Potomac Local News

Places to play: Stafford cluster developments must have recreation areas before the first homeowner moves in, under proposed rules

Published January 11, 2019 at 3:34PM | Updated January 13, 2019 at 8:28PM

STAFFORD — Stafford leaders nearly a year ago caused an uproar in the building trades when they tossed out all applications from developers that wanted to build “cluster” subdivisions in the county.

That move not only sparked lawsuits but also trigged an order from the Board of Supervisors to the county Planning Commission to redraw the map that shows where such clusters (where homes are built tightly together in an effort to preserve open space) would be permitted in the county. It was also tasked making new rules for clusters.

News

Stranded teens rescued from Aquia Creek

By Potomac Local News

Published January 11, 2019 at 2:22PM

STAFFORD COUNTY — (Press Release) At 4:27 p.m. Thursday, the Stafford County Fire and Rescue Department responded to a reported water rescue on the Aquia Creek. The caller reported two teenagers, who had been paddleboarding since 6 a.m., on the water calling for help.

Due to strong winds and low tidal conditions, there was an extreme drop in the water level leaving the paddle boat stranded. The teens were approximately 150-200 feet from the shoreline.

Originals

On the rails: Action expected on coal ash at Possum Point

By Amy Taylor

Published January 11, 2019 at 2:17PM | Updated January 13, 2019 at 8:28PM

PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY — As the 2019 Virginia General Assembly session kicks off, residents can expect to see legislation concerning the fate of the toxic coal ash that currently sits in unlined pits outside four of its stations across the state.

Residents and government officials heard from Dominion Virginia Power at a town hall meeting on December 11. Dominion presented information on different closure possibilities for the coal ash ponds as well as results from groundwater tests.

Event

Cyd Rowley Open Studio Weekend

July 18, 2026 11:00 am -5:00 pm

Cyd Rowley Studio

10449 Metropolitan Ave

Kensington, Maryland 20895

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Join me during this National Craft Open Studios weekend, a celebration of Amrican craft organized by the American Craft Council (ACC). Come visit my studio July 18-19th, 11am-5pm at 10449 Metropolitan Ave, Kensington, MD. Please drop in, see how my work is created, tour my studio and try your hand at hammering some metal.

Features

VFW Post 7916 honored for work supporting troops deployed overseas

By Potomac Local News

Published January 11, 2019 at 12:31PM

OCCOQUAN — (Press Release) VFW Post 7916 received a very special award and recognition for its work in supporting our troops deployed overseas. Known as the “Phantoms”; Charlie Company, 5^th Battalion, 101^st Aviation Regiment, Task Force Shadow, received multiple crates of “goodies” from VFW Post 7916 for the holidays. In the crates were all kinds of foodstuffs, candy, canned goods, towels, and much more. In appreciation, the Phantoms flew a US Flag on a combat mission to be presented to VFW Post 7916.

Accompanying the flag was the Operation Resolute Support certificate with a citation that read:

Politics

Amendment to restore felon voting rights dies along party lines

By Potomac Local News

Published January 11, 2019 at 11:43AM

RICHMOND — For now, Virginia will remain among a trio of states — joining only Kentucky and Iowa — with a lifetime ban on voting rights for people convicted of a felony.

On Wednesday, the Senate Committee on Privileges and Elections killed an attempt to allow Virginians who have been convicted of a felony to vote.

Hanna, 26, of Stafford faces ID theft charges during traffic stop

By Potomac Local News

Published January 11, 2019 at 11:09AM | Updated January 11, 2019 at 2:13PM

STAFFORD — (Press Release) A suspect was charged on Tuesday night with identity theft following a traffic stop conducted by deputies with the Stafford County Sheriff’s Office.

On January 8, 2019, at approximately 8:55 p.m., a deputy initiated a traffic stop in the area of 20 Prosperity Lane in North Stafford after observing a vehicle turn left on a red light.

Meadows Farms in Woodbridge burns

By Potomac Local News

Published January 11, 2019 at 11:04AM | Updated January 11, 2019 at 12:35PM

WOODBRIDGE — (Press Release) Occoquan-Woodbridge-Lorton Volunteer Firefighters responded to the report of a Commercial Structure Fire at 14135 Jefferson Davis Hwy, Woodbridge. OWL VFD arrived on scene within minutes and reported a fully involved fire at Meadow Farms Nursery.

The fire broke out at 11:04 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 8, 2019.

Schools

He won a seat on the Manassas School Board, but he doesn’t want the job

By Potomac Local News

Published January 11, 2019 at 10:49AM | Updated January 11, 2019 at 12:32PM

MANASSAS — Kenneth Nixon won election to the Manassas School Board.

Before he was sworn in, the school division says he won’t take the seat. The school division did not say why Nixon didn’t accept the position.

Originals

Paul O’Meara making a second run for the Coles District seat

By Olivia Aveni Briscoe

Published January 10, 2019 at 2:34PM | Updated January 31, 2019 at 8:21PM

PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY — Paul O’Meara is running as a Republican for Coles District Supervisor.

He previously ran in 2015 for the same office and lost in the primary to Marty Nohe, who today is not seeking election to the Coles seat but rather the Prince William County Board of Supervisors Chairman, At-large seat.