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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."

Motorcyclist dies after hitting tree on Joplin Rd.

PW County Police said their investigation revealed that the operator of a 2013 Harley Davidson 883 Sportster motorcycle was traveling southbound on Joplin Rd. with a group of other riders. As the motorcycle approached the above area, the operator failed to negotiate a sharp curve in the roadway and traveled over the double yellow lines before leaving the roadway and striking a tree.

Mill Creek Rd. in Haymarket closed Aug. 15-17

Haymarket's Mill Creek Road (Route 630) between Waterfall Road (Rt. 601) and Berkeley Drive (Rt. 2010) will be closed to through traffic, weather permitting, from 8 p.m. Monday, Aug. 15 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 17 to replace culvert pipes, according to the Virginia Department of Transportation.

Firefighters evacuate a family of eight in Dale City this morning, Aug. 10

Crews arrived with fire and smoke showing from the front of the home. All occupants had safety evacuated from the home. The fire was discovered by the occupants prior to the smoke detectors activating, Smolsky said.

Police seek witness to July 15 fatal crash at Telegraph Rd. & Caton Hill Rd.

On July 15, 2022 at 12:26PM, investigators with the Prince William County Police Department's Crash Investigation Unit responded to the area of Telegraph Rd and Caton Hill Rd in Woodbridge (22192) to investigate a crash.

Locations of PWC recycling trailers

Items able to be recycled in PWC and where to drop them

Only regular household trash at Saturday collection sites

Until further notice, Prince William County residents may only drop off regular household trash at the Nokesville School and Evergreen Fire Station Saturday collection sites. Recyclables should be taken to the most convenient recycling trailer location.

PWC offers online training in residential solar systems

PWC Building Development Division offers three Residential Solar Energy Systems Online Training Seminars in August.

PWC Police Department’s Crime Report for Aug. 4 2022 -  Final suspect in July 18 shooting arrested

Updates, incidents and arrests.

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