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.

More than 85 percent of veterans having encountered service-related scams in the last 12 months, according to AARP Virginia.

Next spring, DOF will expand participation to 15 retail nurseries. In 2023, Throwing Shade VA was available at 10 locations and resulted in the sale of 5,500 native shrubs and trees being purchased (all at a discount, of course) and planted across Virginia.

The county government reports it has received the prestigious “Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting” for its 2023 Comprehensive Financial Report.

Fauquier County Department of Agricultural Development and the Fauquier Livestock Exchange Board of Directors have been awarded a planning grant to aid in the development of a new abattoir in Marshall. The $9,800 grant, from the Governor’s Agriculture and Forestry Industries Development (AFID) Fund Planning Grant Program, will help to establish a management structure and strategic plan for the operation of the new meat-processing facility

On Monday, Oct. 21, The Rose Gaming Resort in Dumfries enjoyed a “soft” opening event that gave the first visitors to take a closer look at the much anticipated gaming location in Dumfries.

Be suspicious and don’t share sensitive personal information with anyone who calls, emails, or visits you out of the blue promoting a Medicare plan.

US Rep. Abigail Spanbarger, who represents part of Prince William County, reports on her activities and actions in our area of the 7th district during the week of Oct. 14-20.