Forecasters at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) are predicting another above-average hurricane season this year with a likely range of 14 to 21 named storms (winds of 39 mph or higher), of which 6 to 10 could become hurricanes (winds of 74 mph or higher), including 3 to 6 major hurricanes (category 3, 4 or 5; with winds of 111 mph or higher).

Environmental and community advocates are hosting a town hall this Thursday, April 28, at Battlefield High School in Haymarket at 6:30 p.m., on several upcoming, controversial land-use issues that they say threaten the regional water supply and National historical heritage.

The Digital Mapping Program for Virginia K–12 Schools now has $6.5 million available to fund up to $3,500 per public school to create a common operation picture through digital maps for school administrators and first responders to use during emergencies.

Experience a unique chance to see eagles and other animals up close now for the 24th year.

Take cancelled checks, out-of-date files and documents you no longer need and more for free shredding 10 a..m. to 1 p.m. rain or shine tomorrow, Saturday, April 23 at Guaranteed Rate, 14091 Daves Store Lane, Gainesville.

Prince William County's Solid Waste Division has reported that the PWC Landfill off Dumfries Road (Rte. 234) and the Balls Ford Road Facility will be open on Sundays, beginning April 24.

Kingspan Insulation LLC manufactures energy efficiency and moisture management products for the residential and commercial construction industries. The company will increase production capacity by adding a new manufacturing facility for high-demand, ultra-high energy efficient OPTIM-R® vacuum insulated panels to further expand its footprint on the East Coast. The project will create 37 new jobs. In keeping with Kingspan’s Planet Passionate initiative, a 10-year global sustainability program that aims to significantly reduce its environmental footprint, the expanded facility will incorporate a number of sustainability aspects.

Governor Glenn Youngkin has announced that Matthew Wells is the next director of the Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation. The DCR is Virginia’s lead natural resource conservation agency, overseeing the commonwealth’s natural habitat, parks, clean water, dams and access to the outdoors.