Members of the U.S. Armed Forces, veterans and their families often qualify for special tax benefits. An IRS news release describes some of the most common deductions and exclusions and tells where to get more information.

Governor Terry McAuliffe announced Nov. 12 that nominations are now being accepted for the 2015 Governor’s Volunteerism and Community Service Awards. The nomination period ends at 6:30 p.m. January 28.

Murder Investigation – On November 10th at 4:28PM, officers responded to the 12500 block of Oakwood Dr in Woodbridge (22192) to investigate a reported shooting.

America Recycles Day celebrates the benefits of recycling and provides an educational platform that motivates people to take action to recycle more and recycle smarter, influencing recycling behaviors at work, at home and on the go.

Are you one of the many people who will have to clear out refrigerator space to hold everything before going to the supermarket to buy the turkey, assorted vegetables, fruit and cheese for Thanksgiving? Here are four holiday tips anyone can use to reduce his or her impact on the environment this Thanksgiving.

The US Department of Health and Human Services has awarded a $100,000 grant to Fauquier County Public Schools for a project that will train more than 1,000 school personnel and community members to respond to mental illness in children and youth. Fauquier school division is the only one in Virginia to receive such a grant.

A dozen Prince William County Schools' world language teachers including several from our area were presenters and participants at this year’s Foreign Language Association of Virginia conference. Two county Spanish teachers were rated tops among 200+ presenters. About 800 teachers and administrators attended the conference.

Stonewall Jackson High School is hosting an information session for those interested in attending the International Baccalaureate program for the 2015-16 school year and beyond on Thursday, Nov. 13 at 7 pm in the auditorium.