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Police identify victim in deadly shooting outside Alamo Drafthouse in Woodbridge

By Uriah Kiser

WOODBRIDGE, Va. – Police are investigating a deadly shooting that took place late Wednesday outside the Alamo Drafthouse at Stonebridge at Potomac Town Center.

Officers were called to the 15200 block of Potomac Town Place at 10:48 p.m. on October 2 and found two men with gunshot injuries. A 21-year-old man, later identified as Jasiya Ahmar Vaughn of Woodbridge, had been shot multiple times and was found on the sidewalk near the theater. First responders provided aid, but Vaughn died from his injuries at the scene.

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New classes coming to PWCS: From Medical Detectives to App Creators

By Uriah Kiser

PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY, Va. – The Prince William County School Board voted unanimously on October 1, 2025, to introduce a slate of new courses for middle and high school students beginning in the 2026–27 school year.

At Porter and Pennington Traditional Schools, four new Project Lead the Way (PLTW) classes will be added to the curriculum. Sixth graders can take Design and Modeling, a hands-on course where students use computer-aided design programs, simulations, and 3D printers to build objects. Seventh graders will have the option of Medical Detectives, a lab-based class where they analyze vital signs, investigate disease outbreaks, and even dissect a sheep brain. For eighth grade, Automation and Robotics will focus on building and programming robotic systems, while App Creators will teach students the fundamentals of designing and developing mobile applications.

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Firefighters’ new contract could mean higher taxes or cuts elsewhere

By Uriah Kiser
Prince William County's Fire & Rescue System Engine 23. [Courtesy of PWCFRS]

WOODBRIDGE, Va. – Prince William County supervisors will decide on October 7 whether to approve an amended labor contract with county firefighters. This deal carries millions in new costs and could affect taxpayers.

The contract with Local 2598 of the International Association of Fire Fighters updates pay scales, specialty stipends, and referral bonuses for fire and rescue personnel. County staff estimate that the changes will add approximately $3 million in costs in fiscal year 2027 and increase to $5.8 million by fiscal year 2028.

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Big vote ahead: Prince William Supervisors to revisit Kline property plan

By Uriah Kiser

Prince William County supervisors will take up a vote on Tuesday, October 7, 2025, to expand the study area around the controversial Kline Property, located at the corner of Prince William Parkway, Liberia Avenue, and Wellington Road, just outside Manassas.

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Nominations Open for Prince William Business Celebration and Awards

By Uriah Kiser

Residents and business leaders are being asked to help shine a spotlight on those making a difference in the community.

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More Chamber Shakeups: Legal Counsel, Board Member, and Chair Step Away

By Uriah Kiser

The Prince William Chamber of Commerce is seeing a string of leadership changes, with attorney Bill Wides set to step down as General Counsel on Oct. 15, 2025.

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Weather Wrecks the Brentsville Bluegrass Festival — What’s Next?

By Uriah Kiser
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The Brentsville Historic Courthouse Centre once severed as a stop on the Underground Railroad to freedom. [Mary Davidson/Potomac Local]

The festival is typically held on the grounds of the Brentsville Courthouse Historic Centre, a 28-acre property in Bristow that features preserved landmarks such as the 1822 courthouse, a jail, church, farmhouse, and one-room schoolhouse. Once the county seat, Brentsville today draws visitors with music, history, and cultural programming.

In past years, the festival has featured performances by regional bluegrass acts, living history demonstrations, historic site tours, children’s activities, and local food vendors. The combination of music and history has made the daylong event a highlight of the fall calendar.

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Prince William Supervisors Approve New Wawa on Route 28 Despite Traffic Concerns

By Uriah Kiser
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Prince William County supervisors voted unanimously Tuesday to approve a rezoning and special use permit allowing a new Wawa gas station and convenience store along Route 28 in the Yorkshire community.

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Prince William jury convicts Quintin Kyker, 30, of sex crimes against 13-year-old; recommends 596-year sentence

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PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY, Va. — Prince William County Commonwealth’s Attorney Amy Ashworth announces the successful prosecution of Quintin Kyker, 30, for the sexual abuse and exploitation of a 13-year-old in Prince William County from 2022 to 2023.

On September 25, 2025, a Prince William County jury convicted Kyker of three counts of carnal knowledge, one count of production of child pornography (first offense), one count of reproduction of child pornography, and 24 counts of the subsequent output of child pornography.

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