Potomac Local News

Published December 23, 2024 at 11:00AM

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Greetings, Prince William: Although we’re in the holiday season, Martin Luther King Day isn’t too far off, and the MLK Youth Community Choir is seeking students in grades K-12 to join the choir and make a joyful noise! Participants will rehearse for a pre-event concert at Chinn Park Regional Library on Jan. 4 at 1:30 p.m. in the Community Room followed by a special performance at the Prince William Alumnae Chapter Delta Sigma Theta (PWCAC- DST) 40th Annual Dr. King Youth Oratorical Competition and Program being held Jan. 18. Rehearsals have begun, but more participants are welcome – no tryout is needed!

Manassas Park

2024 Winter Light Extravaganza Brightens Manassas Park

By Uriah Kiser

Published December 23, 2024 at 10:00AM

Manassas Park celebrated the holiday season with its fourth annual Winter Light Extravaganza. Organized by the City’s Community Maintenance Working Group, the event brought festive cheer as residents adorned their homes with dazzling light displays.

Over 20 homes participated in this year’s contest, with awards in categories such as Best Citywide, Best House, and Committee Favorite. Scout Troop 1372 judges scored the homes, commending creativity and holiday spirit.

Manassas

Two Injured in Shooting Outside Bar in Manassas

By Uriah Kiser

Published December 23, 2024 at 9:30AM

Two men were injured in a shooting outside a bar in the 9000 block of Liberia Avenue on the evening of December 22, 2024. Manassas police responded to the scene shortly before 9 p.m. following reports of an altercation.

According to police, the incident began with a dispute inside the bar, which escalated and spilled into the parking lot. During the altercation, a suspect fired shots, striking two adult males. Both victims were transported to a local hospital and are reported to be in stable condition.

Manassas

NOVEC to Accept Christmas Trees in Gainesville Starting Thursday

By Caitlyn Meisner

Published December 23, 2024 at 9:00AM

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According to a press release, NOVEC will be accepting both trees and greens without any decorations, ornaments, hooks, wires or light strings starting the day after Christmas. Drop-off will be available at its Gainesville Technical Center at 5399 Wellington Branch Road.

“Recycling holiday greens is just another way we help area residents and the environment,” Rick Carpenter, NOVEC Vegetation Management manager, said.

News

Police Seek Driver Wanted in Fatal Nokesville Crash

By Uriah Kiser

Published December 20, 2024 at 2:00PM

[Scott Rodgerson/Unsplash]

Prince William County police are searching for a suspect involved in a fatal crash that claimed the life of a 63-year-old Nokesville man in August. Arrest warrants have been issued for James Francis Byrd, 62, of Woodbridge, in connection with the collision on Bristow Road near Windy Hill Drive on August 28, 2023.

Investigators determined that Byrd, the driver of a 2021 Toyota Tundra, had a blood alcohol content above the legal limit at the time of the crash. His vehicle crossed the center line, colliding head-on with a 2003 Lexus GX driven by Thomas Spencer Stark, who later died from his injuries. Byrd sustained minor injuries in the crash.

Prince William

Prince William Board Approves Purchase of Two Historic Sites

By Caitlyn Meisner

Published December 20, 2024 at 11:00AM

The Ned Distiller House is located in the Brentsville Magisterial District. [Courtesy of Prince William County]

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Fredericksburg

Traffic Engineers Propose Two-Way Streets and Bike Lanes to Slow Down Fredericksburg Drivers

By Mike Salmon

Published December 20, 2024 at 10:00AM

This meeting was at the new visitors center on Caroline Street. [Photo: Mike Salmon]

“We have gotten concerns about the speed,” said Thomas Ruff, a traffic engineer with Timmons Group, working with city officials to look at the one-way streets in neighborhoods right outside the business district.

The study intended to evaluate the feasibility and potential impacts of converting select one-way streets to two-way streets in a downtown area, as described in their description. Bike lanes, traffic calming measures intended to slow drivers, and proposed pedestrian improvements were part of the discussion.

Manassas

Prince William, Manassas City Schools Partner with 24/7 Tutoring Service

By Caitlyn Meisner

Published December 20, 2024 at 9:00AM

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Manassas Park

Farewell Mayor Rishell

By Potomac Local News

Published December 20, 2024 at 8:00AM

On the latest episode of the Potomac Local News Podcast, our founder, Uriah Kiser, sits down with Mayor Rishell for an insightful conversation about her journey, her achievements, and her vision for Manassas Park’s future.

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