“Executive Order 43 will empower parents with the tools they need to protect their children and sets the stage for a statewide response to reclaim childhood and ensure the next generation can thrive.”

Farming and gardening operations are the most likely occupations to be affected by hurricanes, Virginia agricultural experts advise being prepared for bad weather.

Incidents, arrests and ongoing investigations summarized.

When the clouds roll out and the smoke clears, criminal scammers tend to move in, warns Virginia AARP.

How dry has this summer been? So dry that the U.S. Dept. of Agriculture has issued "natural disaster designations" for 15 locations in Virginia and contiguous area. This means farmers in Prince William County can now apply for drought assistance emergency loans. So can nearby farmers in Fairfax, Stafford, Culpeper and Fauquier.

The Aug. 7 Open House is about redevelopment of part of the Belmont Bay neighborhood and an opportunity for residents to learn more about the project from developer Miller & Smith and to share feedback about the proposal.

Get ready to shop 'til you drop this weekend at the Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton Knights of Columbus Annual Parish Yard Sale, at Seton Hall, 12807 Valleywood Drive, in the Lake Ridge community of Woodbridge, VA 22192.

Morning of Aug. 1 & 2, 2024: Prince William County Police received many calls for assistance.

Help children, veterans, who need transportation, deliver meals to seniors, help people who want to learn English, students who need tutoring & mentoring. Also needed are bilingual volunteers to help with a legal clinic and volunteers to help root out invasive species of plants at a Woodbridge park.