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Time to pay Prince William County property taxes; deadline is Dec. 5

Taxpayers are encouraged to pay their taxes before the Dec. 5 due date. A late payment penalty of 10 percent will apply to any unpaid tax balance after the Dec. 5 deadline. Additionally, interest will accrue monthly on unpaid balances at a rate of 10 percent per annum until they are fully paid.

Avoid falling into problem gambling—take steps to help yourself

Sports betting can be an enjoyable pastime for most people, but for 2-3 percent of the adult population, it can lead to more gambling. The Prince William County Community Services, or CS, stands ready to help. Check out Sports Betting: If You Bet, Know Your Limits” on Thursday, Feb. 8, at 7 p.m. to learn more about problem gambling,

If you don’t like surprises, you might like this bill to ban certain fees

Senate Bill 388 sponsored by State Senator Stella Pekarsky’s (D-Fairfax) would ban surprise extra fees in many transactions, including phone upgrades, concert tickets, car rentals and hotel stays.

Lake Ridge area man robbed inside 7-Eleven by an acquaintance

PWC Police said their investigation revealed the victim, a 35-year-old man, was followed into the store by an acquaintance, identified as the accused. Once inside the business, the accused demanded money from the victim. No encounter occurred with employees or the business itself, according to the police report.

Surprise call from your utility company? It may be a scammer, warns AARP

Every winter, utility scams spike as scammers claiming to be from the utility company say you haven’t been paying your bill and they threaten to cut off service if you don’t make an immediate payment.

Virginia Congressman Gerald Connolly named Most Effective Legislator by UVA

Rep. Connolly aid his "legislative effectiveness score is the highest in the House, and more than seven times higher than the average Member of Congress. I am proud of this distinction, not just for myself, but for what it means for Congress as an institution. My team and I proved that, even in the most divided environment, progress is still possible if we are willing to put our heads down and do the work."

Reward offered in Dec. 28 Woodbridge murder linked to argument over fentanyl pills, police say

Prince William County Police are offering a reward of up to $5,000 for information that leads to the arrest and conviction of suspect in the Dec. 28 murder in Woodbridge. The victim has been identified as Patricia Kathlean BEGLIN, 51, of no fixed address

AARP Virginia Fraud Alert: AI For Good AND Bad

The holidays are a time when friends and family of all ages gather together, share updates on their lives and recount cherished memories. One thing to add to that list this year: a conversation on how to stay safe from fraud.

AARP Virginia Fraud Alert for Dec.11: Check group twice before donating

'Tis the season of giving, and for those in the spirit, telling the difference between a real charity and a con can be a challenge.

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