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Heavy-metal skills: CTE students visit Woodbridge iron works

By Potomac Local News

Students from Potomac High School in Woodbridge visited Emerald Ironworks on Wednesday, November 16, to get a closer look at metal fabrication.

The students are part of the Prince William County School division’s career and technical education program, which “offers a wide variety of rigorous and engaging Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs designed to improve academic and technical understanding, offer leadership opportunities and deliver instruction through realistic, hands-on applications.

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2 dead after Dumfries-area home invasion

By Potomac Local News
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On Wednesday, November 16, at 11:16 p.m., officers were called to a home 17400 block of Isle Royale Terrace in the Forest Park neighborhood off Van Buren Road near Dumfries to investigate a shooting.

Two adults, a man and woman were shot inside the basement by a man who had forced his way into the residence. A family dog, a male Pitbull mix, inside the home was also shot, police said.

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First 100 customers at Manassas Wendy’s to receive free food for a year

By Potomac Local News

In honor of its nationwide remodel project, Flynn Restaurant Group is awarding the first 100 customers at a Wendy’s restaurant in Manassas who will receive free food for a year.

The restaurant sits at 9680 Liberia Avenue. The first 100 people in line at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, November 19, 2022, when the dining room opens, will win a VIP ticket for free food for a year with purchase. Renovations will be completed throughout 2022, leaving each restaurant with a fresh, new, and improved look and feel.

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Taxpayers should buy failed Aquia Town Center, says Stafford Sup

By Potomac Local News

Stafford County Supervisor Monica Gary suggested taxpayers purchase Aquia Town Center, essentially a dirt field, the site of a formerly successful shopping plaza.

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River Rock Outfitters to use state grant to promote Fredericksburg

By Potomac Local News

An independently-owned clothing store in Fredericksburg is the recipient of state tourism money.

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Occoquan to light Christmas Tree Saturday, November 19

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Join us in the Town of Occoquan this Saturday, November 19, for our annual town tree lighting and shop late event. While you shop from 4:00 p.m. to 8 p.m. you will be able to enjoy an adult beverage from participating restaurants as you stroll the streets of town.

Occoquan will be decorated for the holidays, the New Dominion Choraliers will perform, and from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. River Mill Park will host fire pits for roasting marshmallows, with s’more packets and hot cocoa also available for purchase. Of course, don’t forget to stop in front of Town Hall (314 Mill Street) at 6 p.m. (note the time change from prior years) for the annual lighting of the town tree.

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New color scheme for crossing guards, parking enforcement

By Potomac Local News

Crossing guards in Prince William County got new wheels this week.

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After Spanberger win, Virginia ‘may be on the list of purple states in 2024’

By Potomac Local News
Rep. Abigail Spanberger (D, VA-7) and Virginia Senator Tim Kaine (D).

Voter Janet Evans did not expect to run into the congresswoman at Lewis and Clark Elementary school in Caroline County. Months earlier, she did not even know much about Spanberger, but redistricting had put Evans on the campaign team’s call list.

“I’m going to be 100% honest with you,” Evans said. “I was totally fangirling when I saw her.”

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Dollar Tree disrobing: police search for suspect

By Potomac Local News

Prince William police report an indecent exposure that occurred on November 14 at 3:15 p.m.

Officers responded to a Dollar Tree located at 14610 Lee Highway in Gainesville (20155) to investigate an indecent exposure. The investigation revealed an unknown man approached and exposed himself to a female employee in the business.

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