Prince William County Parks and Recreation is hosting its annual Holiday Walk of Lights at Neabsco Regional Park for the third year. The FREE lights display begins Friday, Dec. 6. New this year: Visitors can experience the magic of the holiday season with visits from holiday characters, joyful holiday music sung by carolers and an unforgettable holiday shopping experience on select nights.

The National Council of State Tourism Directors bestowed its Mercury Award on Virginia for Best Travel Web Site among states at the organization's recent annual convention. Virginia reports the site was accessed by more than 6.3 million unique visitors in the 12 months following the 2011 relaunch.

Prince William Coun ty VA Police Department's crime report for Monday, Sept. 3, 2012 includes juveniles entering Rockledge school unlawfully but apparently chased away by school staff, an armed robbery and a rash of burglaries in various Woodbridge neighborhoods.

Prince William County VA detectives are currently on scene in a Woodbridge neighborhood investigating a shooting involving two victims, both adult males. A suspect has been detained, according to police spokesman Officer Jonathan Perok.

Thirty children ages 5-14 will visit Leesylvania State Park, in Woodbridge and go fishing with volunteer professional anglers from large bass boats on the Potomac River Sept. 15. he program is designed to give children with special needs and their caretakers the opportunity to leave their problems on shore and enjoy a day of fishing with professional bass fishermen. Included in the day’s events will be water safety, boating, and natural resource demonstrations.

Manassas VA City Police Department has investigated an unattended death by gunshot.

Manassas VA City Police Department's crime reports include three incidents involving thefts of running shoes that were advertised online and valued between $170 and $400 as well as burglaries involving 29 Playstation games and a burgundy Gateway computer and its matching briefcase.

As a big weekend for visitors approaches in Manassas VA, the city manager has announced that Lake Jackson Drive, which has been closed, will reopen today, Aug. 24, a week earlier than planned. Many events in connection with the historic 1863 Second Battle of Manassas will be held this weekend.

Parents whose teens attend Stonewall Jackson High School In Manassas VA can meet the principal and some staff, sign up for the "parent portal" internet access and learn about school clubs and activities, at a back to school family celebration at the school on Rixlew Lane in Manassas. The hoopla begins at 6:30 p.m. and is for parents and students.