Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin signed legislation that prohibits a truck modification called the “Carolina Squat,” which elevates the front end of trucks or other vehicles and lowers the back end.

Senate Bill 777, sponsored by Sen. Mark Peake, R-Lynchburg, requires the front bumper be no more than 4 inches higher than the rear bumper. The height differences between front and back bumpers with the Carolina squat modification vary among vehicles.


Three new sheriff’s deputies will hit Stafford County streets this week.

Deputy A.J. Charoenthep, Deputy C.M. Hidalgo, and Deputy S.M. Craig graduated from the Rappahannock Regional Criminal Justice Academy near Fredericksburg on March 17.


Mark your calendars for the Bluebell Festival, celebrating the official flower of Prince William County.

The annual Bluebell Festival returns to Merrimac Farm ?Wildlife Management Area at ?15014 Deepwood Lane in Nokesville Sunday, April 10, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.


Wednesday, March 23, is National Data Center Day. The event will be marked with a tour of the Workforce Development Center at Northern Virginia Community College Workforce Development Center.

College President Dr. Anne Kress, campus provost Dr. Sam Hill, as well as officials from the Association for Career and Technical Education National Association of Home Builders will be on hand.


There’s more redevelopment planned for Jefferson Plaza in Woodbridge.

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Manassas will not pursue a change in its form of city government.

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By Volunteer Prince William

Greetings, Prince William – Leopold’s Preserve, 16290 Thoroughfare Road, Broad Run needs volunteers with muscles to support a Trash Cleanup April 2, 9am-12pm.  Due to the amount of heavy lifting needed, volunteers must be at least 16 years old. Close-toed, treaded shoes required, wear long sleeves and pants for protection from ticks and bugs.  Meet in Parking Lot East, bring work gloves and bottled water.  You’ll feel great as you help clear out an abandoned dump site and help beautify the preserve!  Please visit https://bit.ly/3KIF2k5 for more information and to register.


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