Spotsylvania

Multi-vehicle crash involving tractor-trailer shuts down I-95 in Spotsylvania

By Potomac Local News

A crash involving four vehicles — including a tractor-trailer — shut down all southbound lanes of Interstate 95 in Spotsylvania County on Tuesday morning, causing major traffic delays.

According to the Virginia State Police, the crash happened around 8:54 a.m. at mile marker 120. Investigators say the incident began when an unknown white pickup truck bumped into a Nissan Kicks, causing it to hit a guardrail, spin out, and strike a Toyota Highlander. The Highlander was then hit by a tractor-trailer.

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Manassas

Help Needed for Manassas Christmas Parade Eco-Elves Upcycling Drive

By Potomac Local News
Manassas Christmas Parade [Photo: Mike Beaty/Prince William Circuit Court Twitter]

“At the parade discharge lot (9319 Mosby Street), we’ll help floats safely disassemble their decorations, then sort and repurpose as many materials as possible,” McQuillan added.

Volunteers are asked to meet at 9 a.m. at the discharge lot, with the parade beginning at 10 a.m. The event is expected to wrap between 2 and 3 p.m., and participants may stay for the full shift or as long as they are able. Tools, safety equipment, and guidance will be provided as volunteers help recover decorations for community reuse.

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Politics

Peake to Step Down as Virginia GOP Chair as Party Grapples With Stinging Election Losses

By Potomac Local News

Virginia Sen. Mark Peake will step down as Chairman of the Republican Party of Virginia at the end of the year, announcing his resignation after the GOP suffered a bruising statewide defeat in the 2025 general election.

Peake, a state senator who has also served as chairman since mid-2023, said he decided after “reflection, prayer, and conversations with my family,” and cited the upcoming 2026 redistricting referendum and a full legislative calendar as reasons the party needs new leadership.

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Schools

Stafford Schools To Operate On Time — Drivers Should Still Use Caution This Morning

By Potomac Local News

“Stafford Schools will operate ON TIME on Tuesday, December 2.” — Stafford County Public Schools announced. “Please dress warmly and drive appropriately in rainy weather. We look forward to seeing everyone this morning.”

Forecasts from the National Weather Service and regional weather forecasters, however, suggest that while our area will primarily see rain from the storm, a lingering wintry mix over the western and northern suburbs could produce slick spots early this morning — even reaching toward the I-95 corridor.

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Prince William

Gainesville Wants to Know: Sweetwater or Coastal Flats?

By Potomac Local News

The debate has already begun in Gainesville: which Great American Restaurants brand will open when the company launches its first Prince William County location in 2027?

On a recent episode of the Potomac Local Podcast, host Uriah Kiser and Del. Ian Lovejoy discussed the long-awaited announcement, reacting to news first reported by the Prince William Times. Great American Restaurants — the regional dining group behind Sweetwater Tavern, Mike’s American, Coastal Flats, and other popular Northern Virginia concepts — plans to open a new restaurant at 14100 Whitney Road.

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Prince William

“Not Without Us:” Union Balks as PWCS Weighs Extra 30 Minutes for Teachers

By Uriah Kiser

Prince William County teachers delivered a warning on November 18, 2025, as the School Board reviewed data showing the division is one of only two in Virginia that still uses a seven-hour teacher workday — and board members hinted a change may be coming soon.

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Stafford

Stafford Revisits Data Center Rules, Proposes Grandfathering Five Major Projects

By Uriah Kiser

Stafford County officials will revisit their newly adopted data center regulations tonight, considering an ordinance that would exempt five previously approved developments from the stricter rules passed in October after a marathon joint hearing that stretched past 2:30 a.m.

On Tuesday, December 2, 2025, supervisors will weigh Ordinance O25-29(R). This revision would formally grandfather any data center project that had a rezoning, conditional use permit, or site plan approved on or before Oct. 21, 2025. County planners say the exemption was widely understood to be part of the board’s intent during the October vote but was never written into the final ordinance.

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Prince William

VDOT Seeks Public Input on Hoadly Road STARS Study

By Potomac Local News

“The study team sought public input regarding corridor priorities during the previous round of public involvement earlier this year,” the Virginia Department of Transportation reported. “This feedback was used to help develop improvement alternatives that are being evaluated and presented during this round of public involvement.”

The study evaluates potential safety, operational, transit, and bicycle/pedestrian improvements along a five-mile section of Hoadly Road between Dumfries Road and Prince William Parkway, where traffic volumes range from 12,000 to 25,000 vehicles daily. Proposed alternatives apply to multiple intersections along the corridor, including Dumfries Road, Purcell Road/Dale Boulevard, and Prince William Parkway, as well as corridor-wide enhancements. Public comments are being accepted through December 15 via online survey, email, or mail.

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