Santa’s visit to Virginia may be brief each year, but it’s still vitally important to our state agricultural industry that his reindeer are healthy,” VDACS State Veterinarian Dr. Charlie Broaddus said. “It’s a privilege to issue permits for entry for Santa, and I hope he enjoys some fresh local Virginia milk and that the reindeer get plenty of Virginia grown carrots during their visit.”

Getting to work is a breeze for some and a hard slog for others. If you’re lucky enough to work from home, it may just be a matter of walking from one room to another. You may not even bother getting dressed or putting on makeup or shaving. Others who have to drive to work may be lucky to live close by or they have timed their departure and picked the best route to make it easier. Four locals, chosen at random, shared their driving experiences in the area.

Prince William County Police Department’s crime report for June 9, 2011.

Kettle Run High School in Nokesville in Fauquier County held its second graduation ceremony on June 2. The school's dignitaries addressed the class of 2011 before they received their diplomas. This photo shows the school's first graduation ceremony, in 2010.

Prince William County Police Department's crime report for June 8, 2011.

Members of Dominion Woman’s Club dedicated its Pinwheel Garden Project at the Hylton Performing Arts Center in Manassas to commemorate National Child Abuse Prevention Month. The club is active in the community and works to find unity in diversity, according to its motto.

Prince William County Police Department's crime report for June 7, 2011.

Prince William County Police Department's crime report for June 6, 2011.

Prince William County churches have many vacation Bible schools planned. Parents looking to have their children participate in religious learning may want to check out the June 3 issue of the Bull Run Observer for a more lengthy list of summer offerings.