Santa’s visit to Virginia may be brief each year, but it’s still vitally important to our state agricultural industry that his reindeer are healthy,” VDACS State Veterinarian Dr. Charlie Broaddus said. “It’s a privilege to issue permits for entry for Santa, and I hope he enjoys some fresh local Virginia milk and that the reindeer get plenty of Virginia grown carrots during their visit.”

Prince William County Police Department's crime report for June 3, 2011.

Stonewall Middle School's Susan Dommer, Stonewall Middle School chorus teacher, has worked with her students to create a concert featuring songs from the Civil War. Her accompanist, Sarah Fairchild, researched the era and created new versions of the songs that commemorate the Civil War. This year marks the 150th anniversary of the start of that war.

A century of providing volunteer service and support to the community is the hallmark of Hay Market Lodge 313, which is poised to celebrate this milestone on June 18, 2011 when the Grand Master of Masons in Virginia arrives.

Prince William County Police Department's crime report for June 2, 2011.

Prince William County Police Department's crime report for June 1, 2011.

Man, it's hot. High temperatures in Manassas area cause NOAA to issue heat advisory on May 31, 2011. The National Oceanic Atmospheric Administration issued a heat advisory and the Prince William County Department of Fire and Rescue advises locals to watch out for heat stroke.

Prince William County Police Department's crime report for May 31, 2011.

Prince William County Police Department's crime report for May 27, 2011.