“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. “

Virginia Tourism Corporation continues its Virginia is for Lovers branding with new signage at Dulles Airport. Gov. Terry McAuliffe will unveil the banner Jan. 6 at 9 a.m.

If you pay someone to prepare your federal income tax return, the Internal Revenue Service urges you to choose that person wisely. To do that, here are some hints that will help you understand a few essentials.

Prince William County Schools infrastructure will be the topic of discussion at the PW Committee of 100 meeting Jan. 15 at NOVA's Woodbridge campus. Provost Sam Hill will moderate. Public is invited.

All lanes of Interstate 66 in one direction will close intermittently between midnight and 5 a.m. on several dates in January for the installation of gantries. Each closure will last up to 30 minutes.

People who want to tell Prince William County libraries how the libraries are doing are invited to answer an 8-question online survey Jan. 5-24.

Manassas City Police Department is seeking help from the public in identifying a suspect in series of regional armed robberies of five commercial establishments. The incidents took place between October 2, 2014 and December 9, 2014 in Loudoun County, Fairfax City, Manassas Park and Manassas City.

Manassas VA City Police Department's crime report for Tuesday, Dec. 31, 2014

Residents of Virginia's 10th Congressional District are invited to see their new Representative, Barbara Comstock, sworn in and to visit her office for an open house, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., either before or after the ceremony.