The deadline is fast approaching to sign children up for the SACC before- and after- school care--for parents and guardians who want the care to start the same day school opens for fall. And some schools have a waiting list.

Virginia residents can practice safe responses to an earthquake, during the second annual Great SouthEast ShakeOut earthquake drill in October. Registration is open now.

Virginia Department of the Treasury’s Unclaimed Property Program in Richmond has issued a warning to consumers on a new email scam targeting potential unclaimed property owners about a large sum of money from a deceased relative.

Prince William County VA police department's crime report for Monday, July 29, 2013

Prince William County police warn parents to take an active role in their children's internet use in wake of third July arrest involving juveniles sending inappropriate photos or messages to adults.

Prince William County Police Department's crime report for Friday, July 26, 2013

Northern Virginia Electric Cooperative warns all customers to be alert to anyone who calls them, claims to be a Co-op employee, and directs the customer to pay bills with a specific prepaid debit card. The Co-op says the caller is a scammer. NOVEC customers reported three phone-scam attempts last month.

Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (VDACS) offers suggestions for ways that Virginia consumers can celebrate Farmers’ Market Week Aug. 4-10. There are 200 markets now, up from 88 in 2006.. A number of them are in this area. Watch for stories during Farmers Market Week.