A family of five was displaced this morning when fire broke out on the rear deck of a Lake Ridge townhouse on Tatiana Way and extended up into the attic and minimal damage to one adjoining home.

Del. C. Todd Gilbert, Speaker of the Virginia House of Delegates, has appointed four members to serve on the Virginia Board of Veterans Services (BVS).

“As encouraging as it is to see fewer traffic deaths this July 4 holiday weekend compared to last year, Virginians still cannot let their guard down when it comes to traffic safety,” said Colonel Gary T. Settle, Virginia State Police Superintendent.

PWC Police Department reports recent updates, incidents and arrests.

The Virginia Spotted Lanternfly Quarantine was established in 2019 to slow the spread of this invasive insect pest to un-infested areas of the Commonwealth. The quarantine also helps businesses avoid additional restrictions that could be placed on the movement of products from spotted lanternfly infested areas to states and regions where the insect has not been detected.

Helix Electric, 9555 Discovery Blvd., Manassas, invites members of the community to give blood 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on Wednesday, July 13. Inova Blood Donor Services Bloodmobile will be located in the training room.

The Alexandria Social Security office at 5510 Cherokee Avenue, Suite 200, Alexandria, VA, will be closed for renovations from Monday, July 11 through Tuesday, July 19 and will reopen on Wednesday, July 20. Manassas, Reston and DC offices are noted as alternatives during the renovations.

Prince William County Police Department reports updates, incidents and arrests.

Manassas City Police received a report of shots fired in Georgetown South July 4 at 11:45 p.m.