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Mark Your Calendar: Prescription Drug Take-Back Day is April 24

By Press Release
A drug take-back event [2016 file photo]

On Saturday, April 24, 2021 – from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. – the Prince William County Police Department and the Manassas City Police Department will join with the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) and community groups to provide you with a safe and legal way to dispose of unused or expired prescription medications. Simply bring them to the collection sites at Novant Health UVA Health System Prince William Medical Center, Novant Health UVA Health System Haymarket Medical Center, or Sentara Lake Ridge.

This nationwide prescription drug “Take-Back” initiative seeks to prevent pill abuse and theft. Did you know? (Source: DEA) Unused or expired prescription medications are a public-safety issue, leading to accidental poisoning, overdose and abuse. Pharmaceutical drugs are just as dangerous as street drugs when taken without a prescription or a doctor’s supervision.

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Nearly 200 heroes honored in Prince William Chamber Valor Awards

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The Prince William Chamber of Commerce hosted its 35th Annual and 2nd time Virtual Valor Awards. This event recognizes the heroism and bravery of the men and women in uniform. The Prince William Chamber of Commerce recognized 187 first responders in this virtual event. This virtual production can still be viewed on the Prince William Chamber of Commerce Facebook or YouTube Pages.

The stories of the events that unfolded leading to their nominations were read by Jummy Olabanji, co-anchor of News4 Today. Award Recipients also received Commemorative Booklets and Plaques to recognize their service. All services for developing this event including the creation of booklets, plaques, and the production itself were done by Chamber Members and its membership.

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Name change coming for Stonewall Jackson Volunteer Fire Department

By Uriah Kiser

One of the busiest volunteer fire departments in Prince William County is about to undergo a name change.

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Crowds at vaccination clinic swarm governor as he talks social distancing

By Uriah Kiser
Gov. Ralph Northam (center) tours Todos Supermaket in Woodbridge. [Photo: Uriah Kiser/Potomac Local News]

Virginia Governor Ralph Northam came to Woodbridge today to tour a series of coronavirus vaccination clinics.

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Marine Corps museum hosts spring scavenger hunt

By Potomac Local News
National Museum of the Marine Corps in Triangle. (KJ Mushung/PotomacLocal.com)

The Marine Corps Heritage Foundation is offering a spring break scavenger hunt.

Participants will have the chance to explore the Semper Fidelis Memorial Park, on the grounds of the National Museum of the Marine Corps at Quantico, and safely enjoy the spring weather while learning about the history of the Marine Corps.

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2 charged after CVS Pharmacy robbed of medication, cash

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City police car design from 2011

On April 1, 2021, at 02:53 a.m., officers were dispatched to CVS Pharmacy, located at 9200 Centreville Road, for a report of a robbery in progress. It was reported that suspects inside the business were forcing employees and patrons to the ground.

The suspects implied they were in possession of a weapon. Two suspects were observed fleeing the scene on foot and a third is believed to have fled in a vehicle. Officers captured the two suspects that fled on foot and recovered a

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Occoquan raising funds to honor its veterans

By Uriah Kiser

Occoquan is looking to once again honor its heroes.

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Gang charges filed after mob assault at Dale City restaurant

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Booking photos: Prince William County Police Department

Aggravated Malicious Wounding | Malicious Wounding by Mob *ARRESTS – On March 30, detectives with the Prince William County Police Gang Unit and Northern Virginia Gang Task Force, with assistance from the Fairfax County Police Department, concluded the investigation into the aggravated assault that was reported to have occurred at the Sabor Latino located at 2910 Dale Blvd in Woodbridge (22193) on February 15:

On February 15 at 12:02AM, officers responded to the Sabor Latino located at 2910 Dale Blvd in Woodbridge (22193) to investigate an assault. When officers arrived, they encountered a man who was reportedly assaulted by three unknown men while outside of the establishment. The man sustained a severe laceration to his face and was transported to an area hospital for treatment. The suspects were not on scene when officers arrived and were not located. The victim refused to provided officers with additional information on what occurred. It is unknown what led up to the assault. No suspect description was provided beyond three men, possibly Hispanic, wearing gray hooded sweatshirts and black pants.

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Suppressing opposition, Wheeler gives free rein to developers, hurting minorities

By Letters to the Editor
Prince William Board of County Supervisors Chair At-large Ann Wheeler. [Photo: Uriah Kiser/Potomac Local News]

While endlessly preaching unity, Prince William Board of County Supervisors Chair Ann Wheeler and her allies have been working to:

And where does it all end?  Unsurprisingly, as smoke screen and justification for another developer land grab — this time involving breaking open the Rural Crescent to thousands of new houses and shoving down the throats of west county residents more residential development, more overcrowded roads and increasingly dysfunctional schools, higher taxes (during the biggest economic downturn in almost 100 years), and more environmental destruction.

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Connolly pushes effort to federalize 9/11 memorial trail

By Uriah Kiser
Photo: 9/11 Memorial Trail website

As we get ready to mark the 20th anniversary of the September 11th terrorist attacks later this year, there’s a push in Congress to make a memorial trail honoring the victims of that dark day a part of the national parks system.

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