Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (VDACS) reminds pet owners to think now about how to care for their animals during a hurricane or summer storm.

If fireworks are part of your July 4th celebration, keep a bucket of water, wet towel and a fully-charged garden hose nearby. Children and pets should also be kept a safe distance away from igniting and spent fireworks.

The public is invited to examine and provide feedback on a new driver's education textbook. It is available for review Monday through Thursday June 12-26 from 9-3 p.m. in Building A-4 at the Old Central Complex, Warrenton.

Troopers from each of the six agencies will work together, conducting saturation patrols, sobriety check points and other enforcement initiatives to reduce traffic crashes and combat criminal behavior along this major, non-interstate highway. The initiative begins at 12:01 a.m. Friday, June 13, 2014, and runs through midnight, Sunday, June 15, 2014.

Every two seconds someone in the United States needs blood and there are four drives for blood in Woodbridge beginning June 16.

Every two seconds someone in the United States needs blood. This summer, there are 100 chances to give hope with the Red Cross by giving blood. Call 1-800-RED CROSS to learn more and to make an appointment.

Sally Adams, program coordinator for the United Methodist Women at Old Bridge UMC said she first became aware of local human trafficking issues while attending an event sponsored by the Soroptomists. "People think it just happens in Cambodia," Adams said. "But it happens here and we can't turn the other way."

On National Garbage Man Day, Prince William County’s solid waste division plans to recognize the men and women in the solid waste management industry–particularly, trash collectors–for the life-saving service they provide on a daily basis and urges residents to do so too.