In the first edition, readers will discover several public services the Clerk's Office offesr at the courthouse and within the community. This issue highlights programs available to residents, outlines the processes for obtaining public services, and shares upcoming community events.

Kwadwo Birikorang Adjei premiere Photography will be at Open Space Arts Gallery on Friday, Aug. 19 at 7 P.M. The exhibition is slated to include Ghanaian drummers and the Tema Choir. The showcase will explore the country of Ghana through rich, vividly colorful photography, documentary, and authentic Ghanaian artifacts.

Staffird County has reported an increase in bear sightings. Is Prince William next?

Farmers markets also can provide an important connection to families who might not have much access to fresh fruits and vegetables, and allow dollars to stretch farther.

Blue Ridge Poison Center at UVA Health reports a fivefold increase over the past year in calls for adverse reactions to Delta-8 THC, a substance extracted from hemp and marijuana plants or created synthetically. Delta-8 THC is structurally similar to THC, the active ingredient in marijuana, and is available for sale legally in Virginia.

A 21-year-old Woodbridge man died after being shot July 20 on Georgetown Rd. in Woodbridge.

Due to the absence of a quorum, the regularly scheduled July 20 & 21meetings the Va. Board of Education are being postponed.

The Virginia Board for Barbers and Cosmetology, a regulatory board under the Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation (DPOR), has voted to reduce the number of hours required to obtain a cosmetology license by 33 percent, from 1,500 to 1,000.

When Ajay Vinzé took over as dean of George Mason University’s School of Business on July 1, he brought with him a lifetime of experience in higher education. He also brought a plan to help streamline how education is delivered and to reduce the cost of a college degree — a contentious topic that has gnawed at college officials and the public for decades.