Virginia is a unique state that has an election every year. This November, Virginians will elect a Governor, Lt. Governor and Attorney General. Each party will decide its nominees through a traditional primary election on June 13, 2017.

Del. Jackson Miller is the Republican nominee for the April 18 Special Election for Clerk of Court of Prince William County and the Cities of Manassas and Manassas Park. The vacancy has occurred due to the death of Clerk of Court, and long-time Prince William public servant, Michele McQuigg, who died on February 15, 2017.

Murder Investigation *SUSPECT & VICTIM IDENTIFIED – On March 4, detectives from the Prince William County Police Department's Homicide Unit identified the suspect involved in the fatal stabbing which occurred at the Burlington Coat Factory located at 2700 Potomac Mills Cir in Woodbridge earlier that afternoon.

Homicide Investigation – On March 4 at 2:33PM, Prince William County Police officers responded to the Burlington Coat Factory located at 2700 Potomac Mills Cir in Woodbridge (22192) to investigate a stabbing. The investigation revealed that the suspect was observed shoplifting inside the store. Two loss prevention employees confronted the suspect as he exited the business. During the encounter, a struggle ensued and one of the loss prevention employees was stabbed.

Delegate Bob Marshall R-13, which includes part of Prince William County, issued the following statement March 3, after Gov. Terry McAuliffe vetoes House Bill 1468, Marshall's ICE Detainer Bill. The governor issued a statement following his veto.

National Geographic Society announced the election of Dr. Ángel Cabrera to its Board of Trustees. Cabrera, president of George Mason University, joins two other new Board members named the week of Feb. 27.

Virginia Historical Society offers a 7-session preparatory course on how to take the United States Citizenship Test. Unlike other citizenship programs, this course, held at the VHS in Richmond, offers opportunities to view original historical objects, maps, books, and documents as well as engage with experts in the history of this state and nation.

On March 3 at 9:18AM, Prince William County Police officers responded to the Wells Fargo Bank at 2867 Dale Blvd in Woodbridge (22193) to investigate a robbery. An employee reported to police that an unknown man approached the bank area, then passed a note demanding money, according to a report from Officer Nathan Probus, Prince William County Police Department spokesman.