Carolina Structural Systems, a manufacturer of custom wood trusses and other structural wood products, will invest $5.5 million to establish a new manufacturing facility near Emporia.. The company will construct a 40,000-square-foot facility in the Greensville County Industrial Park.

Prince William County Police Department’s crime report for Nov. 25, 2011.

Manassas City police department's crime report for Nov. 28, 2011.

Courtesy photo. The timeless offering of "The Nutcracker" is gracing stages throughout Manassas and Prince William County as local dance troupes bring Tchaikovsky’s classical music to the area.

Local churches are gearing up for celebrations of Christmas. Come take part in celebrating Christ’s birth in many different ways. Here’s a look (in alphabetical order of churches’ names) at some offerings to help locals remember the reason for the season.

Prince William County Police Department’s crime report for Nov. 22, 2011.

Courtesy photo. More than 300 people attended the Nadanalaalya Dance School’s third annual performance at Glenkirk Elementary School, featuring classical and traditional Indian costumes and choreography. The event was coordinated by Beverly Byer, Glenkirk Elementary teacher, and directed by Vasunthra Saravanapavan, dance school founder and teacher.

Prince William County Police Department’s crime report for Nov. 21, 2011.

Nokesville Horse Society, along with other volunteers and partners, works hard to keep Conway Robinson Forest clean and paths clear of debris.