With the possibility of Hurricane Matthew impacting our region, now is the time to review your emergency preparedness kit and plans prior to the storm. “The more prepared you are prior to an emergency, the more likely you will survive an emergency, states Prince William County Fire & Rescue Chief Kevin McGee. “Planning for an emergency only takes a few low-cost steps to ensure your safety when a disaster arises.”

Prince William County VA Police Department's crime report for Tuesday, Oct. 4, 2016.

Fraud and attempted fraud investigated by Manassas Police. Learn what to look out for and heed these nifty Crime Prevention TIPS. If a deal seems too good to be true, it probably is. Avoid becoming a victim of fraud by consulting a trusted friend, family member, or Police when someone offers you a deal that requires any payment or fund transfers from you up front.

Prince William County VA Police Department crime log for Monday, Oct. 3, 2016.

Discover careers available in the healthcare profession at Northern Virginia Community College’s Medical Education Campus open house on Saturday, Nov. 5 in Springfield.

Virginia's Attorney General Mark R. Herring will host a free public screening tonight, Monday, Oct. 3, of "Heroin: The Hardest Hit," in Warrenton at 7 p.m. Described as "a powerful, award-winning new documentary," the film aims to raise awareness of the dangers of heroin and prescription drugs to try to stop the epidemic of fatal overdoses.

On September 26, the suspect allegedly involved in a child neglect case which was reported to have occurred on August 12 was arrested without incident in Arundel County, Maryland. The accused was extradited back to Virginia on September 29.

Prince William County Community Services department is inviting people to "Relax and Recharge" at its 11th Annual Mental Health Awareness Event on Wednesday, Oct. 12,. The aim of the event is to "educate, inspire and dispel myths about mental illness," said Andrea Richardson, a Prince William County Community Services therapist.