Breaking News Local Government Just for Fun Kids Konnection Parks & Recreation Pets
PWC Annual Holiday Walk of Lights at Neabsco Regional Park opens Dec. 6
FROM Prince William County Parks and Recreation 11/26/24 / Breaking News / Local Government / Just for Fun / Kids Konnection / Parks & Recreation / Pets /
Prince William County Parks and Recreation is hosting its annual Holiday Walk of Lights at Neabsco Regional Park for the third year. The FREE lights display begins Friday, Dec. 6. New this year: Visitors can experience the magic of the holiday season with visits from holiday characters, joyful holiday music sung by carolers and an unforgettable holiday shopping experience on select nights.
Three amendments to Va. Constitution filed for 2025 Va. General Assembly to consider
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FROM Virginia State Senators Locke, Ebbin and Boysko 11/26/24 / Breaking News / Politics / State Government /
According to a news release, the three constitutional amendments were filed as Senate Joint Resolutions, and described as "covering critical issues including voter qualifications, marriage equality, and reproductive rights."
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Saving a life is as easy as wearing a seatbelt: Motorists reminded wearing seatbelts is mandatory
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FROM Prince William County Police Department 11/26/24 / Health & Safety / People & Places / Police & Fire Beat /
The Prince William County Police reminds motorists to ear your seatbelt every time because seatbelts save lives! That is the underlying message of this year’s “Click It or Ticket” seatbelt enforcement campaign, which runs through Dec. 1, 2024.
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Manassas Council names Steve Burke as new Manassas City Manager
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FROM City of Manassas 11/26/24 / Breaking News / Local Government / Manassas /
Steve Burke, an Assistant City Manager and Director of Public Works for the City of Manassas, has been named City Manager by Manassas City Council effective February. 3, 2025. Interim City Manager Douglas Keen will return to his post as Police Chief and an Assistant City Manager.
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Carolina Structural Systems to build new facility near Emporia: $5.5 million investment + 58 jobs
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FROM STAFF REPORTS 11/25/24 / Breaking News / Business / State Government /
Carolina Structural Systems, a manufacturer of custom wood trusses and other structural wood products, will invest $5.5 million to establish a new manufacturing facility near Emporia.. The company will construct a 40,000-square-foot facility in the Greensville County Industrial Park.
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AARP tips on how to avoid online shopping scams this holiday season
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FROM AARP Virginia 11/25/24 / Health & Safety / Money & Taxes /
AARP Virginia says, "The holiday deals have already begun, but not all those great deals you see online are legit. The start of the online holiday shopping season means that online scams intensify with it.Here are the two simple steps you can take to stay a step ahead of the online Grinch this holiday shopping season."
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Murder in Manassas after physical altercation escalated, police report
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FROM Prince William County Police Department Reports 11/24/24 / Breaking News / Health & Safety / Manassas / People & Places / Police & Fire Beat /
Victim shot multiple times, police said.
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Executive Order leads statewide response to protect children, improve their mental health
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FROM the Office of Gov. Glenn Youngkin 11/23/24 / Breaking News / Health & Safety / State Government / Kids Konnection /
“Executive Order 43 will empower parents with the tools they need to protect their children and sets the stage for a statewide response to reclaim childhood and ensure the next generation can thrive.”
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Buckle up seatbelts to avoid Thanksgiving fatalities, advise Virginia State Police
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FROM Virginia State Police 11/22/24 / Breaking News / Health & Safety / People & Places / Police & Fire Beat / Transportation /
If you are thankful for family and want to keep it that way, Virginia State Police urge everyone to "buckle up" when driving to and from Thanksgiving with family.
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AARP tips on how to avoid online shopping scams this holiday season
AARP Virginia says, "The holiday deals have already begun, but not all those great deals you see online are legit. The start of the online holiday shopping season means that online scams intensify with it.Here are the two simple steps you can take to stay a step ahead of the online Grinch this holiday shopping season."
