Prince William County News
Ticks spread more than just lyme disease
Ticks are most well-known for spreading lyme disease, but there are other tick-borne diseases to worry about in the D.C. area.
Squirrel causes power outage in Manassas
A wide swath of the city was without power Monday for about 35 minutes after a squirrel walked across equipment at the Battery Heights substation.
Civil War re-enactors duke it out at a Va. battleground
If you didn't make it to the 150th anniversary Civil War ceremonies in Manassas, here's a second chance to get a taste of living history.
Va. woman pleads guilty in fake Guatemalan kidnapping scheme
A Virginia woman has pleaded guilty in relation to a fake kidnapping scheme set in Guatemala and aimed at extorting thousands of dollars from her family.
Daycare provider charged with neglect
Prince William County police charged Maleighia Grace Shockey after two girls, ages 1 and 3, were found walking alone in the Montclair neighborhood where the daycare is located.
Strasburg's start with Potomac Nationals sold out
It's the hottest ticket in town this weekend, and it's for an event that's 30 minutes outside the Capital Beltway.
Autopsy scheduled for man who died after police used TASER
An autopsy is scheduled Moday on a man who died after Prince William County Police used a TASER to subdue him.
All lanes of NB I-95 open
Drivers can now use all lanes of northbound I-95 through Prince William County. The highway had been closed after a tractor trailer crash.
Low voter turnout expected in off-year Virginia primary
Virginia holds an off-year, off-schedule primary in two weeks. But is anyone paying attention?
PWC police investigate Taser death
A man being treated by paramedics is dead after police used a Taser on him, prompting an investigation.
Va. woman charged with taping baby's mouth shut
Manassas police have charged a woman with taping an infant's mouth shut to stop the girl from crying.
Police: Woman tapes crying baby's mouth shut
A Manassas woman is being held without bail after police say she assaulted family members who confronted her about taping a baby's mouth shut.
Homeland Security sued over illegal immigrant records
Prince William County is suing the Department of Homeland Security for the second time over the release of records on illegal immigrants.
Potomac Nationals field to get facelift after dispute with Nats
The Washington Nationals have complained about the inferior quality of the outfield where the team's Class A franchise plays. Prince William County Board of Supervisors Chairman Cory Stewart calls the Nationals complaints "baloney," but the county will spend $400,000 on a makeover.
Project to ease BRAC traffic impacts around Quantico
A new road project is set to widen the road leading to Quantico Marine Corps Base, making it easier to get to and from major roads in the area.
Hard drive containing student info missing from Pr. William school
Prince William County Police are investigating a missing hard drive that contains the personal information of elementary school students.
Man sexually molested 5-year-old repeatedly, police say
A 22-year-old Woodbridge man was arrested for sexually abusing a 5-year-old child on Thursday, authorities say.
Bull Run re-enactors prevail despite scorching heat
Thousands of Civil War re-enactors braved scorching heat on Saturday to mark the 150th anniversary of the Battle of Bull Run.
Ceremonies on 150th anniversary of Manassas battle
It was Manassas where the greatest army ever assembled in North America first gave battle 150 years ago.
Ceremonies mark anniversary of Manassas battle
The North thought it would deliver a crushing blow to the Rebel Army on its way to capturing the Confederate capital in Richmond. The South thought a decisive battle would prove to the North that the Union could not be kept together by force.
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