Lorton
Carjacked Cab Found in Lorton
May 1, 2012
WOODBRIDGE, Va. — A taxicab driver was carjacked in Woodbridge early Monday.
Woodbridge Student Wins in Congressman’s Art Contest
May 1, 2012
LORTON, Va. – Five high school artists from Prince William and Fairfax won awards Saturday in Congressman Gerry Connolly’s annual 11th District Congressional Art Competition. The artwork of the first prize winner – Hope Martin of Battlefield High School in Haymarket – will hang in the U.S. Capitol for the next year where it will be seen by hundreds of thousands.
Student Artwork on Display at Workhouse
April 20, 2012
LORTON, Va. — Congressman Gerry Connolly will announce the winners of the 2012 Congressional Arts Competition for Fairfax and Prince William students residing in the 11th Congressional District at an awards reception on Saturday, April 28 at 4 pm at the Lorton Workhouse Arts Center.
Remains Identified as Missing Men from Triangle
April 19, 2012
LORTON, Va. — The remains of two men from Prince William County who went missing in 2010 tuned up in Lorton.
Fire Warnings Continue in Prince William, Stafford
April 10, 2012
With conditions still ripe for wildfires, Stafford authorities banned outside burning and Prince William officials remind residents to wait until after 4 p.m. to burn.
Early Work Slated for 95 Express Lanes
March 30, 2012
WOODBRIDGE, Va. — While final plans are not yet in place for High Occupancy Toll lanes on Interstate 95, transportation officials will begin preliminary work on the project next week.
Lorton Workhouse Expanding
September 2, 2011
Lorton, Va. — The Lorton Workhouse Arts Center is growing and some special guests will be able to find out how big the popular arts outpost will become.
Truck Driver Killed on I-95
August 8, 2011
Lorton, Va. — The driver of a tractor trailer was killed early Monday in Lorton after his truck slammed into a work truck and caught on fire.
Tips to Beat Excessive Heat
July 20, 2011
As the mercury continues its climb toward the century mark, officials are warning residents to do everything they can to keep cool.
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July 17, 2011
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Heat Advisory in Effect
July 12, 2011
Call it another summer scorcher, as a heat advisory will go into effect from noon until 8 p.m.
State Won’t Fund Hybrid Cars
July 6, 2011
Stafford, Va. –– Local governments won’t get money from Gov. Robert F. McDonnell’s massive transportation plan to purchase new hybrid fleet vehicles.
Storms Possible Before Fireworks
July 4, 2011
An overcast afternoon could lead to some summer storms this Independence Day.
One Killed, Power Out After Storms
July 3, 2011
Powerful storms rolled through the Washington area Sunday killing one and leaving hundreds in the Potomac Communities without power.
Drivers Face Long Delays
July 1, 2011
Woodbridge, Va. –– Traffic headed south on Interstate 95 in Virginia has been backed up since 11:30 a.m.
July 4th Get There Guide
June 30, 2011
Going somewhere this long Independence Day holiday weekend? We’ve got information on how to get there with fewer headaches.
HOV Violators Targeted
June 14, 2011
Taking the High Occupancy Vehicle lanes on Interstate 95 Tuesday? Make sure your car has three or more occupants.
Storms Possible Tonight
June 11, 2011
A severe thunderstorm warning has been issued for Prince William County until 3:30 p.m. Saturday.
Unemployment Lowest in Northern Virginia
June 10, 2011
Prince William County, Va. –– The unemployment rate for jurisdictions along the Potomac River continues to fall.
Video: Large Hail, Strong Storms Hit Area
June 10, 2011
Woodbridge, Va. –– A line of severe thunderstorms moved through the Potomac Communities late Thursday night bringing reports of ping pong-ball size hail in Woodbridge.
