In a case before the Virginia Court of Appeals, Attorney General Mark R. Herring's office has successfully defended Virginia's statute that bans "displaying [a] noose on property of another or a highway or other public place with intent to intimidate." The Court found that the statute does not violate the First Amendment of the United States Constitution, and that display of a noose on private property can still constitute display in a "public place."

On Monday, Nov. 28, 2016, Save Our Homes Alliance will address the Manassas City Council about concerns over the eviction of 40+ families from the East End Mobile Home Park. The Alliance is comprised of East End homeowners, Manassas residents and supporters countywide. The Council meeting is scheduled to begin at 5:30 pm with citizens time at 7:30 pm.

Five mansions built for for people who founded some of America's largest food manufacturing companies - Campbell's Soup, Ghiradelli Chocolate, Oscar Mayer, Pabst Beer and Morton Salt – are for sale, ranging in price from $19.5 million to $2.8 million, and featured this week at TopTenRealEstateDeals.com.

Parents, guardians and residents are encouraged to participate in the school boundary planning process by attending the Community Meetings at 7 p.m. on Nov. 22 (Potomac HS auditorium) and at 7 p.m. on Dec. 6 (Freedom HS auditorium). Visit the Eastern Elementary School Boundary Planning Portal for additional information.

County planning commission to consider land use changes for a church parking lot and a Taco Bell eatery with drive-in (rezoning & Special Use Permit) and changes to the Design and Construction Standards Manual to "solve/correct design and construction issues, omissions, errors and inconsistencies" in fire safety and transportation areas

The Office of Facilities Services for Prince William County Schools will hold a public meeting Nov. 9 to share information on the proposed 13th high school site to be located off Linton Hall Road at Rollins Ford Road.

The public is invited to participate in the second of two scheduled Community Dialogues on public middle school facilities in Fauquier County with a special focus on Taylor and Warrenton Middle Schools. The Community Dialogue will take place on Wednesday, Nov. 9, from 6 to 8 p.m. in the Fauquier High School cafeteria.

The presentation will be held Monday, October 3, 2016 from 7 to 9 p.m. at Woodbridge Middle School, located at 2201 York Drive, Woodbridge.