“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. “

School Board Vice Chairman Alyson A. Satterwhite (Gainesville), will hold a town meeting on Thursday, March 5 beginning at 7 p.m. in the library of the new Haymarket Elementary School, to discuss the FY 2016 budget and Capital Improvements Program.

Prince William County high school and eighth-grade students looking for opportunities to build leadership skills will attend a March 9 conference to help them do just that.

Thirty-six art students in Prince William County Schools' grades 1-12 are exhibiting their work at the Hylton Performing Arts Center through March 7.

Governor Terry McAuliffe announced tonight that Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) crews are prepared and ready for a statewide winter storm that is expected to bring significant snow fall across Virginia beginning Monday morning. Up to a foot of snow is expected in the far western region of the state and four to nine inches of snow across the rest of the state.

PRTC bus service between Woodbridge and Tysons Corner that was in danger of being terminated will continue to be available due to public comments at a public hearing.

Virginia General Assembly recently reached the mid-point of the 2015 legislative session, known as crossover. Del. Tim Hugo, who represents part of Prince William County, is informing the public on several of the actions taken by the General Assembly and some initiatives of his own. These are measures Hugo believes to be of particular importance to Virginia's 40th District in Western Fairfax and Prince William counties.

At approximately 1:00 a.m. on Saturday, February 14, a Virginia Department of Corrections divertee transportation vehicle was involved in a single vehicle accident at the intersection of US Rte. 301 and VA Rte. 3 in King George County.

A home on Nagel Street in the city of Manassas was severely damaged by fire, and four residents were displaced by a fire Friday, Feb. 13, around 6 p.m., according to Patty Prince, public affairs specialist for the city government.