Prince William County News
Tips to prevent fires when using the grill
As thousands prepare to fire up their grills for the unofficial first weekend of the summer, officials are reminding grillers to follow safety precautions.
Rain, flooding create 'commute from hell'
It was a harrowing day for commuters in the D.C. area after a morning of wet weather, crashes, flooding and forced evacuations in one county.
Marine Corps Museum puts Harpers Ferry artifact on display
A sledgehammer used in October 1859 to help capture John Brown is now available for public viewing at the National Museum of the Marine Corps in Triangle, Va.
New flood warnings issued
The National Weather Service issued a flood warning for small streams in Manassas, Manassas Park and Prince William County.
Prayer creates controversy in Dumfries
The Dumfries Town Council will vote this week on whether to replace an opening prayer with a moment of silence.
Prince William school board member quits
A Prince William County school board member has resigned suddenly, four months after beginning his third term.
Va. jail officer charged in plot to hurt inmate
Police say a jail officer in Prince William County plotted to have a man arrested and then leave him exposed to a sexual assault at the jail.
2 shot in Dumfries home
Prince William County police say two people have been shot and injured at a home in the Dumfries area.
Potomac Mills adds restaurant plaza
Bobby's Burger Palace and Cheesecake Factory will open freestanding restaurants at Potomac Mills.
PW County's Stewart new owner of historic mansion
Corey Stewart, chairman of the Prince William County Board of Supervisors, can't believe he and his wife are the new owners of the historic Bel Air mansion.
Cancer survivor runs for awareness
The 42-year-old Lorton mom is one of the lucky ones. She beat ovarian cancer -- a disease often called "the silent killer."
Fairfax Co. police officer accused of sexual assault, arrested
A Fairfax County police officer is under arrest after being accused of sexually assaulting a woman with whom he had a relationship.
Longer commutes, expensive housing threaten NoVa economy
Longer commutes, fewer jobs and expensive housing are combining to have a dramatic impact on Northern Virginia, and many residents are having trouble making ends meet.
NOVA Woodbridge campus closed due to bomb threat
Northern Virginia Community College's Woodbridge Campus is closed Tuesday due to a bomb threat.
Driver who jumped on I-66 cars faces multiple charges
It was not something normally seen while in Interstate 66 traffic. After a crash, a man jumps out of his vehicle and started pouncing on vehicles in traffic.
Local principal charged with embezzling $8,000
A local elementary school principal has been arrested and charged with spending $8,000 on the school's credit card.
Car accident in Woodbridge leaves one dead
Police are investigating a fatal crash in Woodbridge, Va. in the area of Dale Blvd. and Forestdale Ave. Thursday night.
Large power outage in Northern Virginia
A large power outage this evening in Northern Virginia.
Chief: Drones 'certainly' coming to skies over Beltway
Soon, Fairfax County Police may be added to FAA's list of agencies currently or previously permitted to use the unmanned aerial vehicles.
Cab driver carjacked in Woodbridge
Prince William County Police say a taxi driver was assaulted by a passenger he picked up on the Prince William Parkway and York Drive in Woodbridge 2:45 a.m. Monday.
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