PWC Police make arrest in connection with Jan. 9. 2025 shooting.

With the most heavily-traveled holiday just days away, the Virginia State Police are strongly encouraging motorists to make safe driving a priority during the Thanksgiving weekend.

Governor Terry McAuliffe has announced the opening of a Southeast Asia representative office of the Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (VDACS) in Singapore, expanding the agency’s global network of international trade representatives stationed around the world.

Prince William County Human Rights Commission is looking for nominees for its Human Rights Awards by Nov. 23. The county gives the awards annually to Prince William County individuals, non-profit organizations and businesses for their outstanding accomplishments toward human rights.

“We win this as a team,” Occoquan Elementary Principal Hamish Brewer said. “We could not be more proud to represent Prince William County Public Schools and the Occoquan community as a National Title I Distinguished School.” The national award is the first such award for a Prince William County public school.

Prince William County Police Department's crime log for Wednesday, Nov. 16, 2016.

The My PWCS mobile app is all new for the 2016-17 school year, with tools to keep people up to date while on the move. Notifications and emergency alerts keep users aware of breaking news—including sought after inclement weather messages.

Students in Prince William County Public Schools will participate in the Annual King Day Celebration and Youth Oratorical Contest on Jan. 16 at Hylton Memorial Chapel, 14640 Potomac Mills Road, Woodbridge at 11 a.m. 25+ students including Manassas and Mansssas Park will compete in early January at the regional level for a spot in the final competition of six finalists—three middle school and three high school students.

Parents of Prince William County eighth-grade and high school students are invited to a High School Parent Summit on Saturday, Jan. 7 at Hylton High School from 8 to 11 a.m.