In the first economic development announcement for Virginia’s industrial hemp industry. Gov. Ralph Northam announced Oct. 31 that the first commercial industrial hemp fiber processing facility in Virginia will locate in Wythe County. Vitality Farms, LLC, operating as Appalachian Biomass Processing, will invest $894,000, create 13 new jobs, and plans to purchase more than 6,000 tons of Virginia-grown industrial hemp over the next three years, at a value of more than $1 million.

On October 29, 2019 at approximately 12:30 p.m., officers responded to the area of Leighton Pl for a report of a shooting. One victim was transported to a local area hospital.

Detectives with the Prince William County Police Department's Homicide Unit have identified the man killed in the shooting that occurred in the 2300 block of Briar Rose Ln in Woodbridge (22192) on October 21.

Scientists at the University of Virginia School of Medicine have discovered a strange new organelle inside our cells that helps to prevent cancer by ensuring that genetic material is sorted correctly as cells divide.

The Virginia Department of Education and the Virginia Council on the Interstate Compact on Educational Opportunity for Military Children are recognizing ten Prince William County Schools among 123 schools designated as “Purple Star” schools. The Purple Star designation is awarded to military-friendly schools that have demonstrated their commitment to meeting the needs of military-connected students and their families.

On October 21 at 11:04PM, officers responded to the 2300 block of Briar Rose Ln in Lake Ridge (22192) to investigate a shooting. When officers arrived, they located an unresponsive man outside in the parking area who had been shot, according to Sgt. Jonathan Perok, police department spokesman.

Va. Board of Education has issued new standards of quality that will require more money and higher staffing ratios for public schools

Three incidents on Oct. 17 and one late on Oct. 16 involving firearms have Prince William County Police investigating.