Prince William County Fire and Rescue System would like for everyone to remember if you have a fire in your home to immediately exit the home and call 9-1-1, according to Deputy Chief Matt Smolsky, who is also the county's fire marshal. A Lake Ridge resident was injured Sunday evening in a home fire involving a space heater.

Fauquier Health gives guidelines for when to contact your doctor, when to go to the hospital emergency room, and when to visit urgent care

Fatal Crash Investigation *VICTIM IDENTIFIED – Investigators with the Crash Investigation Unit have identified the pedestrian who died after being struck by a vehicle while walking in the roadway of Sudley Rd. in Manassas (20109) on January 8, 2022, according to Master Police Officer Renee Carr, public information officer.

On Saturday, Jan. 8, 2022 at 8:22PM, Prince William County Police Department investigators with the Crash Investigation Unit responded to Sudley Rd. and Sudley Manor Dr. in Manassas (20109) to investigate a crash involving a pedestrian.

Sentara Healthcare has postponed hospital-based non-emergency surgeries, procedures and diagnostic testing as COVID-19 hospitalizations reach record highs.

Virginia Department of Health (VDH) has closed five of its Community Vaccination Centers (CVCs) today Friday, January 7, 2022, due to expected inclement weather. Individuals with appointments will be notified of the cancellation and can visit vase.vdh.virginia.gov to reschedule. PW Community Testing Cener to open soon.

Daniel Alexander from Florida has been hired as the newly created position of first Deputy County Executive of Public Safety for Prince William County. he Jan. 6 announcement follows what a county news release described as "a national/international search that involved 80 applicants and a competitive hiring process." His expected start date is Feb. 1.

VDOT crews are ready for snow forecasted across northern Virginia from late Thursday evening through Friday morning. Additional concerns for this snowstorm are temperatures that are consistently below freezing, as well as predicted wind gusts.