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Region Wakes to Frigid Cold, Snow Chances

Published January 23, 2013 at 10:24AM

Steam billows from the Covanta Energy Plant in Lorton, viewed here from Lake Ridge. [Photo: Uriah Kiser / Potomac Local News]

PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY, Va. — The region awoke to one of the coldest mornings in years, with temperatures in the low to mid teens and wind chill factors making feel like zero degrees outside.

By 10 a.m. temperatures had climbed to the low 20s, and they are not expected to rise much higher than that. Tonight, a clipper system could bring a dusting of snow our way, according to the National Weather Service. With arctic air overhead, whatever falls is expected to freeze and could cause slippery conditions into Thursday morning.

Police Search for Tractor Stolen from Manassas Business

By Potomac Local News

Published January 22, 2013 at 4:25PM

MANASSAS, Va. — Police need your help in finding out who burglarized a tractor store in Manassas.

Here’s more in a press release:

Crime Watch: Police Called for Trespassing, Burglaries from Unlocked Cars

By Potomac Local News

Published January 22, 2013 at 12:16PM

Police officers in Dumfries were called to the Dumfries Shopping Plaza at 3:55 p.m. on January 15 for a report of trespassing.

1 Charged in Dumfries Homicide, Suspect’s Brother’s Still Wanted

By Potomac Local News

Published January 22, 2013 at 10:34AM

Reginald Keith Tolliver, 38, of no fixed address, is charged with first degree murder in the shooting death of 35-year-old Tasheka Lashon Leavell. [Photo: Prince William police]

DUMFIRES, Va. — One person is in custody following a shooting death of a woman inside of her Dumfries home.

Reginald Keith Tolliver, 38, of no fixed address, is charged with first degree murder in the shooting death of 35-year-old Tasheka Lashon Leavell on Thursday.

Potomac Nationals Unveil Renderings of New Stadium Planned for 2015

By Potomac Local News

Published January 22, 2013 at 10:01AM

The view of the front gate depicted in a rendering of a new 6,000 stadium for the Potomac Nationals. [Image;; Potomac Nationals]

By MARY ROSENTHOL
For Potomac Local News

On Sunday night the Potomac Nationals celebrated their 18th annual Hot Stove Banquet and Silent Auction with 131 employees and fans in attendance. The Hyatt at Fair Lakes was the site for the event.

Senate-Approved Changes to Districts Impact Prince William, Stafford

By Potomac Local News

Published January 22, 2013 at 8:32AM | Updated January 22, 2013 at 9:11AM

A rending of newly approved Virginia State Senate Districts approved by Virginia's Senate on Monday.

By URIAH KISER

A move by the Virginia Senate on Monday could bring major changes to Virginia’s Senate Districts in Prince William and Stafford counties.

Virginia Mulls In-State Tuition for Undocumented Immigrants

By Potomac Local News

Published January 21, 2013 at 5:03PM

By JESSICA DAHLBERG
Capital News Service

RICHMOND, Va. – It is the American motto – the premise the country takes pride in: If you work hard, you can accomplish anything, be anything. But for some who consider themselves Americans, the rule does not apply.

Fleeing Suspect Leads to Friday’s Commotion on I-95, Child Neglect Charges

By Potomac Local News

Published January 21, 2013 at 4:15PM

Jones [Photo: Prince William police]

WOODBRIDGE, Va. — We know more about what led to a commotion on Interstate 95 on Friday afternoon, when traffic nearly came to a halt during a police investigation at Prince William Parkway.

Here’s more in a press release from Prince William police:

Merrimac Farm Once a Sought-After Haven for Religious Freedom

By Potomac Local News

Published January 21, 2013 at 10:23AM

Merrimac Farm in Prince William County, Va. [Sumbitted photo]

By JEFF IRWIN
Prince William Conservation Alliance

As reported in a previous article, the history of the Merrimac Farm Wildlife Management Area in southeastern Prince William County is being revealed through the collaborative efforts of volunteers. This search for the past began with the investigation and improvement of a forgotten little cemetery in the woods.

More in Prince William Want to Know How ‘Government Sausage’ is Made

By Potomac Local News

Published January 20, 2013 at 10:15AM | Updated April 21, 2018 at 10:51AM

Alborn

OPINION

While most folks are generally worried about the weather this time of year, the real storm usually occurs in the McCoart Administration Building. I’m referring to the annual budget process for Prince William County. This is the battle of wills between the fiscal conservatives, the liberal right, and the center-leaning members of the county’s Board of Supervisors over just how little or much of our money they plan to take to run Prince William County during Fiscal Year 2014 starting July 1.