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WOODBRIDGE, Va. – When the woman behind the bar at Uno Chicago Grill in Woodbridge was asked to pour a beer this morning, she replied “I only wish I could.”
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MANASSAS, Va. — Now in its 27th year, the Prince William Valor Awards honors the men and women in public service who protect the people, homes and businesses of the greater Prince William area. This year’s ceremony takes place on April 24, 11:00 am to 2:00 pm at Heritage Hunt Golf & Country Club. The awards are a program of the Prince William Chamber of Commerce. Sentara Northern Virginia Medical Center returns as the main event sponsor. NBC4 anchorman Jim Vance will narrate the tales of bravery.
PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY, Va. — After the Prince William Conservation Alliance worked hard to preserve Merrimac Farm, group members decided they wanted to have an annual festival to acquaint the community with the site.
The Merrimac Farm Natural Wildlife Area, as it’s known officially, is made up of 302 acres of wetlands outside Quantico Marine Corps Base in Nokesville in western Prince William County.
PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY, Va. – Virginian American Water provides water utility services to some residents and businesses in Prince William County.
Because of a change in chlorine added to water, and a series of upcoming flushes, residents might notice a slight change in the taste and odor of their water.
By MARK ROBINSON
Capital News Service
RICHMOND, Va. – The General Assembly on Wednesday narrowly approved an amendment by Gov. Bob McDonnell that will prohibit certain health insurance companies in Virginia from providing coverage for women seeking an abortion.
By AMBER SHIFFLETT and BLAKE BELDEN
Capital News Service
RICHMOND, Va. – During the final hours of Wednesday’s reconvened session, the General Assembly approved a state budget that boosts funding for Virginia’s public schools next year.
WOODBRIDGE, Va. – A winning lottery ticket was purchased in Woodbridge, and an area man is now $100,000 richer.
More in a press release from the Virginia Lottery:
MANASSAS, Va. — Boys & Girls Club of Greater Washington-Manassas is joining other Boys & Girls Clubs across the country in opening its doors to the community during the annual celebration of National Boys & Girls Club Week (April 7-13).
For more than 75 years, Boys & Girls Clubs have celebrated this week in a variety of ways to support the organization’s overarching goal of helping all children achieve a great future.
PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY, Va. – Remember the long lines, the crowded hallways, and the quiet frustration that was Election Day in portions of Prince William County?
In Woodbridge, it took some voters as long as four hours to cast their votes, with poll workers at Potomac Middle School accommodating the final voter in line just before 11 p.m. – four hours after polls had officially closed.
HAYMARKET, Va. – Does your Sunday drive take you through Haymarket?
The Virginia Department of Transportation announced a detour that will be in place from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.