Victim shot multiple times, police said.

Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin issued Executive Order 35, on Aug. 7, 2024 codifying election security procedures put into place during his administration. These include stringent ballot security, complete and thorough counting machine testing, and best-in-the-nation voter list maintenance.

Farming and gardening operations are the most likely occupations to be affected by hurricanes, Virginia agricultural experts advise being prepared for bad weather.

Incidents, arrests and ongoing investigations summarized.

When the clouds roll out and the smoke clears, criminal scammers tend to move in, warns Virginia AARP.

How dry has this summer been? So dry that the U.S. Dept. of Agriculture has issued "natural disaster designations" for 15 locations in Virginia and contiguous area. This means farmers in Prince William County can now apply for drought assistance emergency loans. So can nearby farmers in Fairfax, Stafford, Culpeper and Fauquier.

The Aug. 7 Open House is about redevelopment of part of the Belmont Bay neighborhood and an opportunity for residents to learn more about the project from developer Miller & Smith and to share feedback about the proposal.

Get ready to shop 'til you drop this weekend at the Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton Knights of Columbus Annual Parish Yard Sale, at Seton Hall, 12807 Valleywood Drive, in the Lake Ridge community of Woodbridge, VA 22192.

Morning of Aug. 1 & 2, 2024: Prince William County Police received many calls for assistance.