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.

Novant Health will conduct free screenings for the community tomorrow, Saturday, Jan. 25 at Manassas Mall, in the JC Penney Court from 1 to 4 p.m. as the opening salvo of its war against high blood pressure, prediabetes and obesity.

With the start of the 2014 tax season approaching on Jan. 31, the Internal Revenue Service urges taxpayers to be aware that tax-related scams using the IRS name proliferate during this time of year.

Prince William County VA police department's crime report for Thursday, Jan. 23, 2014

Prince William County police detectives from the Property Crimes Unit were able to connect a suspect to a series of burglaries which occurred on Horizon Ct and Lost Canyon Ct in Woodbridge (22191) since October 2013.

Lieutenant Governor Ralph Northam broke his first tie in the Senate of Virginia Jan. 23, 2014. Northam voted on a bill that addresses the leading cause of death for teenage drivers - using a cell phone while driving.

Northern Virginia Electric Cooperative asks all customers to voluntarily reduce power use today, Jan. 23, 2014, while frigid outdoor temperatures are causing customers to use more energy than normal to run their heating systems and water heaters.

Marsha McClellan, owner of The Yoga Connection in Manassas, said clients and fellow instructors at the studio are like family to her. That is what makes the studio special and welcoming to new students.

Prince William county VA Police Department's crime report for MOnday, Jan. 20, 2014.