In one case, the alleged robbery suspect demanded money from cash register be put on gift card.

On Tuesday, Dec. 8, the suspect sought in connection to the armed robbery that was reported to have occurred at the 7-Eleven located at 7500 Cushing Rd. in Manassas (20109) on Nov. 22, was arrested.

On Monday, Dec. 7, detectives with the Prince William County Police Department's Violent Crimes Unit, in coordination with members of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), Manassas City Police Department, and Arlington Police Department, identified and charged the suspect sought in connection to the attempted bank robbery that occurred at the TD Bank located at 13630 Foulger Square in Woodbridge (22192) on Nov. 25.

Virginia's State Corporation Commission (SCC) is extending the existing general moratorium on utility shutoffs from Aug. 31 until Sept. 16. The extension gives the General Assembly, currently in special session, additional time to enact any legislation it may choose addressing the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on utility customers, an SCC news release said.

Gov. Ralph Northam has announced $70 million for small businesses and nonprofit organizations whose normal operations were disrupted by the COVID-19 pandemic. The funding will come through Rebuild VA, a new economic recovery fund, and grants of up to $10,000 will be awarded to approximately 7,000 applicants to cover eligible expenses.

Rep. Rob Wittman is asking Congress to approve and fud a new Long Bridge to ease congestion along the I-95 corridor and cut down on the commuter travel time that plagues many VA-01 residents. The construction of a separate passenger-only bridge will allow freight to move more freely from the Port of Virginia, taking thousands of large trucks off of Virginia roadways.

The Bull Run Republican Women’s Club (BRRWC) has announced the 2020 Prince William County student winner of its annual Scholarship for Excellence in Scholastic Achievement and Leadership Qualities.

Northern Virginia Electric Cooperative (NOVEC) recently donated $1,000 to Centreville's Ciao Osteria restaurant to support its efforts to feed hospital workers and first responders during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.