News
Lingamfelter Chosen as Delegate at GOP Convention
May 14, 2012
WOODBRIDGE, Va. — This past Saturday, Delegate L. Scott Lingamfelter, R-Prince William, Fauquier, was elected to represent Virginia’s First Congressional District at the 2012 Republican National Convention in Tampa, Fla
Woman Faces Unlawful Wounding Charge
May 14, 2012
DUMFRIES, Va. — A woman faces unlawful wounding charges after an argument turned violent Saturday morning.
Baseball Interns Get Chance at Love
May 14, 2012
WOODBRIDGE, Va. — Can love be found on the baseball diamond? At Pfitzner Stadium in Woodbridge, the Potomac Nationals hope so.
Showers Start off Week
May 14, 2012
Showers and the threat of a thunderstorm are in the forecast today, with three-quarters of an inch of rain possible today.
New Law Prohibits Pointing Lasers at Aircraft
May 14, 2012
RICHMOND, Va. –When a police helicopter was flying overhead searching for a criminal suspect in Virginia Beach, Christopher Willingham did something he now acknowledges was “stupid”: He pointed a green laser at the helicopter – temporarily blinding the pilot and halting the search.
Nationals Swept by Carolina
May 13, 2012
ZEBULON, N.C. – In their first ever series, Carolina completed the three-game sweep of the Potomac Nationals with a 3-2 victory Sunday afternoon in Zebulon. For the first time this year, Potomac had just two hits in a nine-inning game.
Prizes Offered in PRTC Commuter Scavenger Hunt
May 13, 2012
WOODBRIDGE, Va. — Omni SmartCommute, a program of the Potomac and Rappahannock Transportation Commission, has launched an interactive scavenger hunt, called the Web Hunt, for those who work in Prince William County and the cities of Manassas and Manassas Park.
Portion of Occoquan Road Closed
May 13, 2012
OCCOQUAN, Va. — A portion of Occoquan Road will close so sections of underground pipe can be laid.
Mudcats Pound Nationals 9-1
May 13, 2012
ZEBULON, N.C. – Carolina slugger Jeremie Tice knocked in five runs including a three-run homer in the seventh as the Mudcats beat Potomac 9-1 at Five County Stadium.
Seven Run First Propels Carolina over Potomac 9-2
May 12, 2012
ZEBULON, N.C. – In the first ever meeting between the franchises, the Carolina Mudcats defeated the Potomac Nationals 9-2 powered by a seven run first inning.
Car Collides with Garage in Lake Ridge
May 11, 2012
LAKE RIDGE, Va. — At 12:42am Friday, fire and rescue units responded to a report of a vehicle into a home 11972 Cotton Mill Drive in Lake Ridge.
Hazmat Crews Called to Dale City Home
May 11, 2012
DALE CITY, Va. — Hazmat crews were called Friday night to a home once known for its elaborate Christmas decorations, after swimming pool chemicals made a man sick.
Sticky Situation for Unwanted BBQ Vendors in Dumfries
May 11, 2012
DUMFRIES, Va. — Saturday will be a good day for roadside barbeque vendors in Dumfries. The annual Charter Day celebration will be held there tomorrow, and that means grill masters can set up shop and satisfy the cravings of those who love slow-smoked meats in savory sauce.
Police Ride will Stop at Marine Museum
May 11, 2012
QUANTICO, Va. — Law enforcement officers from Prince William, Stafford, and from across the county are riding bicycles to remember fallen heroes.
Keyes, Bullpen Beat Salem 5-2
May 10, 2012
SALEM, Va. – Potomac avoided the sweep with a 5-2 win over the Salem Red Sox at LewisGale Field on Thursday night.
Aquatics Program Awarded in Prince William
May 10, 2012
PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY, Va. — The Prince William County Park Authority’s Aquatics program has been awarded the 2011 Gold International Aquatic Safety Award, from Jeff Ellis & Associates, Inc.
Dumfries Proposed Noise Threshold Increased, Penalties Unchanged
May 10, 2012
Now, for the first time since 2007, the town police department wants to update its noise ordinance – a document that dictates how loud certain noises can be within town limits, and what fines or penalties violators have to pay.
Korean Baptist Church Burglarized
May 10, 2012
NORTH STAFFORD, Va. — A church in North Stafford was burglarized and now lawn its care equipment is missing.
Headlines: Rail Project Off Track, Rural Study Funded
May 10, 2012
Stafford schools will offer teachers a stipend, things are off track for a rail project that was to bridge Prince William and Stafford, and Manassas holds its gay-straight prom in Old Town.
Dogwood Marks Arbor Day in Dale City
May 10, 2012
DALE CITY, Va. — Prince William Neabsco District Supervisor John D. Jenkins chose Martin Luther King Elementary School for this year’s annual Neabsco District Arbor Day Celebration and to be the recipient of a native dogwood tree.
