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Prince William County Election Office Clarifies Voting Myths Ahead of November Election

Published October 10, 2024 at 8:00AM

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From Eric Olsen, Director of Elections, Prince William County Office of Elections:

Early Voting expands to all six locations across Prince William County starting on Sunday, October 13. Prince William County has the most weekend voting options and all satellite voting locations are open longer than any county in Virginia. Alternatively, you can apply for a mail ballot until October 25 at 5 pm. If you miss these options, you can still cast your ballot on Election Day on Tuesday, November 5 at your assigned polling place. Go to pwcvotes.org for locations, hours, and more.

Plan to Curb Street Panhandling with Jobs Program Faces Roadblocks, Board Defers Vote

By Uriah Kiser

Published October 9, 2024 at 3:00PM

The Prince William Board of County Supervisors met on Tuesday, October 8, 2024, to discuss a proposal to address the risks associated with street panhandling by offering employment opportunities to those begging on busy streets.

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Prince William County Police Report 4 Separate Malicious Wounding Incidents

By Aya Karouane

Published October 9, 2024 at 10:46AM

There have been several malicious wounding cases in Prince William. The most recent being on October 7, where a 39-year-old man was charged with malicious wounding and domestic assault after allegedly choking and slapping a 31-year-old woman during a dispute and pushing a 17-year-old girl, causing her to hit a railing.

Press Release from Prince William County Police:

Meet the Principal: Q+A with Dumfries Elementary’s New Principal, Erika Williams

By Caitlyn Meisner

Published October 9, 2024 at 9:00AM

Welcome (or welcome back) to a new Potomac Local News series, “Meet the Principal.” With nearly two dozen new principals in Prince William County this school year, it’s important to get to know the folks in their new roles. Potomac Local has asked each principal the same questions in bold, and their respective answers will be found below.

Today, get to know Erika Williams, the new principal of Dumfries Elementary. Williams has been an educator in Prince William County Schools (PWCS) since 2015.

Prince William County Fire to Hold Public Safety Expo Saturday

By Caitlyn Meisner

Published October 8, 2024 at 11:00AM | Updated October 17, 2024 at 1:41PM

Prince William County's Fire Department is hosting an all-county safety expo. [Photo by Craig Adderley via Pexels]

There will be several different special guests, performances, challenges and local agencies present at the expo. Read more below for the event schedule.

Schedule

Woodbridge Killer Receives 60-Year Sentence for 2022 Double Homicide

By Aya Karouane

Published October 8, 2024 at 8:39AM

The Judicial Center for Prince William County, Manassas, and Manassas Park.

A man was sentenced to 70 years in prison, with 10 years suspended, for the May 2022 murders of two individuals in Woodbridge. A jury found him guilty of first-degree murder, conspiracy to commit murder, and gang participation involving a juvenile. The case stems from May 2022, when two people were found shot to death at Woodbridge Station Apartments after a resident noticed a bullet hole in his ceiling and reported it to the police. Officers discovered bullet fragments in the apartment below the victims’ residence, leading them to the tragic scene upstairs.

Press Release from The Office of the Commonwealth’s Attorney:

October is Pedestrian Safety Month: Use Crosswalks for Safety

By Aya Karouane

Published October 8, 2024 at 8:00AM

October is Pedestrian Safety Month, and the Prince William Police Department is urging both pedestrians and drivers to prioritize safety on the roads. Drivers must stop for pedestrians in all crosswalks, while pedestrians are encouraged to use marked crosswalks and follow safety tips to avoid accidents.

Press Release from Prince William Police Department:

Fire Officials Blame EV for Fires, Then Change Their Tune

By Jazbia Chaudhry

Published October 7, 2024 at 2:18PM

After an extensive investigation, the Prince William County fire marshall said the cause of the recent fire that destroyed eight vehicles at the Summerland Heights Apartment complex in Woodbridge had been changed to undetermined, leaving residents and officials seeking answers.

Press release:

Dumfries Triangle Volunteer Fire Department Acquires Lent Ambulance

By Aya Karouane

Published October 7, 2024 at 2:00PM

[Image: Dumfries Triangle VFD]

Press Release:

The Dumfries Triangle Volunteer Fire Department (Station 3, located at 18321 Jefferson Davis Highway) is pleased to announce the acquisition of a lent ambulance from Prince William County Department of Fire and Rescue System. This collaboration enables the department to provide Basic Life Support (BLS) ambulance services to the Dumfries, Triangle and neighboring communities, enhancing local emergency response capabilities.

Balls Ford Road Widening Named ‘Project of the Year’

By Caitlyn Meisner

Published October 7, 2024 at 1:00PM

[Photo courtesy of Prince William County]

The National Capital Chapter of the Construction Management Project Achievement Awards Program (CMAA) awarded the project this honor following its completion in late April.

CMAA recognized the project for its “innovative construction management” and collaboration between Prince William County’s Department of Transportation and ATCS, an engineering consulting firm, over the several years it took to finish the project.

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