Author: Potomac Local News
Anglers of all ages are invited to the 2026 Occoquan Shad Run this Saturday. The Town of Occoquan is hosting the free event from 9 a.m. to noon on April 11 at River Mill Park, giving participants a chance to fish the historic Occoquan River during the spring shad migration.
Anglers can cast from approved riverbank spots, the footbridge or by launching a kayak or boat directly onto the water. The run focuses mainly on hickory shad, though American shad may appear. American shad must be released immediately because of a statewide conservation moratorium.
Prince William County detectives arrested an 18-year-old Dumfries man Wednesday in connection with the fatal shooting of another 18-year-old during a confrontation near basketball courts in the 1800 block of Potomac Shores Parkway.
Kennsington Duane Adams, 18, of Dumfries, was taken into custody at his home with help from the U.S. Marshal’s Task Force. He faces charges of second-degree murder, use of a firearm in commission of a felony, discharge of a firearm into an occupied dwelling, willful discharge of a firearm in a public place, and concealed carry. He is being held without bond; a court date is pending.
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The Greater Fredericksburg Kennel Club presented the Stafford County Sheriff’s Office with a $2,349 donation on April 7, 2026, to support its K-9 unit.
Sharon Allen, vice president of the kennel club, joined Captain Worcester, Lieutenant Fetterolf, Lieutenant Kreider, First Sergeant Demirci, Deputy Jett, Deputy Sterne, Deputy Eastman and K-9 Ruby for the presentation. The money will go toward new tools and technology to help keep the community safe.
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Imagine five nuns in full habit, tapping their way across a school auditorium stage while belting out show tunes about bingo, bad soup, and buried sisters. That’s not a fever dream—it’s the opening number of Nunsense, the long-running musical comedy that Actors Theatre is bringing to the Virginia ARTfactory in Manassas for a limited run next week.
The production opens Friday, April 10, and runs through Sunday, April 19, giving Northern Virginia theater fans a perfect excuse to trade their weekday routines for an evening (or matinee) of pure, unfiltered fun. Presented as a fundraiser for Actors Theatre, every ticket sold helps keep community theater thriving right here in our backyard. If you’ve been looking for a show that delivers big laughs without a big-city price tag, this is it.
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Samuel Anthony Morrill, “S.A.M.”, of Dumfries, Virginia passed away during emergency surgery on Saturday morning, February 21, 2026. Sam’s sudden passing is an incredibly painful and heartbreaking loss to his family and close friends.
After graduating from Gar-Field Senior High School in June 2008, Sam completed a program where he learned shipbuilding skills through carpentry at the Seaport of Alexandria.
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Helen Zurita, a longtime Manassas resident and community organizer, announced her candidacy Monday for one of three open seats on the Manassas City Council.
Zurita, who works as a community liaison for the nonprofit Creating Foundations for Hope, which supports hunger relief efforts, said her campaign focuses on practical leadership that puts working families and neighborhoods first. She emphasized protecting the city’s character while encouraging responsible growth, strengthening trust between residents and local government, and ensuring every part of the community feels heard.
“The put back at the final horn lifted the University of Mary Washington men’s basketball team to the 2026 NCAA Division III National Championship, 75-73, over Emory University,” University of Mary Washington Athletics reported. “The Eagles claim the first men’s team national championship in school history, and cap a magical season in which the Eagles finished 30-3.”
Sophomore forward Colin Mitchell’s dramatic rebound and layup as time expired sealed the victory on Sunday evening at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis. Junior guard Kye Robinson earned Tournament Most Outstanding Player honors with a game-high 27 points, while Jay Randall and Kaden Bates joined him on the all-tournament team.