prince William County Fire and Rescue Chief Kevin McGee was one of three finalists for the job. He interviewed at a public forum in Texas in late October with two other finalists, including Baker.

Small business center to open in Manassas; Flory Center to suspend operations

By Potomac Local News

Published November 25, 2018 at 9:20PM | Updated December 3, 2018 at 8:47AM

MANASSAS — The Manassas Economic Development Authority approved a proposal for a new small business development center (SBDC) office in downtown Manassas.

The office will be located at CenterFuse and open one day a week at first to gauge interest and demand. Hours and staff may expand from there. It is an extension of the Mason SBDC at George Mason University–Mason Enterprise Center in Fairfax.

Faulty wiring caused attic fire, fire officials say

By Potomac Local News

Published November 25, 2018 at 11:44AM

WOODBRIDGE — (Press Release) Firefighters responded to the report of a house fire at 1422 Horner Road in Woodbridge. Crews arrived within minutes and reported fire in the attic of the house. The fire was extinguished within minutes.

The Prince William County Fire Marshal’s Office has determined the fire was caused by faulty wiring. The Red Cross was called to assist four residents who were displaced by the fire. Fire and Rescue units from OWL VFD, Dale City VFD, and PWC DF&R responded to the incident.

Surovell chosen Minority Whip in the Virginia Senate

By Potomac Local News

Published November 25, 2018 at 11:33AM | Updated November 25, 2018 at 4:26PM

A Virginia State Senator representing Prince William and Stafford counties was chosen Minority Caucus Whip.

Scott Surovell (D-36) will replace the outgoing Jennifer Wexton, who was elected to Congress earlier this month, as the Democratic caucus whip.

Dumfries votes to move elections from May to November

By Nakita Rowell-Stevens

Published November 23, 2018 at 12:31AM | Updated December 3, 2018 at 8:14PM

Dumfries Town Hall at 17739 Main Street in Dumfries. Photo: Potomac Local file

DUMFRIES — Voters in Dumfries will now head to the polls to elect Town Council members in November.

The Dumfries Town Council moved its municipal elections from May to the first Tuesday in November during its November 20 meeting, the first in the new town hall on Main Street. The town becomes the only one of the four in Prince William County, to include Haymarket, Occoquan, and Quantico, to hold municipal elections in November.