Dominion Energy Virginia announced Dec. 26 that the company is preparing to send 82 restoration workers and 56 pieces of equipment and restoration vehicles to accelerate ongoing restoration efforts on the island through the mutual aid process. Dominion personnel anticipate assisting in Puerto Rico for a minimum of a month.

This program will keep the hydrant accessible to DFR in case of fire and enables residents and/or businesses to adopt a fire hydrant close to their home or business and maintain the area around the hydrant––keeping it free of snow during the winter and free of weeds and shrubbery in the summer.

Stephanie Cornnell of Nokesville is one of nine Virginia farmers who will join Farm Bureau producer members from across the nation in shaping policies important to farmers and ranchers at the 2018 American Farm Bureau Federation Annual Convention Jan. 5-10 in Nashville, Tenn.

On October 6, 2017, the Trump administration issued Interim Final Rules (IFRs) that would allow any employer to deny contraception coverage to its employees. Attorney General Mark Herring and fellow state attorneys general filed suit in federal court challenging President Trump's move to roll back the contraception coverage mandate.

In observance of Homeless Persons’ Memorial Day, ACTS will hold a Memorial Vigil on Dec. 21 to remember those homeless who were lost this year, along with those who sought permanent housing.

Virginia Department of Transportation's Northern Virginia office says in a breaking news release that drivers should monitor forecast and consider adjusting commute times this afternoon. National Weather Service has issued a forecast showing the potential for snow during evening rush hour, VDOT said.

Prince William County's Department of Fire and Rescue is looking for people who know CPR to download PulsePoint, an app that notifies those nearby of a medical emergency where CPR needs to be administered.

From now until Dec.31, in partnership with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), the Manassas City Police Department and other local law enforcement agencies will be participating in the Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over enforcement campaign. Along with enforcement, city police will be promoting awareness of the dangers associated with impaired driving on its Facebook and Twitter pages.