A new Aden Road bridge over the Norfolk Southern Railroad in Nokesville opened to one-lane traffic on Wednesday, Dec. 7, according to the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT).

Northern Virginia Electric Cooperative Board of Directors has approved returning $3.1 million in CashBack to customer-owners during the December billing cycle. NOVEC will also give power-cost-adjustment credits to customers in 2017.

“The 21st Century Cures Act is a game changer in medical innovation in the fight for cures of chronic diseases. This legislation will help the United States lead the way in medical research and brings hope to patients with cancer, Alzheimer’s, diabetes, heart disease, and other conditions as we fight to find new cures. The 21st Century Cures Act brings together both public and private investment toward medical research, while streamlining the testing and approval process.

On November 30, detectives from the Prince William County Police Department's Homicide Unit identified the suspect involved in the murder of an adult man which occurred in front of the Food Lion grocery store located at 6306 Hoadly Rd in Manassas on November 29.

Homicide Investigation – On November 29 at 7:29PM, Prince William County police officers responded to the Food Lion located at 6306 Hoadly Rd in Manassas (20112) to investigate a shooting, according to Sgt. Jonathan Perok, police spokesman.

Double Fatal Crash Investigation – On November 28 at 9:48AM, investigators from the Prince William County Police Department's Crash Investigation Unit responded to the area of Lee Hwy and Heathcote Blvd in Gainesville (20155) to investigate a crash.

Students with the Virginia Board for People with Disabilities’ Youth Leadership Forum and the Virginia Department of Education’s I’m Determined Project have published “A Guide to Planning an Inclusion Project” to help school communities raise awareness about disabilities and the importance of building inclusive school communities.

Northern Virginia Community College President Scott Ralls has named Dr. Molly Lynch as provost for NOVA’s Manassas Campus after a nationwide search was coduced. Lynch has been the interim provost since February 2016.