Manassas

Hundreds Gather in Manassas to Remember Charlie Kirk

By Uriah Kiser

The vigil began at 7:30 p.m. at the LOVE sign in downtown Manassas and lasted about 20 minutes. City resident Bill Billard, who initiated the gathering, stood before the crowd and urged people to pray and remember Kirk for bringing people together.

Billard said he was surprised by the turnout in Northern Virginia. “Charlie spoke the truth that made people mad, and he paid … the sacrifice of Christ for him,” he told attendees, drawing a parallel between Kirk’s death and the suffering of Jesus. He encouraged people to “carry on the fight” and not be afraid to speak out.

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Fredericksburg

Fredericksburg Police Chief to Retire as City Records Region’s Highest Crime Rate

By Uriah Kiser

Police Chief Brian Layton will retire after more than three decades with the Fredericksburg Police Department, the city announced Friday.

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Shooting in Woodbridge Leaves One Dead, Another Injured—Police Say It Wasn’t Random

By Uriah Kiser
[Photo: Alan Gloss]

The folks at Prince William County Police just told Potomac Local News that a 35-year-old man—now identified as David Kapay Kallo of Fredericksburg—was found shot and killed around 7 p.m. near the 13700 block of Telegraph Road. A second man, 27, ran from the scene and was found at a nearby restaurant with non-life-threatening injuries.

Detectives say Kallo had been arguing with two unidentified men shortly before the gunfire erupted. Officers are now asking anyone who may have seen or heard anything to step forward.

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Traffic

Watch for These Road Work Zones in Fredericksburg, Stafford, and Spotsylvania This Week

By Uriah Kiser

FREDERICKSBURG, Va. – The folks at VDOT just sent Potomac Local News their weekly heads-up on where road crews will be working across our area—and if you’re driving in Fredericksburg, Stafford, or Spotsylvania this week, here’s what you need to know.

On I-95, expect overnight lane closures southbound between Courthouse Road (Exit 140) and Centreport Parkway (Exit 136), and northbound between Ladysmith (Exit 110) and Spotsylvania (Exit 126). Crews will be doing milling, paving, and rumble strip installation.

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Manassas

Hundreds to Gather Tonight in Manassas for Candlelight Vigil Honoring Charlie Kirk

By Uriah Kiser

MANASSAS, Va. – A candlelight vigil will be held tonight in downtown Manassas to honor conservative activist Charlie Kirk, who was killed last week during a speaking event in Utah.

According to a Facebook event page, more than 300 people have responded to attend the gathering at the LOVE sign in Old Town. The vigil, organized by local resident Bill Ballerd, begins at 7:30 p.m.

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Manassas

Parents Clash With School Leaders Over Grades and Low Test Scores

By Uriah Kiser
Community members gather around a table to share concerns over the “50 floor” grading policy during the Manassas schools town hall on Sept. 11, 2025.

Parents and teachers pressed school leaders Thursday night over grading policies and accountability in Manassas City Public Schools, raising concerns that a controversial “50 floor” grading scale encourages students to coast rather than complete their work.

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Business

Chamber Shake-Up: Monroe Steps Down, Snare Takes Over Amid Past Controversy

By Uriah Kiser

The Prince William Chamber of Commerce announced on Sept. 11, 2025, that Jinnae Monroe has resigned as Chair, less than a month after Dumfries leaders recognized her historic appointment as the first Black woman to lead the chamber’s board of directors.

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Prince William

Prince William County Holds 9/11 Memorial Ceremony 24 Years After Terror Attacks

By Alan Gloss
Max and Paula Gonzalez, who were in New York City during the terror attacks, spend a quiet moment together in the County’s 9/11 memorial. Paula was in One World Trade Center and lost two co-workers in the attacks. Max spent 191 days at ground zero participating in the cleanup efforts with the NY Guard. They now call Prince William County home (Photo by Alan Gloss)

Prince William County marked the 24th anniversary of the September 11, 2001, terror attacks with a memorial ceremony at the Liberty Memorial Fountain on September 11, 2025.

County officials, first responders, and residents gathered to honor the nearly 3,000 people killed that day, including 22 Prince William County residents.

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