A Christmas Bonus

Leelee Breeden of Elkton, a school nurse at Lacey Spring Elementary School, fills up at the Mauzy Liberty gas station on U.S. 11 at Interstate 81 Exit 257 Thursday afternoon. AAA Mid-Atlantic predicts the number of Virginians traveling this holiday season will be about the same as last year, which was a 10-year high. Those who choose to drive will get a break at the pump, as gas prices in the commonwealth have dropped by 13 cents so far this month. (Photo by Michael Reilly)