Potomac Local News

Published June 23, 2023 at 10:06AM | Updated June 23, 2023 at 12:42PM

Williamstown is a community of townhomes in Dumfries, located east of U.S. 1. (Mary Davidson/PotomacLocal.com)

12:40 p.m. Update: “Homicide Investigation – On June 23 at 9:42AM, officers responded to a residence located in the 1900 block of Fort Monroe Ct in Dumfries (22026) to investigate a shooting. When officers arrived on scene, two men were located with gunshot injuries. Officers provided first aid to both men who were transported to area hospitals by fire & rescue personnel.

“One of the men has since died from his injuries sustained during the altercation. The second man remains hospitalized, his condition is currently unknown. The suspect, who is believed to be known to members of the home, fled the residence after the shooting and has not been located.

News

Five Stafford schools earn Virginia Board of Education Exemplar Performance Award

By Madina Habib

Published June 23, 2023 at 7:39AM

Photo: Stafford County Public Schools

Stafford County Public Schools: “Anne E. Moncure, Anthony Burns, Rocky Run, and Winding Creek Elementary Schools, along with North Stafford High School, were recently awarded with a Continuous Improvement Award by the Virginia Board of Education.”

“Each school demonstrated an increase in the combined rate for two or more student groups in the reading and math state Standards of Learning assessments for each of the past three years, with a total increase across the three years of ten percentage points or more.”

Health

Sentara Medical Center and Potomac Urology reach prostate care milestone

By Amelia Breeden

Published June 23, 2023 at 7:36AM

Sentara Northern Virginia Medical Center: “Sentara Northern Virginia Medical Center (SNVMC) and Potomac Urology are celebrating the 750th case using Aquablation therapy for the treatment of enlarged or swollen prostate in men.”

“This milestone places SNVMC among a handful of hospitals in the U.S. to treat 750 patients or more using this innovative therapy.”

Event

Afternoon Matinee Movie – Under the Tuscan Sun (at BlackRock Center For The Arts)

May 31, 2026 2:45 pm -6:00 pm

BlackRock Center For The Arts

12901 Town Commons Dr

Germantown, Maryland 20874

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Join us for a delightful Sunday afternoon at the BlackRock Center for the Arts as Cruise Planners Beth & Rod present a special travel-inspired matinee featuring the beloved film Under the Tuscan Sun.

Date & Time: Sunday, May 31 | 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM

Breaking News

Driver faces attempted murder of police officer, victim expected to recover

By Uriah Kiser

Published June 23, 2023 at 7:17AM | Updated June 23, 2023 at 9:38AM

9:15 a.m. Prince William police: “Attempted Murder of a Law Enforcement Officer [LEO] | Officer-Involved Shooting *ARREST– The suspected driver involved in an officer-involved shooting stemming from a stolen vehicle from the 7-Eleven located at 14797 Darbydale Ave in Woodbridge (22193) on June 22, has been charged.

“Officers initially responded to the 7-Eleven at approximately 10:06PM after the caller reportedly exited the business to discover their 2012 Dodge Journey, which was left unsecured with keys inside, had been stolen from the parking lot. Responding officers broadcasted a BOLO (be on the lookout) for the vehicle.:

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Today’s weather forecast | Sponsored by the ‘Fridays at 5’ Concert Series

By Uriah Kiser

Published June 23, 2023 at 7:12AM

National Weather Service: “Temperatures will trend warmer through the weekend. The potential for showers and thunderstorms is highest this afternoon, with gradually lessening potential peaking each afternoon over the weekend.”

“Today: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Patchy fog before 1 pm. High near 79. Southeast wind 5 to 8 mph. The chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three-quarters of an inch possible.”

News

See who made the Dean’s List, graduated from college

By Amelia Breeden

Published June 23, 2023 at 7:00AM

[Photo by Leon Wu on Unsplash]

Some 5,885 degrees will be awarded during The University of Alabama’s spring 2023 commencement at Coleman Coliseum:

Austin Anderson of Bristow received the following degree(s): Bachelor of Science in Commerce & Business Administration

News

FredNats split double-header in South Carolina

By Uriah Kiser

Published June 22, 2023 at 11:49PM

Fredericksburg Nationals: “The FredNats and Fireflies split a doubleheader on Thursday night, with the Nats winning game one 5-1, and Columbia taking game two 3-2 in eight innings.”

“The Fireflies got on the board first when the game resumed in the bottom of the third inning. Brennon McNair was on first base when the game was initially suspended, and he promptly stole second base. He advanced to third base on a fly ball to right field, then scored on an Omar Hernandez RBI single to give Columbia the early 1-0 edge.”

Prince William

Woodbridge man, 29, charged with assault on police officer

By Uriah Kiser

Published June 22, 2023 at 5:54PM

Prince William police: “Assault & Battery on a Law Enforcement Officer [LEO] – On June 18 at 4:09PM, officers responded to a residence located in the 5600 block of Liberty Manor Cl. in [Dale City] to assist with a person in crisis. While attempting to take the individual into custody on an emergency custody order, he refused to follow officers’ commands and bit an officer.”

“During a brief struggle, the individual, identified as the accused, kicked an additional officer on more than one occasion before being taken into custody without further incident. The accused was transported to an area hospital for further evaluation. On June 21, following his release from the hospital, the accused, identified as Jaquan Christopher GANT, was arrested.”

Politics

Prince William GOP congratulates Tuesday’s winners; 29th still too close to call

By Amelia Breeden

Published June 22, 2023 at 3:27PM | Updated June 22, 2023 at 5:20PM

Prince William County Republican Committee: “As Chairman of the Prince William Republican Committee, I would like to offer my most enthusiastic congratulations to the winners in the June 20 Republican primaries, including Jeanine Lawson for County Chair, Bill Woolf in the 30th State Senate District, and John Stirrup in the 21st District of the House of Delegates.”

“I also would like to commend those Republican candidates that did not prevail, including Josh Quill and Robert Ruffolo; they demonstrated their courage and commitment to the principles of the Republican Party by undertaking all the ardors and difficulties of a political campaign.”