FROM the Office of Gov. Glenn Youngkin
09/18/24 / Breaking News / Business / Military / Money & Taxes / State Government /
Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace Inc., a global provider of defense and aerospace systems, will invest $71 million to establish a 150,000-square-foot facility in James City County near Williamsburg. The company will invest an additional $30 million in other costs. Virginia successfully competed with two other states for the project, which will create 180+ new jobs, according to the governor. Va. officials pointed to a recent European trade mission as vital to the deal.
Manassas VA city police department's crime report for Monday, Oct. 7, 2013 includes an assault, a residential burglary and a grand larceny.
Prince William County Police said a mother was watching her child's soccer game on October 6th at George Hellwig Memorial Park in Manassas (20112) when she felt a sharp pain to her right thigh, She reportedly believed she was struck with a BB or other type projectile before she went to a hospital for treatment.
Community volunteers and/or parents or legal guardians of a student who attends Nokesville, Bennett, or Loch Lomond Elementary School or Stonewall, Parkside, or Marsteller Middle School are wanted for the “Nokesville K-8” School Boundary Planning Committee. Weekly meetings start in November.
Delegate Robert G. "Bob" Marshall has asked Governor Bob McDonnell to call a Special Session of the General Assembly to consider Delegate Marshall's legislation to offer some relief to those affected by the federal shutdown and any future shutdowns.
A milestone anniversary, its 150th, is on the horizon for the important 1863 Civil War battle of Bristoe Station, and Bristoe Station Battlefield Park will welcome visitors for the commemoration.
All Virginia State Parks remain open for business during this prime fall season,” said DCR’s State Parks Director Joe Elton. “Schedules have not changed, reservations are being honored, and all programs remain intact," he said.
Virginia’s disability community recognized Del. Richard L. Anderson (R-51st) as its top legislator for his support to disabled citizens of the Commonwealth over the last year.
ACTS (Action in Community Through Service) began overseeing management and operation of the Hilda M. Barg Homeless Prevention Center Oct. 1, through a contract with the Prince William County Department of Social Services.