Town of Occoquan's neighbor Vulcan Materials has agreed to provide sand for sand bags free of charge to town residents and businesses who believe this will assist in prevent flooding of vulnerable low-lying areas. Vulcan does not have bags, however, which residents and business people will have to purchase elsewhere and take to the quarry to fill themselves.

Virginia's price gouging statute was activated upon declaration of state of emergency. It applies to items such as water, food, generators, and more.

The Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (VDACS) wants everyone to know that September is Honey Month across the Commonwealth. Governor Ralph Northam declared September Virginia Honey Month for many reasons. Here are VDACS’ top three:

September is National Preparedness Month, and the Prince William County Office of Emergency Management is trying to help county residents prepare for any emergency that may arise. This year's theme is "Disasters Happen. Prepare Now. Learn How."

Unusually hot September weather is overtaxing cooling systems at several schools, according to a news release from Prince William County Schools, but classes are still being held, and sometimes students and staff are being relocated to more comfortable areas.

Prince William County Police Department's crime log for Thursday, Sept. 6, 2018 includes three reported robberies.

Manassas City Police Departments crime and arrest logs for Tuesday, Sept. 4, 2018.

City of Manassas Fire and Rescue Department's second 24-hour medic unit will go into service on Monday, Sept. 3 at 7 p.m at the Manassas Volunteer Fire Company (Station 501), according to Patty Prince, communicator manager for the city government.