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Reward offered for information in hit-and-run death of 27-year-old Carla Andrea Mejia

By Potomac Local News

Prince William County Police Department is offering a reward for information concerning the fatal hit-and-run crash on February 24 in the vicinity of Minnieville Road and Bobcat Court in Dale City.

The incident led to the death of 27-year-old Carla Andrea Mejia, of Woodbridge, who was walking along the roadway. Investigators recovered vehicle parts believed to belong to a 2009-2012 Hyundai Santa Fe SUV or 2009-2013 Kia Sorento SUV, silver or light in color, with possible damage to the front end, wheel well, and/or undercarriage areas.

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Prince William School Board Chair announces bid for Lt. Governor

By Potomac Local News
Lateef and Virginia Senator Jeremy McPike

Fresh off a win for a second term as Prince William County School Board Chairman, Dr. Babur Lateef announced his campaign for Lieutenant Governor of Virginia today.

Lateef, an ophthalmologist in Woodbridge and a Democrat, is seeking his party’s nomination for Lt. Governor, a position now held by Republican Winsome Sears.

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Trump Wins Prince William: Examining his decisive victory in the deep-blue county

By Potomac Local News
Donald Trump campaigns at the Prince William County Fairgrounds in 2015.

Donald Trump won his first victory in Prince William County during a dual Presidential Primary on Super Tuesday, March 5, 2023.

The presumptive nominee won handily in the county, with 60% of the vote, 18,768 votes. His Republican Primary opponent, Nikki Haley, won just three of the county’s 84 election precincts, 11,313 votes.

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Dumfries Town Council considers creating Civil Engagement and Recreation Department

By Potomac Local News
Dumfries Triangle Rescue Squad on Graham Park Road in Dumfries.

During the recent town council meeting, Tangela Innis, Dumfries Town Manager, spearheaded a discussion on establishing a civil engagement and recreation department.

This dialogue gained momentum during the Town Council meeting on Tuesday, March 4, 2024, as the town geared up to unveil its newest community center, slated to open at the old Dumfries-Triangle Rescue Squad on Graham Park Road, reflecting the growing need for enhanced recreational offerings within the community. A new community center is also slated to open as part of The Rose gaming facility.

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Zeiders Enterprises celebrates its 40th anniversary

By Amelia Breeden
Zeiders headquarters

Zeiders Enterprises, Inc. (Zeiders) is pleased to announce that March 2024 marks the 40th  anniversary for the company.

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First V/O Med Spa in Virginia to open at Stonebridge

By Potomac Local News

The family firm that opened the Hand and Stone Massage at Dillingham Square in Lake Ridge will open a new franchise in Woodbridge.

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Northern Virginia Housing Expo returns

By Amelia Breeden
Visitors navigate the many exhibitor booths at last year's NOVA Housing Expo. Photo by Chris Douthat

The 14th annual Northern Virginia Housing Expo will be held on Saturday, March 23. The Expo is free and open to the public and will run between 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Charles J. Colgan High School, 13833 Dumfries Road, Manassas.

More information can be found in a Prince William County press release:

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4 displaced, firefighter injured in blaze still under investigation

By Potomac Local News

Fire and rescue crews were called to a townhouse fire in the 10100 block of Cannon Ball Court near Manassas on Monday, March 4, at 10:09 p.m.

The occupants smelled smoke and discovered a fire on the home’s first floor. Prince William County Assistant Fire and Rescue Chief Matt Smolksy said all were safely evacuated before the arrival of fire and rescue units.

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