The fire department has given the all clear for staff and students to return to the building following a precautionary evacuation at Graham Park Middle School in Dumfries due to a strong odor of gas.

On October 21st at 6:58PM, investigators from the Crash Investigation Unit responded to the 13400 block of Jefferson Davis Hwy in Woodbridge (22191) to investigate a crash involving a pedestrian.

Police were dispatched to T. Clay Wood Elementary School located at 10600 Kettle Run Rd in Bristow (20136) to investigate after school staff reported a vehicle matching the description of the vehicle involved in the murder was unoccupied and parked in the school lot. TCW students were taken to Brentsville High School as a precaution due to the police activity in the area.

Since blood donations often decline during the holidays, the American Red Cross is encouraging people to make blood donation appointments now – before the holidays – to help ensure blood is available for patients in need.

Governor Terry McAuliffe says Virginia is taking additional steps to strengthen the level of preparedness for the Ebola virus by mobilizing a statewide unified command group. This group is responsible for coordinating resources and personnel.

In light of a reported 13 African nations which have banned travel from Ebola prevalent areas to their countries, and reports of airlines which have suspended commercial flights to such areas, Delegate Robert G. "Bob" Marshall (R-13), Senator Richard Black (R-13) and Delegate Mark Berg, MD (R-29) sent a letter urging Governor Terry McAuliffe to seek similar bans for Virginia's airports and seaports.

NOVA Human Trafficking Task Force and the Manassas Police Department are sponsoring an awareness workshop for the general public on Wednesday, Oct. 15, from 10:30 a.m. to noon, at 9444 Taney Road in Manassas.

Novant Health is continuing to update its processes as more information about Ebola is released and has designated three of its 15 medical centers for Ebola treatment, according to a news release from Kim Golanski, spokesman for Novant's two facilities in Prince William County, VA.