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Man wearing wig robs TD Bank near Dumfries

Published May 24, 2018 at 11:43AM

From a press release:

Bank Robbery – On May 23 at 2:25PM, officers responded to the TD Bank located at 16714 Jefferson Davis Hwy in Dumfries (22026) to investigate a robbery. The investigation revealed the suspect approached the teller counter and passed a note demanding money. The teller complied and the suspect fled with an undisclosed amount of currency. No weapon was displayed and no injuries were reported. A police K-9 and helicopter assistance from Fairfax County police aided in the search for the suspect who was not located. The investigation continues.

Opinion

Without the MISSION Act, millions of veterans will lose access to care

By Potomac Local News

Published May 22, 2018 at 5:48PM

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Since the Veterans Administration (VA) scandal broke in 2014, Veteran Service Organizations (VSOs) across the country have worked with Congress to ensure greater accountability, transparency, and efficiency in delivering quality care to our veterans.

The current VA Choice Program is one of those opportunities. With over two million veterans using the Choice Program to schedule over 39 million essential appointments, it is in danger of running out of funding by the end of the month. Without funding, millions of our nation’s warriors will lose access to the care they desperately need.

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In Manassas, across the commonwealth, tourism spending is on the rise

By Potomac Local News

Published May 22, 2018 at 1:57PM | Updated January 27, 2020 at 11:37PM

Governor Ralph Northam today released 2017 preliminary state economic impact data from U.S. Travel Association. This information depicts the impact tourism and domestic travel has on the economy.

Local impact data is not yet available for Manassas; however, the preliminary numbers indicate another record year for tourism spending as consumers seek out more experiential opportunities.

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Data breaches: How to keep your digital information safe

By Potomac Local News

Published May 22, 2018 at 10:23AM

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Digital data breaches go well beyond debit or credit card theft. In fact, it is fair to say that debit and credit card theft is the least of your worries.

Your bank and credit card companies have safeguards in place to return your funds to you, but most other data cannot be retrieved once breached. Even when stolen data is recovered and new security is put in place, the breached information is in the hands of the hacker.

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Sentara’s Daisy Team Award winners served food, gave dry, clean toiletries to a nearby homeless encampment

By Potomac Local News

Published May 17, 2018 at 10:59AM | Updated August 7, 2018 at 1:08PM

The team at Sentara Northern Virginia Medical Center is dedicated to serving our patients every day.

One group is recognized for their hard work- not just inside the hospital, but outside the walls as well.

Features

Potomac Local Parent of the Month: Kristina

By Potomac Local News

Published May 16, 2018 at 4:00AM | Updated May 20, 2018 at 9:41AM

Potomac Parent is a monthly column that looks at life through the eyes of real parents. This month, we interview Kristina. 1. What time you do wake up? I’m still on chemotherapy treatments until around August, so getting out of bed is not my favorite. I’m usually up around 7, 7:30, but not functionally […]

Business

Manassas City officials pause each May to recognize businesses

By Potomac Local News

Published May 11, 2018 at 4:28PM | Updated January 27, 2020 at 11:37PM

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Specialized treatment helps most stubborn cuts at the Sentara Wound Healing Center

By Potomac Local News

Published May 10, 2018 at 3:46PM | Updated August 7, 2018 at 1:08PM

Chronic wounds affect about 6.5 million patients in the U.S. every year.

Over the last year, Howard Holcomb has become part of that group. The 76-year-old suffers from cellulitis, a condition where bacteria enters the skin and becomes inflamed. In Holcomb’s situation, his extremities filled with liquid.

Features

A sweet treat for two at Chick-fil-A Bristow: $5,000 in scholarship funds

By Potomac Local News

Published May 8, 2018 at 9:43PM | Updated May 9, 2018 at 10:00AM

For two Chick-fil-A employees, earning a combined $5,000 in scholarship money was sweeter than the milkshakes sold behind the counter. Catherine Kifer, 19, and Lauren Purdue, 18, were awarded $2,500 each in scholarship funds by on Tuesday, May 8. The awardees’ parents looked on, and the patrons who filled the restaurant applauded. Kifer […]

Features

Port city no more: Dumfries keeps its colonial story alive with its upcoming Charter Day celebration

By Uriah Kiser

Published May 8, 2018 at 10:00AM | Updated May 10, 2018 at 10:20AM

DUMFRIES — Dumfries will celebrate its founding again after a brief hiatus.

The annual festival took off last year, but the festivities to honor Virginia oldest, continuously chartered are back return Saturday, May 12.