Uriah Kiser, Author at Potomac Local News

Man Found Slumped Over at Sheetz

Published February 2, 2026 at 8:49PM

[Photo: Sheetz, Inc.]

Deputies were called around 10:14 p.m. to the Sheetz at 10 Washington Square Plaza after a pickup truck reportedly backed into another vehicle. The truck was still running and in reverse when a deputy arrived, with the driver passed out at the wheel. The driver appeared disoriented when awakened and showed signs of intoxication. He was later charged with driving under the influence, third offense within ten years, and held at the Rappahannock Regional Jail without bond.

Earlier that evening, deputies arrested another driver found intoxicated and asleep behind the wheel on Maryanne Avenue, with keys in the ignition and alcohol visible inside the vehicle. A third DUI arrest followed the next night after a vehicle was found overturned in a ditch on Poplar Road, where deputies determined the male driver had been drinking. The female passenger was charged separately with obstruction of justice.

Prince William

Teen shot in intersection near Manassas

By Uriah Kiser

Published February 2, 2026 at 8:46PM

A 17-year-old male was shot in the arm during an encounter at an intersection near Manassas on Thursday afternoon, according to police.

Officers were called around 4:55 p.m. to the area of Strasburg Street and Copeland Drive in Manassas (20109). Investigators say the teen was sitting in his vehicle at the intersection when three males approached him.

Schools

School Delays And Closures Tuesday Feb 3

By Uriah Kiser

Published February 2, 2026 at 6:27PM

Several school divisions across Prince William County and the Fredericksburg region announced delays or remote learning for Tuesday, Feb. 3, 2026, due to lingering road and sidewalk conditions.

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Features

Donna Summer Musical Lights Up Riverside

By Uriah Kiser

Published February 2, 2026 at 3:02PM | Updated February 2, 2026 at 4:03PM

Jahnay Star performs as “Disco Donna” in Summer: The Donna Summer Musical at Riverside Center for the Performing Arts, leading the ensemble during one of the show’s high-energy dance numbers. [Photo: Suzanne Carr-Rossi]

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When & Where: Running now through Sunday, March 1, 2026, at Riverside Center for the Performing Arts in Stafford County.

Politics

Bill Would Shift Voter Challenges To Courts

By Uriah Kiser

Published February 2, 2026 at 2:21PM

Photo: Virginia Department of Historic Resources

A bill advancing in the Virginia General Assembly would eliminate informal voter eligibility challenges at polling places and through local registrars, instead requiring all such disputes to be resolved in circuit court.

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Fredericksburg

CRRL Libraries To Close Early Monday

By Uriah Kiser

Published February 2, 2026 at 11:39AM

Central Rappahannock Regional Library Porter Branch sits at 2001 Parkway Boulevard in North Stafford.

Central Rappahannock Regional Library locations scheduled to remain open past 5 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 2, 2026, will instead close at 5 p.m. due to continued weather impacts, and the Belmont satellite location will be closed.

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Fredericksburg

FredNats to Host Game Day Job Fair

By Uriah Kiser

Published February 2, 2026 at 11:07AM

The Fredericksburg Nationals are holding their annual game day job fair on Thursday, Feb. 5, inviting applicants for a variety of part-time positions. The event runs from 3-6 p.m. in the Total Property Services Club Level at Virginia Credit Union Stadium. On-site interviews will be conducted on a first-come, first-served basis, with no advance appointments required.

The FredNats are recruiting for multiple roles, including concessions, production, grounds, and other game-day support jobs. Applicants can fill out forms and interview the same day.

Prince William

Two Prince William Catholic teachers honored for excellence in the classroom

By Uriah Kiser

Published February 2, 2026 at 10:59AM

Two Catholic school educators from Prince William County were recognized for their teaching excellence during the Catholic Business Network–Prince William Chapter’s annual Catholic Teacher Awards ceremony. The awards were presented on Wednesday, January 21, during a dinner at the Benedictine Monastery in Bristow, according to a press release from the organization.

This year’s honorees were Kathleen Benjamin, a fifth-grade teacher at St. Thomas Aquinas Regional School, and Kimberly Hall, an art teacher at Linton Hall School. Both educators were selected based on their impact on student learning, creativity in teaching, leadership and commitment to service. The event brought together educators and local business leaders and was sponsored by CJM Enterprises–Study Smart.

Manassas

Manassas councilwoman Theresa Coates Ellis seeks re-election in 2026

By Uriah Kiser

Published February 2, 2026 at 10:51AM

Manassas City Councilwoman Theresa Coates Ellis announced she is running for re-election in the Tuesday, November 3, 2026, general election. Ellis is currently serving her second four-year term on the City Council, according to a campaign announcement.

Ellis highlighted fiscal responsibility, smart growth, education, and communication as her top priorities if re-elected. She said the city must balance affordable taxes with public safety, infrastructure maintenance, and responsible economic development. “We must focus on the needs of our residents while keeping taxes affordable,” Ellis said in the announcement.

Prince William

New indoor play venues planned at Potomac Mills

By Uriah Kiser

Published February 2, 2026 at 10:45AM

Two new indoor entertainment venues are coming to Potomac Mills, adding more options for families with children, according to a press release from the shopping center. Slick City Action Park and Kids Jungle Playground are both planned for Neighborhood 5 at the Woodbridge mall, though opening dates were not announced.

Slick City Action Park will be the first East Coast location for the fast-growing national chain. The waterless indoor action park is expected to feature multi-lane dry slides, air courts, a Junior Jungle area for toddlers, and party rooms. Mall officials say the attraction is designed for a wide range of ages and offers a high-energy alternative to traditional trampoline parks. It is planned near Visionworks.