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

The Prince William County Service Authority (Service Authority) says it is committed to delivering uninterrupted service in all circumstances, including harsh winter weather. You can do your part, too. Taking a few simple steps throughout the winter, especially during severe cold snaps, can help keep your home or business warm and dry all season long.

Eileen F. Smith, M. Ed., Executive Director of the Haymarket Regional Food Pantry, issued an end-of-year plea for donations and volunteers:

Any person who desires to seek the Republican nomination for the Gainesville District Supervisor, Prince William County, VA must submit a written statement to that effect, on a form prescribed by the Chairman, along with a non-refundable filing fee of $1000.00 (One thousand dollars and no cents).

After the Prince William Circuit Court issued the writ of election on Dec. 27 for Gainesville District Supervisor, Prince William Republican Chairman Denny Daugherty has moved the mass meeting date to Jan. 2 at Park Valley Church to meet the state's five-day deadline (from writ day) for naming the GOP's nominee. Previously the mass meeting was set for Jan.4 at Battlefield High School.

County Police report updates, incidents and arrests.

Dr. Charlie Broaddus, State Veterinarian with Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (VDACS), in collaboration with the Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources (DWR), has issued a permit to Nicolas “Santa” Claus, of the North Pole, to bring his herd of “eight tiny reindeer” and one additional rare, red-nosed reindeer into Virginia on the evening of Dec. 24.

The investigation revealed the driver of a 2014 Honda Civic was traveling at a high rate of speed east on Sudley Rd approaching Rixlew Ln when the driver lost control of the vehicle and struck a curb. The vehicle rolled several times before coming to rest in the parking lot of a local business.

Crews across the district will begin pretreating roads overnight Tuesday through overnight Wednesday and will begin deploying trucks early Thursday morning to treat roads as needed. VDOT asks motorists to please monitor forecasts closely as forecasts can improve or worsen quickly. The National Weather Service forecast shows winter weather will impact the region from overnight Wednesday through Friday. The forecast shows the potential for periods of freezing rain and sleet, as well as below-freezing temperatures, heavy rain, and high winds.