Potomac Local News

Jackson Ulmer, 23, of Stafford County Joins VSP

Published August 23, 2024 at 4:24PM | Updated October 26, 2024 at 4:41PM

[Photo: Virginie State Police]

Press release:

A resident of Stafford County, and a resident of Fauquier County, were among the 21 Virginia State Police Troopers who graduated from the 141st Basic Session on Friday, August 23, 2024, at the VSP Academy in North Chesterfield, Va. During the 141st Basic Session’s 30 weeks at the VSP Academy, trooper-trainees received instruction in more than 100 different subjects over the course of hundreds of hours. Academy training includes areas such as crime scene investigation, judicial procedures, self-defense, cultural diversity, and firearms.

Prince William

Woodbridge District Breaks Ground on New Segment of Potomac Heritage National Scenic Trail

By Uriah Kiser

Published August 23, 2024 at 2:01PM | Updated August 28, 2024 at 7:41AM

Woodbridge District Supervisor Margaret Franklin led the groundbreaking ceremony today for the new segment of the Potomac Heritage National Scenic Trail at Featherstone Wildlife Refuge. Addressing community members and representatives from various agencies, Franklin emphasized the significance of this project in enhancing local recreation and connectivity.

Franklin highlighted the collaborative efforts that made this new trail segment possible, involving Virginia Railway Express, the Virignia Department of Transportation, Northern Virginia Transportation Authority, and the US Fish and Wildlife Service. “This project represents the strong collaboration efforts for which our community is known,” Franklin said. She outlined the trail’s features, including approximately one mile of natural surface trails, 1,100 linear feet of wetland boardwalk, and two pedestrian bridges that navigate delicate ecosystems.

Prince William

Prince William County Schools Achieve Record Highs in Latest SOL Assessments

By Uriah Kiser

Published August 23, 2024 at 1:43PM

[Photo: Prince William County Public Schools]

More from Prince William County Public Schools:

The Virginia Department of Education (VDOE) recently published the Standards of Learning (SOL) scores for the 2023-24 school year, covering all school divisions across Virginia. The data revealed that PWCS’ SOL scores improved across all subjects, including reading and writing, math and science, and history and social sciences, surpassing the state’s scores in nearly every category.

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News

Stafford Sheriff Investigates Anti-Semitic Flyers Distributed in Stafford

By Kelly Sienkowski

Published August 23, 2024 at 1:38PM | Updated October 26, 2024 at 4:41PM

White Oak Road

Several residents in Stafford County’s White Oak area woke up to anti-Semitic flyers strewed across their properties. Stafford County Sheriff’s Office reported several calls about the flyers, which were placed at residences. Detective S.M. Danyluk has obtained copies of the flyer and is actively investigating the incident, requesting any residents with video footage be submitted online.

Department spokesman Ryan Wilbur said while houses were not specifically targeted, the flyers were distributed randomly along sidewalks and driveways. The flyers were inside plastic bags weighed down by rice. Wilbur said the papers “were generalized flyers” and they “contained misinformation regarding religion, media, and conspiracies.”

Prince William

Woman Tries to Break Up Fight, Stabbed in Arm

By Uriah Kiser

Published August 23, 2024 at 1:37PM

From Prince William police:

Stabbing Investigation – On August 22 at 9:59AM, officers responded to the Elevations One Apartments located in the 10400 block of Bellona Rd. in Woodbridge (22191) to investigate a stabbing. The investigation revealed the victim, a 33-year-old woman, attempted to intervene in a physical fight between two unknown women. During the encounter, the victim was stabbed in the arm by one of the women before the parties separated. The victim was treated at an area hospital for a non-life threatening injury where police were contacted. The suspects were described as black females, approximately 5’8”, with small builds.

Fredericksburg

Fredericksburg Man Killed on I-66

By Uriah Kiser

Published August 23, 2024 at 1:23PM

From Virginia State Police:

Business

Ribbon Cut, Cava Sabered: City Vino Celebrates New Location in Fredericksburg

By Kelly Sienkowski

Published August 23, 2024 at 1:00PM | Updated August 23, 2024 at 9:07PM

City Vino

City Vino held its ribbon-cutting ceremony on August 22, marking their new location at 100 Hanover Street in downtown Fredericksburg. Owner Rita Allan shook up the usual ribbon cutting ceremony: after the ribbon was cut, Allan sabered a bottle of Biuitiful cava.

If you’ve never seen sabrage in action, here’s your chance! Rita Allan of @cityvino added saber action to yesterday’s ribbon cutting. https://t.co/SoPJFsR8ag pic.twitter.com/A5rsGjz1MH

Manassas

STEM Solutions Transitions to First Office in Historic District

By Caitlyn Meisner

Published August 23, 2024 at 12:30PM

Brad Wilson is the founder of STEM Solutions and Manassas native.

STEM Solutions, a company focused on connecting “security-cleared talent with federal contractors,” has transitioned to its first physical office space in Historic Manassas.

Brad Wilson, the company’s founder, is a 2006 Osbourn High School alumnus and a state football championship for the school. He remains dedicated to the community, even hiring an intern, being an active member of the OHS alumni board and has begun discussions with OHS’s career and technical education program.

Fredericksburg

Happening Now: Fredericksburg Fire Department on Scene at 800 Caroline St.

By Kelly Sienkowski

Published August 23, 2024 at 11:58AM

Fredericksburg’s Fire Department is on the scene now at 800 Caroline Street for a structure fire. The building is home to Dragonfly Yoga and Stage Door Productions, amongst others.

No injuries have been reported, but drivers are advised to use alternate routes in downtown Fredericksburg.