Potomac Local News

Cowboy deputies round up missing bovine

Published June 27, 2023 at 1:51PM

Stafford County Sheriff’s Office: “Around 5:00 a.m. this morning, a resident in the 1900 block of Poplar Road found ‘Pumpkin’ the cow in her backyard. We heard she was able to herd ‘Pumpkin’ to her front porch and waited for deputies.”

“Deputy J.L. Jones responded to the scene and took stock of the situation. The owner was soon located at a nearby farm and arrived to escort ‘Pumpkin’ home. It would have been udder chaos, but Deputy Jones assisted with traffic control for the moove. Thanks to the cowoperation of everyone, this story has a happy ending,”

Virginia

Spanberger announces nearly $1.5 billion for Virginia broadband internet projects

By Uriah Kiser

Published June 27, 2023 at 9:04AM | Updated June 27, 2023 at 3:09PM

Spanberger

Rep. Abigail Spanberger: “U.S. Representative Abigail Spanberger (D- Prince William, Stafford) today announced $1,481,489,572.87 in federal funding for Virginia broadband internet projects through the bipartisan infrastructure law’s Broadband Equality, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) program.”

“Through the bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, Spanberger negotiated and voted to pass the creation of the $42.45 billion BEAD program within the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA). These investments will help make sure that state and local governments can connect more Americans with the reliable high-speed internet access they need — including through supporting planning, deployment, and adoption efforts.”

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OmniRide to continue Stafford service, enhance commuter, local routes

By Uriah Kiser

Published June 27, 2023 at 9:00AM | Updated June 28, 2023 at 8:34AM

Northern Virginia Transportation Commission: “The Commonwealth Transportation Board approved 13 projects that will provide nearly $48 million in funding for Arlington County, DASH, Fairfax Connector, Fairfax County, OmniRide, and Virginia Railway Express. The projects are part of the Northern Virginia Transportation Commission’s I-395/95 Commuter Choice program, which uses revenue from tolls to support efforts to reduce traffic congestion.”

Here are some of the approved projects in our area:

Event

Dialogue for Democracy

November 3, 2026 1:00 pm -5:30 pm

Event location

George Mason University, Buchanan Hall

4379 Mason Pond Drive

Fairfax, Virginia 22030

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High school students from across the Washington, D.C., Maryland, and Virginia (DMV) region are invited to participate in Dialogue for Democracy at George Mason University!

Hosted by the Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter School for Peace and Conflict Resolution, this event offers high school students an opportunity to engage in meaningful conversations about democracy, civic engagement, and the importance of understanding different perspectives.

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Stafford crime report: DUI, larceny, fraud

By Amelia Breeden

Published June 27, 2023 at 8:59AM

A Stafford County Sheriff's' patrol car.

Stafford County Sheriff’s Office: “England Run Townhouses, 6/23, 7:50 p.m. Deputy S.D. Jett responded to a call of a breaking and entering. The victim advised someone had unlawfully entered her residence and stolen half of her marijuana. A witness observed a dark sedan outside the residence during the time of the incident.”

“DRUGS Rappahannock Regional Jail, 1745 Richmond Highway, 6/23, 1:58 a.m. Anyone forget where they left their drugs? Deputy S.A. Fulford found a suspected controlled substance in the parking lot of the jail. If anyone would like to claim their lost item, feel free to give us a call.”

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Texas woman charged with DUI in Stafford

By Amelia Breeden

Published June 27, 2023 at 8:57AM

Stafford County Sheriff: “A Texas woman was arrested for DUI yesterday morning after striking a North Stafford apartment building with her vehicle.”

“On June 25th at 12:02 a.m. Deputy W.E. Trainor IV responded to an auto accident on Town Square Circle. He arrived to find an unoccupied gold Dodge truck in a flower bed, nestled up against an apartment building with extensive front end damage.”

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Stafford man charged with hit and run, eluding police

By Madina Habib

Published June 27, 2023 at 8:55AM

Stafford County Sheriffs Office: “A 30-year-old Triangle man leads deputies on a pursuit, only to be arrested later when he returned for the vehicle on Monday afternoon.”

Prince William

Hood appointed high schools associate superintendent

By Madina Habib

Published June 27, 2023 at 8:53AM | Updated August 13, 2024 at 6:26PM

Prince William County Schools E-News: “Prince William County Public Schools (PWCS) has appointed Greg Hood as associate superintendent for high schools, effective July 1. Hood will assume this role following the retirement of William Bixby.”

“As associate superintendent for high schools, Hood will provide support and direction to the 13 comprehensive PWCS high schools, as well as alternative and specialty schools, and athletics and activities, with a total enrollment of approximately 29,000 students. This position serves as a member of the executive cabinet.”

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

By Uriah Kiser

Published June 27, 2023 at 8:49AM

National Weather Service Baltimore-Washington: “As a slow-moving cold front tracks through, there will be a lingering thunderstorm threat. A few may become severe along and east of I-95. Expect drier conditions with less humidity on Wed/Thu before a return to a summertime pattern by Fri. ”

“Today: Showers and thunderstorms likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 3 pm. High near 86. Southwest wind 3 to 8 mph. The chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.”