News
Torres Rookie of the Year
December 22, 2011
Deputy Cristina Torres of the Stafford County Sheriff’s Office was recently selected as the recipient of the Rockhill Ruritan Club’s Law Enforcement Officer Rookie of the Year Award.
Marine Injured in Blaze
December 21, 2011
Quantico, Va. — A fire at Quantico on Tuesday sent a Marine to Washington Hospital Center’s Burn unit.
Award Winner Called to White House
December 21, 2011
Manassas, Va. — City of Manassas Neighborhood Services Manager Kisha Wilson-Sogunro received an important phone call last week – from the White House.
Photos: Stafford Officials Sworn in
December 21, 2011
At an investiture ceremony held last night in the Board Chambers at the Stafford County Administration Center, newly-elected and reelected supervisors, constitutional officers and School Board members were installed in their offices.
Santa Shows in Occoquan, Again
December 20, 2011
Occoquan, Va. — Santa decided to make one more appearance in Occoquan this weekend before heading back to the North Pole to get ready for his annual Christmas Eve ride.
Photos: Prince William Officials Sworn In
![Prince William Sheriff Glen Hill is sworn in for his next term, a position he’s held since 2003. [Photo courtesy: Prince William County]](http://potomaclocal.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/122011-pwc-swear-in-hill-200x200.jpg "122011 pwc swear in hill")
December 20, 2011
Prince William County, Va. — Prince William County on Monday night held a swearing-in ceremony for members of the county Board of Supervisors, Sheriff’s office, and other elected positions, at the Hylton Performing Arts Center in Manassas.
Will Stafford Go ‘At-large?’
December 20, 2011
Stafford, Va. — As Stafford’s Board of Supervisor’s Chairman prepares to head to Richmond next month for his new job as Delegate, there is talk about changing the make-up of county’s Board of Supervisors.
Mobile DMV Opens
December 19, 2011
Quantico, Va. — Quantico just got a DMV office, even if it’s open just one day a month.
JCPenney to Reopen
December 19, 2011
Woodbridge, Va. — After closing its outlet store at Potomac Mills mall earlier this year, JCPenney will reopen in its old location as a full retail store.
Artist, Parrot, Teach Children
December 19, 2011
Lake Ridge, Va. — Though art education has, in a sense, fallen to the wayside in recent years, a local artist wants to change that.
Jeweler Buys Elizabeth Taylor Piece
December 19, 2011
Woodbridge, Va. — The owners of a Woodbridge jewelry store are now the owners of jewelry worn by Elizabeth Taylor.
Stafford House Synched to Holiday Tunes
December 16, 2011
North Stafford, Va. — It’s taken five electrical breakers, years of effort, 138 extension cords, and more than 30 hours of programing to bring a holiday lights display to Springlake Drive.
Health Center Provides New Option for Prenatal Care
December 16, 2011
Woodbridge, Va. — Pregnant women in the Potomac Communities with similar due dates have a new option for prenatal care.
2 Stuck at Marine Museum
December 15, 2011
Triangle, Va. — There was some hair-raising moments this morning for two people that became stuck in an elevator at the National Museum of the Marine Corps.
Changes for Historic Signs
December 15, 2011
Stafford County, Va. — As Stafford builds its brand a historical destination, some changes are coming to a $700,000 plan to erect special signs depicting the county as George Washington’s boyhood home.
More Parking Coming to Smith Lake Park
December 15, 2011
North Stafford, Va. — Parking is about to improve at Smith Lake Park in North Stafford.
VDOT Takes Questions on Parking Expansion
December 15, 2011
North Stafford, Va. — Virginia Department of Transportation officials were out Wednesday night at Moncure Elementary School in North Stafford to answer questions about the expansion of the Staffordboro Commuter Lot off Va. 610.
Special Election Mulled
December 15, 2011
North Stafford, Va. — As Del.-Elect Mark Dudenhefer (R-2, Stafford, Woodbridge) prepares for his new job in Richmond, Stafford County officials must appoint someone new to fill his Board of Supervisors seat.
Fire Rips Through House
December 15, 2011
Dumfries, Va. – A house went up in flames early Thursday in Montclair near Dumfries.
Delegation to Hold Town Hall Thursday
December 14, 2011
Woodbridge, Va. — Democrats will meet with Republicans on Thursday in Woodbridge to discuss the upcoming legislative session.
