Roads remain slick and hazardous as snow bands move through northern Virginia today, Wednesday, March 21. Virginia Department of Transportation asks drivers to continue to avoid driving for safety during the height of today’s winter storm, according to VDOT's noon update received in the Observer office at 12:23 p.m.

Virginia Agriculture Week is March 18-24, and Tuesday, March 20 is National Agriculture Day. I ask you to think about the people who are the heart and soul of American agriculture and those who support agricultural industries.

Delegate Tim Hugo reports that a bipartisan agreement has been reached to increase funding and implement necessary reforms to Metro, without raising taxes.

March 18 - 24, 2018 is Virginia Agriculture Week and the ideal time to celebrate the success of Virginia’s leading private industry, agriculture. Agriculture has been the backbone of the state's economy for more than four centuries.

The seasonally adjusted unemployment rate has remained steady at 3.6 percent for five consecutive months—the lowest rate since the 3.5 percent rate in April 2008 and 3.9 percentage points below the peak rate of 7.5 percent in February 2010.

On Sunday, March 11 at 3:07AM, investigators from the Prince William County Police Department's Crash Investigation Unit responded to the area of Potomac Shores Pkwy and Cherry Hill Rd in Dumfries (22026) to investigate a single vehicle crash. A front seat passenger, identified as a juvenile male, was transported to an area hospital where he died as a result of his injuries.

A bipartisan agreement on HB 1539 to increase funding and implement necessary reforms for Metro has been reached and sent to the governor for his signature, according to Del. Tim Hugo (R-Fairfax) whose district includes part of Prince William County.

"Virginia law offers protections for consumers who find themselves in need of things like tree removal or home repair after extreme weather. Attorney General says state residents should "carefully review any terms before paying for any good or service" and contact his office as soon as possible if you think you're being illegally overcharged or suspect someone may be running a scam."