“Mrs. Carrier epitomizes the characteristics of the ideal teacher that we all want for our children,” said Bernard Bragen Jr.. Montgomery County Public Schools Superintendent “Her passion and enthusiasm for teaching and children is reflective in the performance of her students. We are grateful to have her as a member of our faculty. “

Murder Investigation *UPDATE – On November 18th, detectives from the Homicide Unit identified the shooter involved in the murder of Christopher Weaver which occurred in the 13400 block of Keating Dr in Woodbridge on November 16th.

On Monday, December 8, at 6:30 p.m. Joe Ehrmann, a former Baltimore Colt, is coming to Wakefield School's campus in The Plains to give a keynote to the community on respect and positive mentoring. This event is open to the public.

Prince William County Public Schools and School Division offices will close for Thanksgiving break beginning with a half-day early dismissal for schools on Wednesday, November 26.

Detectives from the Prince William County Police Department's Homicide Unit have determined this was not a random incident. No arrests have been made. The investigation continues. This is Prince William County’s 6th homicide of 2014.

On Thursday, November 20, 7-9pm, the PW Committee of 100 will host a dinner and panel discussion on law enforcement use of license plate readers (LPRs) to gather information on personal vehicles, which raises privacy concerns by the public.

For interested families, Delegate Richard Anderson and his staff will host an orientation session on the Future Delegate Program on Tuesday, December 16, 7-8:30pm, Powell’s Creek Conference Room, McCoart Government Center, 1 County Complex Court, Woodbridge, VA.

13400 block of Keating Dr off of Kingsman Rd. Around 12:09AM on Sunday, Nov. 16, 2014, officers responded to the above area for reports of shots fired. Once on scene, officers located two male victims suffering from gunshot wounds. One died at the hospital.

To help federal employees and retirees navigate through the many changes in the 2015 Federal Employees Health Benefits (FEHB) plans, dental and vision insurance programs, and flexible spending accounts, Congressman Gerry Connolly, who represents part of Prince William County, will hold an Open Season Workshop tomorrow, Saturday, Nov. 15.