News
Prince William Given Voting ‘Bailout’
April 11, 2012
PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY, Va. — The federal government has given a pass to Prince William County when it comes to officials deciding where voters will go to the polls.
More Chagres in Stafford School Bus Fire
April 11, 2012
STAFFORD, Va. — Two more juveniles have been charged in connection to a school bus fire in Stafford County.
‘The King and I’ Coming to the Stage
April 11, 2012
LAKE RIDGE, Va. — Woodbridge Senior High School will open Rodgers and Hammerstein’s classic musical The King and I, at Woodbridge Senior High School Main Stage Auditorium in Lake Ridge on April 19.
Beekeepers Buzzing About New Grant Program
April 11, 2012
RICHMOND, Va. – Beekeepers across Virginia soon will be able to get government money for creating new beehives – a move legislators hope will resurrect the state’s dying bee population.
Most Post Offices Won’t be Open Later for Tax Day, April 17
April 11, 2012
MERRIFIELD, Va. — Post Offices in the Northern Virginia area will not extend business hours for the April 17 federal tax filing deadline this year. Northern Virginia Post Offices closing after 5 p.m. include:
Crime Declines in Prince William
April 10, 2012
WOODBRIDGE, Va. — In 2011, police in Prince William County investigated and solved three murder cases – the fewest number of murders in the county in 10 years.
Aquatic Robotics Meet Comes to Area
April 10, 2012
PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY, Va. — Student innovation and scientific skill will be on parade when Prince William County Public Schools hosts this year’s National SeaPerch Challenge underwater robotics competition, set for Thursday in Manassas Park.
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.
Stafford Dems to Meet Prior to State Convention
April 10, 2012
STAFFORD, Va. — Stafford Democrats have an opportunity to help nominate a candidate for the U.S. House of Representatives from the 1st Congressional District and President Barack Obama for re-election.
Teen Stabbed in Stafford
April 10, 2012
STAFFORD COUNTY, Va. — A teenager was stabbed early Saturday morning in Stafford County.
‘Wrong Way’ Traffic Stop Yields Stafford Drug Bust
April 10, 2012
STAFFORD, Va. — Authorities said a car drove right into the path of oncoming traffic on U.S. 1, and then it was time to pull over the driver and see what was up.
2 Charged with Pot, Heroin Outside N. Stafford McDonalds
April 10, 2012
NORTH STAFFORD, Va. — Two men from Portsmouth face drug charges in Stafford County.
‘Mayor’s Paddles’ Kayaking in Occoquan
April 10, 2012
OCCOQUAN, Va. — The Mayor of Occoquan wants area families to get into the paddling business.
Dale City Robbery Arrests Made
April 10, 2012
DALE CITY, Va. — Police in Prince William County arrested two people in connection to a string of robberies on April 4.
I-95 HOV Closure First of Many Over Next 6 Weeks
April 9, 2012
WOODBRIDGE, Va. — A portion of Interstate 95’s High Occupancy Vehicle lanes will close this weekend — one of several total closures planned over the next six weeks.
Stafford Continues Burn Ban
April 9, 2012
STAFFORD COUNTY, Va. — The ban on open fires in Stafford County has been extended through today as conditions remain ripe for wildfires.
Prince William’s Stewart Running for Lt. Governor
April 9, 2012
WOODBRIDGE, Va. — Once the Prince William Supervisor representing the Occoquan District turned County Board Chairman, Corey Stewart will announce Wednesday his run for Virginia Lt. Governor.
Stream Tour Kicks-off in Woodbridge
April 9, 2012
WOODBRIDGE, Va. — On March 25, Prince William Conservation Alliance’s first session of the Stream Stewards program kicked off with an eye-opening tour of two badly damaged streams, one in Hylbrook Park in Woodbridge and the other half a mile away off U.S. 1.
Stafford Tech Hub a Done Deal
April 9, 2012
STAFFORD, Va. – It’s official: Stafford County will have a new technology research park outside the bustling Quantico Marine Corps Base.
