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AARP tips on how to avoid online shopping scams this holiday season

AARP Virginia says, "The holiday deals have already begun, but not all those great deals you see online are legit. The start of the online holiday shopping season means that online scams intensify with it.Here are the two simple steps you can take to stay a step ahead of the online Grinch this holiday shopping season."

Injured fire victim in Dumfries helicoptered to regional burn center; four adults displaced

On Saturday, Nov. 26. 2022, at 7:26 a.m. Prince William County fire and rescue units were dispatched to the 3600 block of Dalhgreen Place (Dumfries) for a report of a person trapped inside a townhouse on fire, according to Matt Smolsky, deputy fire chief. A second alarm was requested with the report of a person trapped. Cause of fire under investigation.

PWC Crime Report: Nov. 23, 2022 -  Suspect allegedly attempts to take children from Manassas home

County Police report Nov. 21-23 incidents and arrests.

HHS National Disaster Distress Helpline 1-800-985-5990 can give immediate crisis counseling

The Disaster Distress Helpline, at 1-800-985-5990, can provide immediate counseling in 100+ languages and ASL, to anyone who is seeking help in coping with the mental or emotional effects of disaster or distress such as Tuesday night’s mass shooting (Tuesday, Nov. 22) in a Chesapeake, Va. store.

Can you help police identify suspect in Manassas bank robbery on Saturday, Nov. 19?

On Saturday, November 19, 2022 at 9:19AM, Prince William County Police officers responded to the Bank of America located at 8501 Sudley Rd in Manassas (20110) to investigate a robbery. The investigation revealed an unknown man entered the bank and approached a teller where he passed a note demanding money and implying he was armed with a firearm.

Governor unveils his “Make Virginia Home” plan to meet need for more affordable housing

Today, Nov. 18, at the 2022 Virginia Governor’s Housing Conference, Governor Glenn Youngkin unveiled his “Make Virginia Home” Plan, which will promote increasing the supply of attainable, affordable, and accessible housing across the Commonwealth. For far too long, Virginians have faced unnecessary burdens that have limited their housing options and opportunities. Today’s plan is a needed step to improve housing options and keeps my commitment to lower the cost of living and make Virginia the best place to live, work, and raise a family,” said Gov. Youngkin.

Woman-founded and led small disadvantaged business to expand in Norfolk

Healthcare Management Firm ARDX® to make capital investment of $2.4 million to relocate and expand in the City of Norfolk, while creating about 15 new jobs.

Man, woman, family dog shot in Dumfries home; suspect arrested at Dulles Airport

The incident was isolated to the home and the parties involved were known to one another, PWC police said.

Hunters asked to aid Va. Dept. of Wildlife in identifying Chronic Wasting Disease in deer population

Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources (DWR) is asking hunters for their continued support and assistance with the Department’s chronic wasting disease (CWD) surveillance efforts. Each deer hunting season, DWR works closely with local hunters, processors and taxidermists to monitor the geographic spread of the disease and prevalence trends in deer populations.

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