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Jackson Ulmer, 23, of Stafford County Joins VSP

[Photo: Virginie State Police]A Stafford County man is now among the ranks of the Virginia State Police. Press release: A resident of Stafford County, and a resident of Fauquier County, were among the...

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Fredericksburg’s Drinking Water Unaffected Amid Rapidan River Investigation

The Virginia Department of Health’s Office of Drinking Water and the Rapidan Service Authority issued a continued "Do Not Use Water Advisory" for the Wilderness Water Treatment Plant. The advisory,...

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ICE’s Struggle with Sanctuary Cities in Virginia Detailed in New Report

[Photo: Sfnewsfeed.us on Facebook]Several Virginia locales, including Occoquan, Dumfries, Haymarket, Manassas, Manassas Park, and Quantico, are now classified as sanctuary jurisdictions, according to a...

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Police Raise Alarm for Man Missing Since April

Beer The Prince William County Police Department is urgently seeking public assistance to locate Caleb Anthony Beer, a missing endangered adult last contacted on April 6, known to frequent areas in...

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Driver Killed in Fiery Crash in Lake Ridge

Police are investigating a fatal incident where a vehicle, found engulfed in flames at the intersection of Old Bridge Rd. and Occoquan Rd. in Woodbridge, had a driver who died at the scene after...

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Police Department Community Fair is Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024

[Photo: Prince William County Government]The Prince William County Police Department will host a community fair on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024, from noon to 4 p.m. at Sean Connaughton Plaza in Woodbridge....

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Labor Day Brings I-95 E-ZPass Lanes Schedule Change; Regular Reversal Times...

On Labor Day, September 2, 2024, the 95 Express Lanes will operate northbound all day, with the regular reversal schedule resuming on Tuesday, September 3, including the end of the summer schedule and...

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Washington Capitals Launch Second Season of Youth Inline Hockey League

(Photo | Fredericksburg Youth Roller Hockey League) The Washington Capitals announced the second season of the Capitals Inline Hockey League (CIHL), which launched in 2023 as a co-ed youth inline...

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Meet the Principal: Q+A with Gainesville Middle’s New Principal, Edward Schultz

Welcome to a new Potomac Local News series, "Meet the Principal." With nearly two dozen new principals in Prince William County this school year, it's important to get to know the folks in their new...

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Talya Conroy Becomes CEO of Manassas ARTFactory

Talya Conroy. ARTFactory announced Talya Conroy as the new chief executive officer on Aug. 23 in a press release. “It is an honor to serve our community in this capacity. I am humbled by the trust the...

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Fredericksburg Man Arrested After Knife-Wielding Incident at Walmart,...

A Walmart employee suffered minor injuries after a 68-year-old Fredericksburg man attempted to assault staff with a knife during a disturbance, leading to his arrest on multiple charges, police said....

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Welcome to “Meet the Principal”– Deep Dives into PWCS Leadership

Dear Potomac Local News Readers, We’re thrilled to roll out a new series titled “Meet the Principal,” crafted by our Manassas Local Editor, Caitlyn Meisner. This year, nearly two dozen new principals...

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Judge Deems Husband of Missing Woman a Flight Risk, Danger to Community;...

Insidenova.com: “The 37-year-old Manassas Park man, charged with concealing a dead body in connection with the disappearance of his wife Mamta Kafle Bhatt, was denied bond during a hearing Monday...

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Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued for Stafford County and Surrounding Areas

The National Weather Service has issued a severe thunderstorm warning for Stafford County, including Aquia Harbour and King George, effective until 3:15 p.m. today. This warning comes as a series of...

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2 Adults, 1 Child Displaced After Townhouse Fire

A Prince William County Fire Marshal attributes a townhouse fire in Woodbridge to improper propane grill use. The damage was limited to the home's exterior, and the Red Cross assisted displaced...

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Unhealthy Air Forecast for Northern Virginia

[Photo by Maddison McMurrin on Unsplash]The Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments has issued a Code Orange air quality alert for August 27. The alert indicates unhealthy conditions for...

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State Police: Issue Critically Missing Adult Alert for Nancy Briesemeister

Nancy Briesemeister The Virginia State Police issued a critically missing adult alert on behalf of the Fredericksburg Police Department on August 26, 2024. The Fredericksburg Police Department is...

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Sentara Northern Virginia Medical Center Leaders Discuss Prestigious Magnet...

Photo: SNVMC leaders (L – R): Heather Causseaux, Mandy Gensimore, Christy Grabus, Debra Lee, and Jeff Joyner. Sentara Northern Virginia Medical Center (SNVMC) has been awarded the prestigious Magnet...

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Former Marine, Stafford Man Convicted in Federal Court for Child Pornography...

Albert V. Bryan U.S. Courthouse, Eastern District of Virginia A Stafford man has been convicted by a federal judge in Alexandria on charges of receiving and possessing child sexual abuse material...

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Prince William County Schools First Week Wrap-Up

Prince William County Schools Superintendent LaTanya McDade visiting a school in the first week. [Via PWCS on X]As Prince William County Schools heads into the second week of school, let's take a look...

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