WOODBRIDGE — A career college in Woodbridge is changing its name.
Everest College, located at 14555 Potomac Mills Road at Potomac Festival shopping center near Potomac Mills mall, offers courses in dental and medical assisting, as well as a medical administrative assistant program.The school’s new name will be Altierus Career College.
[ngg_images gallery_ids=”784″ display_type=”ds-nextgen_royalslider”]
WOODBRIDGE — Police and the fire marshal’s office are investigating a fatal fire.
StoryWorx: Workhouse's First Ever FREE Book Festival
Sat, Nov 14 | 11 a.m.–5 p.m. | Lorton, VA
Meet bestselling authors Angie Kim (Happiness Falls), 4× NFL Pro Bowler Ken Harvey (first-ever dramatic reading), and Emmy-winning WUSA9 anchor Wisdom Martin, plus Marcie Atkins, Omar Abed, Ellen R.B. Smith, and more for panels, signings, poetry, and workshops. Kids' Corner features author readings, crafts, and storytime. Browse the artisan market, catch a live Upstart Crow podcast, and explore the Workhouse galleries and artist studios—all part of Second Saturday.
Macaria Santos, age 93, of Dumfries, VA, passed away peacefully on July 27, 2017 surrounded by her loving family. Beloved wife of the late Jose de La Cruz Mejia. Loving mother of Santos Gutierrez (Marlene). Cherished grandmother of Miguel Angel Gutierrez (Monica), Anna Patricia Ashworth (Jeff), and Marvin Gutierrez (Christie). She was predeceased by her siblings.
Macaria was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, and sister. She will be missed by all who knew her.
WOODBRIDGE — Police are searching a Woodbridge neighborhood after a girl was nearly abducted.
The victim told police she was walking her dog in the area of Rippon Middle School about 4:30 p.m. when a man walked up to her and attempted to abduct her, according to initial reports.
OCCOQUAN — One of the most talked about restaurants in Occoquan is for sale.
From an email:
WOODBRIDGE — You can blame the rainy weather for the cancellation of a concert and video shoot on Holiday Island.
Island owner Mark Richard’s told Potomac Local the live concert a video shoot of the Stormin Norman Band will not go on as planned. The show was scheduled for 3 p.m. Saturday, July 29, and boaters were invited to drop anchor off of the tiny island on the Potomac River and watch.
[ngg_images gallery_ids=”783″ display_type=”ds-nextgen_royalslider”]
From Prince William police:
From Prince William police:
Aggravated Malicious Wounding *ARREST – On July 28, officers located the suspect, identified as the accused, who was involved in the shooting which occurred in the 3500 block of Powells Crossing Ct in Woodbridge on July 27. Police received an anonymous tip, which ultimately led officers to the area of Bayside Dr where members of the U.S. Marshals Task Force attempted an arrest. The accused fled on foot and was taken into custody following a brief chase. The investigation into the shooting revealed the accused met the victim to conduct a narcotics transaction. During the transaction, the accused took a firearm belonging to the victim and, when the victim intervened, he was shot in the upper body. After the altercation, the accused fled the area. At the time of the incident, three children of the accused, ages 3, 6, and 7, were inside the vehicle. The children were not injured during the altercation. Following the investigation, the accused, identified as Susann Michelle BREWER, was arrested. The children were located with the accused during her arrest and were subsequently released to the custody of Child Protective Services. Additional charges are pending.
