Over one-third of U.S. adults who have bought something through an ad on their social media feed report being defrauded, according to a new AARP survey. Don’t let scammers ad-vertise their way into your wallet this new year; here are three tips to stay ahead of social media shopping scams.

On Tuesday, November 26th, at approximately 7:00 a.m., fire and rescue units were dispatched to a structure fire in a multi-family residence located in the 10900 block of Coverstone Drive in Manassas.

Prince William County encompasses 348 square miles and stretches from the Potomac River to the Bull Run Mountains. Road conditions may change, vary from one end of the county to the other, or improve over time but decisions are made on a divisionwide basis for the safety of people across the county.

Students in grades 7-12 who see politics in their futures or who want to learn about the inner workings of Virginia government will want to attend Del. Richard L. Anderson"s (R-51st) orientation session on Monday, Dec. 9 about participating in his 51st House District “Future Delegate Program” in 2014.

Members of the central and western Prince William/Manassas General Assembly delegation have scheduled two Town Hall meetings to meet with the citizens they represent.

Old Bridge United Methodist Church will open its doors to the community to host Thanksgiving dinner, a community tradition that is open to all, especially those who do not want to be alone. It will be Thursday, Nov. 28, at 1 p.m., 3966 Old Bridge Road, in the Lake Ridge section of Woodbridge.

New Dominion Choraliers of Prince William County will welcome the community to a holiday concert "Christmas Joys" at Forest Park High School, in Woodbridge Dec. 7 & 8.

Attorney General-elect Mark Herring released a statement following the State Board of Elections certifying him as the next Attorney General of Virginia:

One hundred sixty-five votes separate the candidates for Virginia Attorney General now that the State Board of Elections has completed its official vote count.