The Virginia Board of Game and Inland Fisheries passed the 10-year Virginia Elk Management Plan at its March 21 meeting. The plan covers from 2019 to 2028 and will guide the state game department’s management of a growing elk population.

Chief Barry Barnard of the Prince William County Police Department will host his 14th “Conversation with the Chief” on Thursday, April 4, at Bennett Elementary School, which is located at 8800 Old Dominion Drive in Manassas, The conservation will begin at 7 p.m.

As of Friday, March 29, at 7 a.m., all Novant Health UVA Health System facilities will lift visitor restrictions that were put in place Feb. 8, a news release said.

Governor Ralph Northam today, March 27, ceremonially signed legislation to improve Virginia’s foster care system. Joined by a bipartisan group of legislators, government officials, and leaders from the business and faith communities, Governor Northam also helped kick off Virginia Fosters, a statewide campaign that empowers Virginians to be the solution for children, families, and workers in the Commonwealth’s child welfare system.

Spring has sprung in Virginia, and as temperatures rise, so does the risk of mosquito-borne illnesses. The Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (VDACS) encourages horse owners to talk to their veterinarians about vaccinating their horses.

What could happen if you leave vehicle running and enter store: Manassas home springs gas leak and power lines fall March 29 after vehicle carjacked from nearby 7-11 crashes into structure.

On March 25 at 12:00PM, officers responded to the 10000 block of Turning Grass Way in Gainesville (20155) to investigate a fight in progress. The officers separated the two parties without further incident.

Some 627,000 Virginians will get back their licenses to drive after Gov. Northam March 26 amended legislation to eliminate the practice of suspending driving privileges for nonpayment of court fines and costs.