Crews arriving on the scene found a single-family dwelling fully involved in flames. After battling weather conditions, the fire was brought under control and extinguished. No one was home at the time. The home was destroyed. No one was injured.
FROM the Office of Gov. Glenn Youngkin
06/24/24 / Breaking News / People & Places / State Government /
Banci Tewolde. Associate Director with the Virginia Department of Planning and Budget. has been appointed by Gov. Glenn Youngkin to to lead the Virginia Department of General Services. She has a proven track record in managing complex projects and deep understanding of government operations, said the governor.
OmniRide, headquartered in Woodbridge, was chosen for the Chamber award based on its dedication to community service and high-quality commuter services for the Greater Prince William area.
FROM Prince William County Police Department Reports
06/23/24 / Breaking News / Health & Safety / Nokesville / Police & Fire Beat / Transportation /
On Saturday, June 22, 2024 at 3:22PM, Prince William County Police crash investigators responded to the area of Fitzwater Drive and Manley Road in Nokesville (20181) to investigate a single vehicle crash.
FROM Virginia Department of Veterans Services
06/20/24 / Military / People & Places / State Government / Local History / Volunteering /
On Saturday, June 29 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., the nonprofit Virginia War Memorial Foundation and corporate sponsor Altria will host the Hill of Heroes Day at The Memorial. This free family event and community celebration will feature military vehicles and demonstrations, crafts and educational activities for kids, and the annual used book sale.
FROM Prince William County Police Department Reports
06/18/24 / Breaking News / Health & Safety / People & Places / Police & Fire Beat / Woodbridge /
Responding police officers located a 17-year-old male juvenile in an outdoor stairwell suffering from gunshot wounds. Officers provided aid to the juvenile who was transported to an area hospital where he later died.
The plan is to rebuild the electric transmission lines that run between Dominion's Possum Point Substation in Dumfries and its Fredericksburg Substation because the lines "are at the end of their service life." At the same time, Dominion plans to upgrade the lines - from 115 kilovolts (kV) to 230 kV.
FROM Pet Sitters International
06/17/24 / Pets /
Pet Sitters International (PSI), that identifies itself as "the world's leading educational organization for professional pet sitters," created the event in 1999 to celebrate the great companions dogs make and promote their adoptions.
FROM Prince William County Fire & Rescue
06/16/24 / Breaking News / Health & Safety / People & Places / Police & Fire Beat /
Four townhouses were damaged in varying degrees after a passerby reported a townhouse fire in Dumfries last night, June 15, shortly before 8 p.m. The townhome of origin sustained extensive damage, and three of the four damaged structures "were determined to be unsafe to occupy by the Building Official," said Matt Smolsky, Assistant Chief.