Potomac Local News

Call to Action: American Red Cross volunteers wanted

Published February 18, 2019 at 5:34PM

The American Red Cross needs volunteers to help them install smoke alarms and distribute home fire prevention information on Saturday February 23rd in Woodbridge. They are working in the Village Gate community with 300 homes and would greatly appreciate your help. The event is from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Please use their online registration site at volunteerconnection.redcross.org/?nd=vms_public_form&form_id=5847. Or contact Carol at: mailto: [email protected] for more info.

Youth for Tomorrow needs volunteers to share their hobby or talent with at-risk teens on the weekends. Do you like golf, sewing, dancing, cooking baking writing poetry crocheting, writing songs or other fun thing them you’re the perfect person to share your talent with a kid. Please register online at: youthfortomorrow.org.

Politics

New law would protect students who use CBD and THC-A oils

By Potomac Local News

Published February 18, 2019 at 5:31PM

Virignia State Capitol

RICHMOND — Legislation to protect Virginia students who use cannabidiol oil is still making its way through the House after being unanimously passed by the Senate.

SB 1632, sponsored by Sen. Glen Sturtevant, R-Richmond, requires local school boards to implement policies that keep students from being suspended or expelled if they have “valid written certification” to use CBD and THC-A oil. While both oils are derived from the cannabis plant, neither have an intoxicating effect on those who use it to manage pain and other ailments.

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Stafford sheriff: Suspect used ax to break into house

By Potomac Local News

Published February 18, 2019 at 5:30PM

STAFFORD – (Press Release) Four suspects were arrested on Friday night by units with the Stafford County Sheriff’s Office after attempting to break into a residence using an ax.

On February 8, 2019, units responded to a reported domestic with a weapon at a residence located on the 500 block of Eskimo Hill Road. The caller told the Sheriff’s Office that she had been assaulted and several individuals were outside attempting to break into the house with an ax. The caller also said they had threatened to burn the house down.

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Suspect behind burglaries at Stafford businesses arrested

By Potomac Local News

Published February 18, 2019 at 5:29PM

STAFFORD – (Press Release) A wanted suspect was arrested on Thursday night by deputies with the Stafford County Sheriff’s Office after breaking into several local businesses.

On February 14, 2019, at approximately 11:38 p.m., Deputy Whitt responded to a business alarm at Vinny’s Italian Grill located at 397 Garrisonville Road. Upon arrival, the deputy observed that the glass pane on the front door was shattered. A review of surveillance camera footage revealed a subject in a dark colored jacket with a hood and wearing a mask and gloves breaking into the restaurant.

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3 charged in Prince William home invasion

By Potomac Local News

Published February 18, 2019 at 5:28PM

PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY — Prince William police were called to investigate a home invasion in the 7500 block of Prince Cole Court near Manassas (20111) to investigate a home invasion at 4:48 a.m. Sunday, Feb. 17, 2019.

A police press release states:

Features

Rock bottom to roasting: Katora Coffee thrives on Caroline Street

By Susie Webb

Published February 18, 2019 at 12:52PM | Updated February 18, 2019 at 7:40PM

FREDERICKSBURG — Behind the glass windows of Katora Coffee lies much more than a cup of coffee and hot tea. Within its graffitied walls are two co-owners who risen above countless obstacles to create a community-oriented space.

April and Christian Zammas opened Katora Coffee at 615 Caroline St. on Dec. 11, 2017.

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Special Election for Neabsco seat set for April 2. Dems scramble candidates.

By Potomac Local News

Published February 18, 2019 at 11:55AM

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Electrical fire burns Woodbridge home

By Potomac Local News

Published February 15, 2019 at 3:13PM

On February 13 at 11:48 p.m., firefighters were dispatched to the area of Hill Court and Carter Lane for a possible electrical fire.

News

Closure coming to Exit 133/Falmouth in Stafford County beginning Wednesday, Feb. 20

By Potomac Local News

Published February 15, 2019 at 3:04PM

FREDERICKSBURG — (Press Release) Route 17 northbound and southbound will be narrowed slightly at the Interstate 95 overpasses in Stafford County beginning the evening of Wednesday, Feb. 20 to provide space for construction crews to build new interstate bridges.

The far right lane will become a shared through lane and merge lane for the I-95 ramps. On Route 17 southbound, two travel lanes will remain open in the work zone.