Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace Inc., a global provider of defense and aerospace systems, will invest $71 million to establish a 150,000-square-foot facility in James City County near Williamsburg. The company will invest an additional $30 million in other costs. Virginia successfully competed with two other states for the project, which will create 180+ new jobs, according to the governor. Va. officials pointed to a recent European trade mission as vital to the deal.

Virginia Association of School Superintendents names Dr. Gail Pope of Manassas City Schools as top superintendent among 20 counties and cities in Region IV.

Hundreds of people were recognized for their volunteer work for Manassas City government and Manassas City schools.

Correcting a 5/11/11 story with wrong dates. New Dominion Choraliers' Celtic music concerts are May 14-15.

Prince William County Police Department's May 6 crime report.

A candlelight vigil and memorial tribute service May 10 during National Police Week will honor 14 fallen officers who lived or worked in Prince William County.

How should the deer population be managed at the Manassas Battlefield? National Park Service invites public comment at May 24 meeting, to assist in developing a management plan and Environmental Impact Statement.

Prince William County Police Department's May 5, 2011 crime report

Prince William County Police Department's May 4, 2011 crime report