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.

The State Council of Higher Education for Virginia (SCHEV) will administer the $22 million grant over the next seven years beginning with nearly 6,000 seventh grade low-income students in 16 school districts this year through GEAR UP programs and (eventually) college scholarships to increase preparation and enrollment for post-secondary education.

Supervisor W.S. “Wally” Covington, Brentsville District, submitted his letter of resignation from the Prince William Board of County Supervisors on Friday, Sept. 19, to accept a judgeship in the General District Court of Prince William County.

On September 19th at 9:24AM, officers responded to Fred Lynn Middle School located at 1650 Prince William Pkwy in Woodbridge (22191) to investigate a reported bomb threat.

Prince William County Police Department's crime report for Monday, Sept. 22, 2014.

Nokesville Civic Association will meet Thursday, Sept. 25, at 7:30 p.m. at the firehouse on Marsteller Drive to hear supervisor candidates and discuss a variety of land use issues.

Delegate Richard Anderson, who represents part of the Prince William County area, summarizes General Assembly consideration of the state budget, judges' appointments and expansion of Medicaid.

The American Red Cross is asking people to make blood donations. Here is a list of blood donation sites, dates and times in Manassas and Prince William County.