Dr. Steven M. Constantino, Ed.D, a former principal of Stonewall Jackson High School in Manassas, has been appointed as Acting Superintendent of Public Instruction. Dr. Constantino most recently served as the Chief Academic Officer/Assistant Superintendent, Division of Instruction for the Virginia Department of Education. He is considered a national expert in the field of family engagement and is the author of four books on the subject.

On December 28 at 6:55AM, investigators from the Prince William County Police Department's Crash Investigation Unit responded to the area of Hoadly Rd near Galveston Ct in Manassas (20112) to investigate a pedestrian involved crash.

Dominion Energy Virginia announced Dec. 26 that the company is preparing to send 82 restoration workers and 56 pieces of equipment and restoration vehicles to accelerate ongoing restoration efforts on the island through the mutual aid process. Dominion personnel anticipate assisting in Puerto Rico for a minimum of a month.

Virginia Department of Transportation's Northern Virginia office says in a breaking news release that drivers should monitor forecast and consider adjusting commute times this afternoon. National Weather Service has issued a forecast showing the potential for snow during evening rush hour, VDOT said.

Prince William County's Department of Fire and Rescue is looking for people who know CPR to download PulsePoint, an app that notifies those nearby of a medical emergency where CPR needs to be administered.

Governor McAuliffe has announced a series of budget actions and signed a new executive directive to address Virginia’s growing teacher shortage. Budget actions include new investments and budget language targeting teacher recruitment and retention. The directive asks Virginia Board of Education to issue emergency regulations giving colleges and universities the option to offer undergraduate majors in education.

A news release from the Virginia Department of Education says that schools attended by approximately 75 percent of Virginia’s 1.3 million public school students now meet or exceed the Federal Communications Commission’s minimum standard for internet connectivity.