Potomac Local News

Published March 3, 2019 at 1:02AM

WOODBRIDGE – (Press Release) Today, former Virginia Delegate Richard L. (Rich) Anderson announced his candidacy for the 51st House District. A 30-year Air Force colonel, Anderson retired from active military service in early 2009 and was elected in November of that year to the Virginia General Assembly, where he served for eight years, from 2010 to 2018.

A native Virginian, Anderson holds a bachelor’s degree in Political Science from Virginia Tech and a master’s degree in Public Administration from Webster University. He is a graduate of the Air War College and the Sorensen Institute for Political Leadership at the University of Virginia, where he sits on the Sorensen Statewide Advisory Board.

Prince William

John Gray seeking Prince William Chairman At-large seat

By Rick Horner

Published March 3, 2019 at 12:54AM | Updated March 3, 2019 at 11:58AM

John Gray [Submitted photo]

PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY — John Gray submitted paperwork with the Prince William County Republican Committee to be a candidate for Chairman of the Prince William County Board Supervisors.

Gray has lived in Lake Ridge for over 30 years and has been a CPA in the county since 1989.

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Republican Devinder Singh running for Neabsco supervisor in special election

By Potomac Local News

Published March 3, 2019 at 12:43AM

Dale City Republican Devinder Singh has filed to run in the special election for Neabsco District supervisor.

News

Stafford leaders want $80,000 to help dredge Aquia Harbour

By Rick Horner

Published March 2, 2019 at 11:43PM | Updated March 4, 2019 at 10:25AM

STAFFORD — The Stafford County Board of Supervisors will seek cash to help dredge Aquia Harbor.

At its February 19 meeting, the Stafford County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved to file grant application on behalf of the Aquia Harbour Property Owners Association (AHPOA), which manages a gated community of 2,300 homes along the Aquia Creek in North Stafford.

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Stafford’s proposed school budget places greater emphasis on counselors

By Susie Webb

Published March 2, 2019 at 10:59PM | Updated March 2, 2019 at 11:43PM

Stafford High School

STAFFORD — Superintendent Scott Kizner’s Fiscal Budget for the 2019-20 school year proposes a 22.45 percent increase in funding for guidance services in Stafford’s public schools. The total budget requested for the guidance program is $8.5 million.

Funding for guidance services come from both state and local funds. Included in the budget are salaries, benefits, professional development, conference fees, and instructional supplies.

Traffic

Motorized scooter bill rides to governor’s desk

By Potomac Local News

Published March 2, 2019 at 2:34PM

RICHMOND — It may be a bit chilly out to zip around on a scooter, but eventually the Birds will migrate back — and could soon fly under new rules.

HB 2752, introduced by Del. Todd Pillion, R-Washington, passed the General Assembly Thursday and heads to the governor to sign. The bill gives local governments the authority to regulate vendors of dockless, motorized scooters and also updates state law regarding operation of the devices.

Politics

Senate passes bill allowing guns in church, fails in House

By Potomac Local News

Published March 2, 2019 at 2:34PM

RICHMOND — While most people go to church to worship, security expert Chernoh Wurie goes to worship and protect. He leads security at Hill City Church in the Richmond area.

A bill to allow weapons, including firearms, within places of worship died in the House last week. SB 1024, introduced by Sen. Richard Black, R-Loudoun, passed the Senate along party lines, 21-19, but died in the House Rules Committee. The bill sought to repeal a law on the books since the 1950s.

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Ex-probation officer sentenced for obstructing federal investigation

By Potomac Local News

Published March 2, 2019 at 2:34PM

ALEXANDRIA – (Press Release) A former probation officer was sentenced today to nearly four years in prison for obstructing a federal grand jury investigation into armed drug traffickers and gang members.

According to court documents, Abass Conteh, 28, of Dumfries, served as a Virginia Department of Corrections Probation and Parole Officer working in Prince William County in 2017. As part of his duties, Conteh met with law enforcement officers and discussed ongoing criminal investigations, including with a Prince William County Police Department (PWCPD) gang detective.

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Malicious woundings and burglary in Woodbridge

By Potomac Local News

Published March 2, 2019 at 2:33PM

WOODBRIDGE – (Press Release) On February 25 at 8:59 p.m., officers responded to Healthwise located within the Potomac Mills mall at 2700 Potomac Mills Cl. in Woodbridge to investigate a fight with weapons.

The investigation revealed two employees, the accused and the victim, got into a verbal altercation, which escalated. During the encounter, the accused struck the victim with a blunt object causing a minor laceration to the arm. The parties separated and police were contacted. The victim was transported to a local hospital for treatment. Following the investigation, the accused, identified as Xiantao Xu, was arrested.