Gov. Glenn Youngkin has announced that Apex Mills, a specialty supplier and manufacturer of warp knit fabrics with industrial and technical applications, will invest $3.1 million to expand its East Coast presence by acquiring the former HanesBrands facility and its equipment in Patrick County.

“These draft standards are stronger because they reflect the contributions of subject-matter experts, thoughtful citizens, and a broad set of organizations across two administrations,” Secretary of Education Aimee Guidera said. “They better meet Governor Glenn Youngkin’s directive to teach all history—the good and the bad—and will prepare all of Virginia’s students to become informed and engaged citizens and members of our democracy, communities and economy.”

Deshundra Jefferson has announced that she is running for Chair of the Prince William Board of County Supervisors in 2023. Jefferson, who lives in Montclair, will face fellow Democrat Ann Wheeler, who’s held the position since 2020.

Prince William County police detectives have charged a 20-year-old Washington D.C. man in connection to a quintuple shooting that was reported to have occurred at a home located in the 17900 block of Milroy Dr in Dumfries (22026) during the morning hours yesterday,Wednesday, Jan. 4.

PWC Police investigate shooting of one child and four teens in Dumfries

On Jan. 2, Bob Weir won the Republican nomination for the Gainesville seat on Prince William County Board of Supervisors. A Special Election will be held Feb. 21 to fill a vacancy created by the Dec. 16 resignation of Gainesville Supervisor Pete Candland

The Prince William Republican Committee will meet at Park Valley Church in Haymarket tonight so Gainesville District Republicans can choose a candidate for Gainesville Supervisor. Carol Fox, the GOP's Gainesville District chairman, will chair tonight's meeting. The candidate will be on the ballot in a Feb. 21 Special Election being held to fill the vacancy created by the resignation of Pete Candland.

Congressman Gerry Connolly (D-VA), Chairman of the House Subcommittee on Government Operations, says the GOP's rules package would "dismantle the federal workforce and carry out political vendettas at the expense of career civil servants."