PWC Police make arrest in connection with Jan. 9. 2025 shooting.

Virginia Attorney General Mark R. Herring Jan. 22 announced the designation of the nation's first Attorney General's "Animal Law" unit, a small group of current staff attorneys who will spend a portion of their time, as needed, serving as a resource for local law enforcement and state agencies on issues involving animal welfare and animal fighting or abuse.

Events open to the public tonight and over the weekend in the Prince William County area include a history talk, Scottish Highlands day at the Hylton Center, a musical, farmers market, gardening workshop and a bird walk.

With passion, poise, and presence, six finalists in the 25th Annual Youth Oratorical Contest wowed the audience of 2,300 in the Hylton Memorial Chapel on MLK Day. Barely had students ended their speeches when the audience rose to give standing ovations, interrupting the speakers numerous times.

US Senator Mark Warner (D-VA) said a lot of questions about the Jan. 12 Metro incident still remain after a Jan. 21 briefing. He said he did not receive answers or assurances he was seeking on several issues.

All Prince William County Public Schools will open two hours late due to ice in certain areas and inclement weather forecast. SACC will open two hours late.

Clerk of Court Michèle McQuigg, saying she is the only candidate "who is a Certified Clerk of Circuit Court," has announced that she will seek reelection for a second eight-year term as the clerk of the circuit court that serves Prince William County, Manassas and Manassas Park.

U.S. Sen. Mark R. Warner, (D-VA), co-chair of the bipartisan Senate India Caucus, will travel with President Obama to attend India's Republic Day celebration marking the 65th anniversary of the adoption of India’s constitution.

All Prince William County Public Schools divisionwide after-school and evening activities are canceled for tonight. All after-school and evening activities including night school, GED, and adult education classes, are canceled this evening. SACC and the Next Generation programs will close at 5 p.m. School will continue to operate on a normal schedule for the remainder of today.