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.

On June 12, 2013 at approximately 8:45 p.m., Lyle Foster, III was located by a family member along Wellington Rd near Dean Dr in Manassas. He had been missing since the morning of June 10. Foster is under medical evaluation as he recovers from non-life-threatening ailments.

A potentially significant wind and rain event is forecasted for much of the state today. Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) crews are ready across the commonwealth and will respond to any hazardous traveling conditions resulting from strong winds and heavy rain, which are expected to impact Virginia.

Despite long-held plans to celebrate Patriot High School's first graduation on Thursday, in the high school's stadium on Kettle Run Road in Nokesville, the weather might demand other arrangements. Principal Dr. Michael E. Bishop said the graduation organizers have crafted a “Plan B” and are even formulating “Plan C” to cope with whatever the weather will bring. And I know Patriot families can handle the change and celebrate in style.

hern Virginia Electric Cooperative is monitoring weather forecasts and preparing for possible storm damage and power outages on Thursday, June 13. NOVEC urges customers to prepare now. Make sure NOVEC has your current phone number. Correct numbers expedite outage reporting and power restoration. If you use a cellphone, call NOVEC at 703-335-0500 or 1-888-335-0500 to associate your number with your account.

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The initial Police search for Lyle Foster, III, the missing/endangered adult, last reported seen on June 10, 2013 on Hood Road in the Georgetown South area of Manassas, was suspended at 7 p.m. Tuesday, June 11. City police asked the public to keep an eye out for the 5-foot tall man who is legally blind and has difficulty walking.

U.S. Senator Mark Warner (D-VA) was among federal legislators who sent a letter to the chairmen of the Presidential Commission on Election Administration urging them to take strong steps to address the hours-long election lines that too many voters endured during the 2012 election.

Senator Mark Warner and other federal and state leaders will lead a statewide policy forum, What’s Ahead for Housing: A Symposium on Federal Housing Policy Change, sponsored by Housing Virginia and the Weldon Cooper Center at the University of Virginia in Charlottesville.