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Hurricane Agnes remembered 50 years later

By Potomac Local News

Wednesday, June 22, marked the 50th anniversary of the devastation caused by Hurricane Agnes.

The storm caused massive damage across the region, including washing out a bridge that carried Route 1 over the Occoquan River in Woodbridge and the iron Pratt truss bridge that carried Route 123 over the Occoquan River. The Town of Occoquan is planning an extended commemoration of Agnes during our Discover Occoquan week in August. Among the week’s planned activities is the dedication of a memorial that incorporates part of the truss bridge destroyed by the floodwaters.

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Woodbridge town hall used to push bi-partisan gun control bill

By Uriah Kiser
Prince William County Police Chief Peter Newsham compares crime stats from 2021 to 2022.

A town hall meeting on recent gun violence in Woodbridge quickly turned into a session with multiple voices calling for stricter gun laws.

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AG calls for tougher rules for THC edibles after infants sickened in Stafford

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Virginia Attorney General Jason Miyares (R) speaks with ACTS CEO Steven Liga at a community food pantry in Dumfries. [Uriah Kiser/PotomacLocal.com]

Virginia Attorney General Jason Miyares submitted a bipartisan letter to Congress, co-led by Nevada Attorney General Aaron Ford and joined by 21 other attorneys general, urging them to take action regarding copycat tetrahydrocannabinol, commonly knowns as Mr. Olsen,

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FredNats drop close game to Salem; Still alive for first-half championship

By Potomac Local News

Jeremy De La Rosa homered and the FredNat bullpen pitched four shutout innings, but the Salem Red Sox held on for a 5-4 win over the FredNats on Wednesday night in Salem. However, due to Carolina’s loss to Down East, the FredNats are still alive for a first-half championship.

The Red Sox scored first in the 2nd inning on a two-run home run from Tyler Miller and an RBI double from Brainer Bonaci. The FredNats answered right back in the top of the 3rd on a two-run home run from De La Rosa off the top of the wall in left field. It was De La Rosa’s 7th of the year, and the lead was cut to 3-2.

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Updated: Fredericksburg hit hard by storm

By Potomac Local News

1 p.m. Thursday, June 23 | Here’s the latest on the storm clean-up in Fredericksburg, which was hit hard Wednesday, June 22 by a storm packing 80 mph winds that brought down trees and power lines.

Convenience Center Opened – Due to the prolonged power outages in the city resulting from yesterday’s storm, the City of Fredericksburg has opened a Convenience Center at the Dorothy Hart Community Center, 408 Canal Street, from 12 Noon until 4 p.m. today, June 23rd.  The Convenience Center is not a Shelter, but it will provide a place for those still without power to come and charge their phones and conduct any work during that time.  The Department of Social Services will be staffing the Convenience Center and will have a limited amount of supplies for those that need chargers or power sources.  If you plan to come to the Convenience Center, you are encouraged to bring some snacks, games, books or any other minor comforts from home.

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Drug-filled bender ends with shots fired, dead dog

By Potomac Local News

On June 21 at 7:30 p.m., officers responded to a home in the 7700 block of Gateshead Lane near Manassas to investigate a report of a missing adult. The man was eventually located at an area hospital after being taken by rescue personnel earlier in the day.

Shortly before 2 o’clock that afternoon, the accused was determined to be under the influence of medications mixed with alcohol when he fired multiple rounds inside the home, police said.

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Youngkin signs budget, vows to keep pushing for gas tax relief

By Potomac Local News
Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin pumps gas on March 17, 2022, after calling for a temporary suspension of the state's gas tax due to rising fuel costs. [Photo: Virginia Governor's office]

By Tyler Arnold

(The Center Square) – Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin ceremoniously signed a tax-cutting state budget Tuesday afternoon and vowed to keep working on his agenda, including his plan to provide gas tax relief.

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Special meeting date set for Library Board following calls to review app

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The Board of Trustees will hold a special meeting to address how the Central Rappahannock Regional Library’s online app suggests content to children.

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Charges filed against Manassas man after police pursuit

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A Manassas man was arrested after attempting to elude Virginia State Police and crashing into a Stafford County deputy and several other cars in North Stafford, police said.

On Sunday, June 19 at 7:05 p.m. deputies received a “be on the lookout” from Virginia State Police for a black Nissan Sentra. A trooper had stopped the Nissan on Truslow Road near U.S. 1 for reckless driving, and the suspect fled the traffic stop northbound on U.S. 1 eluding the trooper.

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Smoldering wood chips caused fire that displaced 5

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[Photo: Prince William fire and rescue]

Crews arrived on the scene and discovered fire showing to the rear of the home, spreading up into the attic. No injuries were reported.

The home sustained extensive damage and was posted unsafe to occupy by the Building Official. The Red Cross assisted the two adults and three children displaced.

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