Homicide investigation *ASSISTANCE REQUESTED – Homicide detectives are asking for the community’s help identifying the suspects involved in a double shooting that occurred outside the Manassas Mall located on Sudley Rd in the Manassas area of Prince William County on April 2.

During the incident, a 34-year-old man from Baltimore, MD was killed and another 22-year-old man was injured. Video surveillance of the incident is being made publicly available in this effort to identify those responsible.


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The Prince William Chamber of Commerce announced that Ross W. Snare IV has been promoted to serve as the organization’s Chief Operating Officer, effective, Thursday, April 1, 2021.

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On Wednesday, March 31 at 6:25 p.m., Prince William police officers responded to the intersection of Route 1 and Locust Shade Drive, outside the Locust Shade Park in Triangle for reports of a person in the road.

The investigation revealed that the victim, identified as a 35-year-old woman, stopped in the roadway, near Quantico Marine Corps Base, to avoid striking a woman, later identified as the accused, who was in the roadway and obstructing traffic. While stopped, the accused briefly spoke to the victim, before walking to the passenger side of the vehicle, and getting inside.


Sentara Healthcare will pay its employees a $15 an hour minimum wage, eight months earlier than planned.

Sentara announced in late 2019 that it would incrementally increase its starting wage to $15 by January 2022, but recently chose to accelerate the process. This starting wage is more than twice the federal minimum wage of $7.25 per hour.


On Saturday, April 24, 2021 – from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. – the Prince William County Police Department and the Manassas City Police Department will join with the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) and community groups to provide you with a safe and legal way to dispose of unused or expired prescription medications. Simply bring them to the collection sites at Novant Health UVA Health System Prince William Medical Center, Novant Health UVA Health System Haymarket Medical Center, or Sentara Lake Ridge.

This nationwide prescription drug “Take-Back” initiative seeks to prevent pill abuse and theft. Did you know? (Source: DEA) Unused or expired prescription medications are a public-safety issue, leading to accidental poisoning, overdose and abuse. Pharmaceutical drugs are just as dangerous as street drugs when taken without a prescription or a doctor’s supervision.


The Prince William Chamber of Commerce hosted its 35th Annual and 2nd time Virtual Valor Awards. This event recognizes the heroism and bravery of the men and women in uniform. The Prince William Chamber of Commerce recognized 187 first responders in this virtual event. This virtual production can still be viewed on the Prince William Chamber of Commerce Facebook or YouTube Pages.

The stories of the events that unfolded leading to their nominations were read by Jummy Olabanji, co-anchor of News4 Today. Award Recipients also received Commemorative Booklets and Plaques to recognize their service. All services for developing this event including the creation of booklets, plaques, and the production itself were done by Chamber Members and its membership.


One of the busiest volunteer fire departments in Prince William County is about to undergo a name change.

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