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Siren teting Nov. 20 at 10 a.m. for Occoquan Dam

On Wednesday, Nov.20, 2024, at 10 a.m., Fairfax Water will conduct its annual test of the Occoquan Dam Siren warning system.

Thinking about building a deck? Prince William County offers tips

Building safety experts from the county's development administration sectionwill share important information and dive into everything from fire safety tips and home maintenance best practices, to how to permit your next home project.

Verndell Robinson to make community her priority in bid for Potomac Supervisor seat

“It’s simple. Everyone deserves to love where we live. That means putting the needs of our families first and focusing on the issues that are important to them. As your Supervisor, I’ll be transparent and put constituents first. I’ll focus on responsible land development, affordable housing, and the welfare and safety of our communities.”“It’s time to make our community a priority," she said in a statement.

Ashworth appointed Special Prosecutor in Warren County

Amy Ashworth, Commonwealth’s Attorney for Prince William County and the Cities of Manassas and Manassas Park, obtained indictments May 8, 2023, when a a Warren County Grand Jury returned felony assault indictments against a current and former member of the Warren County Sheriff’s Office.

Prince William Board of County Supervisors adopts budget, sets tax rates, raises salaries

“This Board has been committed to diversifying the county’s tax base, and we are seeing the results of that with this budget, allowing for us to invest in our community and our workforce while providing residents a flat tax bill for the first time in 14 years,” Chair At-Large Ann Wheeler was quoted as saying in the county's news release. The Board adopted a 6 percent market adjustment for all general government, or civilian, positions, and a 15 percent adjustment for sworn/uniformed personnel in Fire and Rescue, the Adult Detention Center and the Sheriff’s Office, as well as a 15 percent increase for Public Safety Communications telecommunicators, the news release said.

PWC fire marshals charge suspect with attempted murder related to a 2022 townhouse fire in Dumfries

On April 16, 2023 Prince William County Fire Marshals report they charged a suspect with two counts of Attempted Murder in the second degree, Arson of an occupied dwelling, and obtaining money by false pretenses.

PWC jury returns “guilty’ verdict in 2021 aggravated malicious wounding case

On April 7, 2023, a Prince William County jury found Cody Dale Davis guilty of one count of Aggravated Malicious Wounding. The jury deliberated for approximately ten minutes before returning the verdict of guiltyy, according to a news release issued by the office of Amy Ashworth, Commonwealth's Attorney. The Defendant faces a maximum term of imprisonment of life in prison and a fine of not more than $100,000.

Prince William Republicans cancel nominating conventions for constitutional offices

Iincumbent Sheriff Glen Hill, and Matt Lowery, candidate for Commonwealth Attorney, will be the Republican candidates for these offices. No Republican filed for the position of Clerk of Court.

Four home fires erupt during one hour April 7 displacing 54 people; no one is injured

Between 3:28 PM and 4:27 PM on Friday, April 7, 2023, Prince William County fire and rescue units were dispatched to four working fires in three communities.

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