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Sheetz to offer free coffee on Saturday

Published September 25, 2018 at 9:04PM

(Press Release) Sheetz, one of America’s fastest growing family-owned and operated convenience retailers for 65 years, will celebrate National Coffee Day on Saturday, September 29, 2018, with free cold brew to all customers who order through the Sheetz app. This promotion is valid for any size and any flavor cold brew at all Sheetz locations for one day only on Saturday, September 29, 2018.

Hand-crafted by trained baristas, customers will have a wide variety of flavor options including pumpkin pie, banana, caramel, hazelnut, mint, raspberry, sugar-free caramel, sugar-free vanilla, toasted marshmallow, and vanilla.

Update on hit and run crash that killed teen in Gainesville

By Potomac Local News

Published September 25, 2018 at 9:01PM

GAINESVILLE — (Press Release) Upon analyzing evidence collected from the scene, investigators from the Crash Investigation Unit believe the striking vehicle involved in the fatal hit & run crash that occurred in the area of Sudley Rd near Catharpin Rd in Gainesville was a 2005-2010, white, 4-door Chrysler 300 with damage to the front driver’s side of the vehicle.

The vehicle struck and killed a Maryland teen shortly before 2:30AM on September 22 before continuing westbound on Sudley Rd. Due to legal restrictions, the identity of the juvenile victim is continuing to be withheld pending the ongoing criminal investigation. Anyone who may have witnessed this incident is asked to contact Prince William County Police at 703-792-6500.

Coen vows to put growth ‘where we want it’ while preserving rural areas

By Potomac Local News

Published September 25, 2018 at 5:56PM

Coen

In January, Tom Coen was plucked from a laundry list of candidates who all wanted an interim seat on the Stafford County Board of Supervisors.

His fellow board members chose him after Bob Thomas vacated the seat after he won election to the Virginia House of Delegates.

In Prince William, the tax man comes Oct. 5

By Potomac Local News

Published September 25, 2018 at 5:05PM

PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY — (Press Release) The Prince William County Department of Finance wants to remind residents that personal property taxes are due on or before Friday, October 5, 2018.

There are several convenient ways to pay your bill. If you choose to pay by check, payments should be mailed in the remittance envelope included with your tax bill. Checks for payment of taxes should be made payable to “Prince William County.” Payments by mail must be postmarked no later than October 5, 2018, to avoid a late payment penalty and interest charges.

Updated: 5 crashes involving 2 semi trucks snarl I-95 traffic

By Potomac Local News

Published September 25, 2018 at 1:39PM | Updated September 25, 2018 at 3:23PM

Photo: Virginia State Police

STAFFORD COUNTY — Traffic began moving again on Interstate 95 south in Stafford County about 1 o’clock this afternoon.

A southbound portion of the highway was closed about an hour earlier at milepost 142 just before the Stafford exit after at least two tractor-trailers were involved in a crash.

EXCLUSIVE: Prince William community center unexpectedly closed nearly one year for restoration, modernization work

By Olivia Aveni Briscoe

Published September 25, 2018 at 4:00AM | Updated December 3, 2018 at 10:02PM

PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY — The Pat White Center at Ben Lomond, affectionately known as “The Barn” to area residents, has been closed since January when a pipe burst, spewing water inside the building.

The Prince William County-owned and operated facility draws its customers from about a five-mile radius, according to Brent Heavner, the Communications Chief for the Prince William Department of Parks and Recreation.

NAACP tackles mental illness during Manassas panel discussion

By Uriah Kiser

Published September 24, 2018 at 9:48PM | Updated September 25, 2018 at 4:31PM

MANASSAS — Black leaders in Prince William County put the focus on mental health Monday night.

Cozy Bailey, president of the Prince William County chapter of the NAACP welcomed about 25 people to a panel discussion about better access to health care for Virginia residents.

Prince William approves first drive-through Panera Bread

By Olivia Aveni Briscoe

Published September 24, 2018 at 3:51PM | Updated December 3, 2018 at 10:02PM

WOODBRIDGE — For those who love Panera Bread but are too busy to step inside to grab their sandwich, life just got a lot easier.

On September 11, the Board of County Supervisors held a public hearing about a new drive-through Panera slated to be built on Prince William Parkway at the intersection with Caton Hill Road in the existing Parkway Crossing West shopping center parking lot.

Take Me Home Tuesday: How can you resist Popcorn?

By Potomac Local News

Published September 24, 2018 at 3:47PM

Need for new Jennie Dean School tops list for School Board candidate Sanford Williams

By Potomac Local News

Published September 24, 2018 at 3:37PM | Updated December 8, 2023 at 10:27AM

Wiliams

Sanford Williams is seeking another term on the Manassas City School Board.

He currently serves as Chairman of the Board, and this election cycle he’s put the focus on the division’s push to build a new Jennie Dean Elementary School.