Voters in western Prince William County will decide one of the most closely-watched General Assembly races this cycle on Nov. 7, and one that could ultimately decide the partisan control of the House of Delegates. The 21st House District race features a familiar face to longtime county residents and a political newcomer. Republican John Stirrup, who represented the Gainesville District on the Board of County Supervisors from 2003 to 2011, is taking on Democrat Josh Thomas, an attorney and former Marine Corps officer who served in Afghanistan and elsewhere in...

Members of the Coast Guard in Alaska rescued 18 people on board a sightseeing boat that ran aground Thursday near the Columbia Glacier in Prince William Sound. According to a Friday statement from the Coast Guard, the 75-foot Lu-Lu Belle ran aground in Columbia Bay, and the Coast Guard became aware of the situation at 4:35 p.m. The Coast Guard said helicopters based in Kodiak and Cordova on Thursday evening flew to the stranded vessel, which operates out of Valdez. “They were actually able to land next to the vessel,”...

Prince William and his daughter, Princess Charlotte, are conserving their fingers crossed for an English World Cup victory. “Lionesses, we wish to ship you an enormous good luck for tomorrow,” the Prince of Wales, 41, mentioned in an Instagram video posted on Saturday, August 19, whereas sitting with Charlotte, 9, on a bench outdoors. “We’re sorry we are able to’t be there in individual however we’re so pleased with every thing you’ve achieved and the tens of millions you’ve impressed right here and all over the world.” William added: “So,...

A group of activists organized by FCPS Pride held a rally and march near Luther Jackson Middle School in Falls Church on Aug. 15 to support transgender, nonbinary and gender expansive youth in Fairfax County Public Schools. Teachers, students, administrators and activists were joined by elected officials in praising the statement issued earlier in the day by FCPS Superintendent Michelle Reid, which assures constituents that the current Fairfax County policies for trans and nonbinary students will remain unchanged.

The school system, which says it celebrates diversity as a strength, said its policies already align with state and federal laws. Prince William County Public Schools won’t follow Virginia’s new model policies regarding transgender students, the school system said Thursday. The school system said its “current policies are consistent with federal and state anti-discrimination laws.

PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY, VA — Back-to-school planning has already begun in Prince William County, with calendars available to help parents prepare for the first day in Prince William County schools.

The first day of school for most students in the area is Monday, Aug. 21.

Here is the list of dates to know for this school year:

Prince George won't celebrate his 10th birthday until July 22, but it seems that he got an early present: a trip to Wimbledon! The young royal joined his parents, Kate Middleton and Prince William, as well as his sister, Princess Charlotte, for the men's finals at the prestigious tennis tournament on Sunday. For the outing, both royal siblings were dressed in blue and sat next to each other. RELATED: When Prince George Learned He Will Become King — and How His Parents Are Making Ensuring the Role Is Not 'Too...

Prince William and Princess Kate made the ultimate day of the Wimbledon tennis championship a household affair and introduced alongside their two eldest kids. The Prince and Princess of Wales, each 41, stepped out on the All England Garden Tennis and Croquet Membership on Sunday, July 16, to look at the lads’s singles ultimate. Kate stunned in yet another green dress — which even matched the colour of the court docket — whereas William opted for a grey blazer and black trousers. The couple, who wed in 2011, met with...

Kate Middleton enjoyed the last day of Wimbledon with her family by her side. On Sunday, the Princess of Wales, 41, attended the men’s singles final on the last day of the elite tennis tournament at All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club in London, where she was joined by husband Prince William and their two eldest children — Prince George and Princess Charlotte. For the outing, which marked Charlotte's first time at the event and George's second, Kate wore a green dress, while her two kids wore blue ensembles....

Authorities said a teenager has been charged after he stole a vehicle from a 7-Eleven in Woodbridge and hit a police officer with it. The incident unfolded around 10 p.m. Thursday at the store in the 14700 block of Darbydale Avenue, according to police in Prince William County. Officials said Valmiki Deo Chandler, 18, of Woodbridge, stole a 2012 Dodge Journey from the parking lot. The vehicle’s owner had left the keys inside and not locked it, police said. About an hour later, an officer found the vehicle on Oust...