![Christopher Russell Golembe [Manassas police]](https://www.potomaclocal.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/062713-gun-shot.jpg)
MANASSAS, Va. — A Manassas man was arrested Tuesday after taking a shot at another man in broad daylight, police said.
A fight broke out in the 8700 block of Mathis Avenue, near Va. 28 and the parking lot of MVC adult video store, at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday. During the fight, one suspect pulled out a gun and fired a single shot, missing the victim, said police.
DUMFRIES, Va. — The lights at Councilman Derrick Wood’s house on Seigel Court in Dumfries have been dark as of late.
The elected official says he no longer lives in the house after he made the decision to move out. A renter, his landlord wanted $400 more per month for his family to live there, said Wood. It’s a price he didn’t want to pay.
![Army Corpsman Sgt. Linsey Siu, talks about her art labeled "Just put on a happy face." [Mary Davidson/ Potomac Local News]](https://www.potomaclocal.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/062713-ptsd-01-600x399.jpg)
LORTON, Va. — The effects of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder on this nation’s veterans can be devastating.
More than just loss of sleep, PTSD can cause once emboldened military warriors that served in combat overseas to lose their sense of self worth, to feel helpless and regretful — an illness debilitating enough to place them into hospitals to help treat the condition.
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.
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DUMFRIES, Va. — Volunteers in Dumfries were recognized for their service as a special dinner Monday night.
A handful of area residents from Prince William and Stafford counties were recognized for their selfless service to the town in events like the annual Christmas parade, fall festival, and monthly senior luncheons. Thanks to Rep. Gerry Connolly, D-Fairfax, Prince William, all of the volunteers had their names entered into the Congressional Record.
Slug Tales
I don’t know about you, but I’m not sure how I feel about the 95 Express lanes.
LAKE RIDGE, Va. — Community running group the Lake Ridge RidgeRunners has had a “nebulous existence” since the 1970s, according to their website, but in recent years has seen a surge in membership under the leadership of volunteer president and avid runner, Stephanie Dupal-Demartin.
In addition to weekly runs and walks, the club also hosts a popular “May Day 5K” race, and a yearly “Record Breaking Run and Walk” to encourage people to come out and try the club.
![Community members gather Tuesday afternoon at the site of what will be a new Stafford Senior High School. [Mary Davidson / Potomac Local News]](https://www.potomaclocal.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/062613-stafford-high-school.jpg)
STAFFORD COUNTY, Va. — Several local officials, school administrators, students and community members gathered on the future site of the new Stafford High School for the project’s groundbreaking ceremony.
This $66 million dollar Capital Improvement (CIP) project was a heated point of debate in the county for the past several months, as divided supporters lobbied for a renovation to the existing Stafford Senior High School, while others felt that there should be a new school built on the property.
A listing of fireworks shows planned for our area.
