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.

A second free screening of the documentary film “America’s Promise,” is on Saturday, Nov.15 at Prince William County Schools' Kelly Leadership Center from 1 to 5 p.m.

Friday, December 5 is the final date that Prince William County Public Schools will accept offers on the sale of Nokesville Elementary School. The building and about 10 acres are located on the village's main street, at 12625 Fitzwater Drive, Nokesville.

Shooting Investigation – On November 6th at 4:33PM, officers responded to the Wal-Mart located at 14000 Worth Ave in Woodbridge (22192) to investigate a shooting. The investigation revealed that an unknown man entered the store and approached the jewelry counter. During the encounter, the man displayed a hammer in each hand and began breaking the glass jewelry counters.

Open registration for Northern Virginia Community College’s spring 2015 semester starts Nov. 17. Students can secure their classes while the most choices are available without paying tuition until Dec. 16. Starting Dec. 16, tuition is due by 5 p.m. on the next business day after registering.

Northern Virginia Electric Cooperative's group of employee volunteers, NOVEC HELPS, is asking area residents to donate non-perishable food to the Operation Turkey drive to help provide Thanksgiving meals for low-income people in Prince William County.

Fire Marshals of the Prince William County Department of Fire and Rescue remind merchants to take the following necessary precautions to protect their patrons and merchandise during this holiday season which starts on Black Friday, Nov. 28.

On Monday, November 3rd, at approximately 1:00 p.m., fire and rescue units responded to a structure fire in a two-story single-family home located in the 3300 block of Burleigh Lane in Dale City. Upon arrival, fire and rescue units observed smoke and fire emanating from the structure’s rear basement door.

Manassas VFW Post 7589 has announced 11 Veterans Day activities for 2014, from Friday. Nov. 7 to Tuesday, Nov. 11.