Police arrested four people in connection to a shooting near a Taco Bell restaurant on Sudley Road.
From Prince William police:
LaVerne Leven-Berry worked in the carpet business her husband owned for 40 years. The business closed after her husband passed away in 2010 from lung cancer and LaVerne struggled to maintain what she had. Shortly after his death, doctors discovered that LaVerne also had lung cancer and removed a portion of her lung. Not one to be defeated, LaVerne fought back to health. She now works as a home health aide, caring for two individuals.
LaVerne and her husband bought their Woodbridge home 38 years ago. She raised two sons in the home and now watches three of her grandchildren in the mornings. LaVerne manages to work more than 50 hours a week in the healthcare business and still keep an impeccably neat and tidy home and lawn. She feels that keeping the home properly is an important legacy to the tireless energy and effort her husband made. She’s grateful for his pursuit to purchase the home and maintain it all those years.
This press release was submitted to us by Building Corporation. The information was confirmed by Prince William County Public Library spokesman Andrew Spence.
The Montclair Community Library can now add another distinction to its name – LEED Silver Certification. Constructed by KBE Building Corporation (KBE) and designed by The Lukemire Partnership, the 20,000 sf library opened earlier this year, but just received formal notification from the US Green Building Council of its Certification.
From Occoquan District Supervisor Ruth Anderson:
Are you concerned about homelessness? Would you like to know more about homelessness in Prince William County? The Prince William Area Continuum of Care, Occoquan District Office and Lake Ridge Rotary invite you to partner to help end homelessness here in Prince William County by coming to our Landlord Summit.
Photos: Don Flory
From Discover Prince William / Manassas
Tourism in Prince William County generated over $541.5 million in travel related expenditures in 2015, an increase of 3.1% compared to 2014 and supported 6,223 jobs, a 5.6% increase from 2014. Visitor related tax receipts provided $8.4 million dollars and provided over $62 in tax savings per household to residents of the county.
Dumfries leaders canceled the town’s annual fall festival.
Mayor and Acting Town Manager Jerry Foreman said the town does not have enough staff to plan and execute the event that had been scheduled Oct. 15 at town hall. The annual event draws musicians, crafters, vendors, and food trucks to Dumfries.
From George Mason University:
George Mason University broke ground this week on an $8.5 million, 14,000-square-foot addition to the Hylton Performing Arts Center on its Science and Technology Campus in Prince William County.