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Virginia State Veterinarian issues Entry Permit for Santa’s Reindeer
From Virginia Departments of Agriculture and Consumer Services (VDACS) and Wildlife Resources (DWR) 12/23/24 / Agriculture / Breaking News / Health & Safety / State Government / Transportation / Kids Konnection /
Santa’s visit to Virginia may be brief each year, but it’s still vitally important to our state agricultural industry that his reindeer are healthy,” VDACS State Veterinarian Dr. Charlie Broaddus said. “It’s a privilege to issue permits for entry for Santa, and I hope he enjoys some fresh local Virginia milk and that the reindeer get plenty of Virginia grown carrots during their visit.”
Want a new pet for Christmas? Here’s how to avoid scams!
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FROM AARP Virginia 12/23/24 / Breaking News / Health & Safety / Money & Taxes / Police & Fire Beat / Pets /
AARP has scam fighting tips for all--not just seniors. Here's one about pets!
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US Postal Service warns customers to watch out for delivery scams
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FROM US Postal Service 12/23/24 / Breaking News / Federal Government / Health & Safety / Money & Taxes /
Watch out for delivery scams on "late" packages, USPS warns.
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PW Police charge felony child neglect of 1-year-old and drug possession
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FROM Prince William County Police Department Reports 12/19/24 /
Prince William County police report of arrests for Dec. 18, 2024
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Va. State Police say report suspicious drone activity to VSP Va. Fusion Center
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FROM Virginia State Police 12/19/24 / Breaking News / Health & Safety / Police & Fire Beat / State Government /
As of Dec. 18, 2024, the Virginia Fusion Center (VFC), which is located within the Homeland Security Division of the Virginia State Police, says it has received 150+ tips regarding drone activity in the Commonwealth. "All of the tips are being investigated and shared with key stakeholders. We encourage anyone who witnesses a drone flying over critical infrastructure, such as energy installations, or military sites, to contact the Virginia Fusion Center,” said Virginia State Police Special Agent D. Robinson. “This will enable us to work with our partners to determine exactly what is occurring, and how to move forward.”
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Three more people arrested in Nov. 23, 2024 fatal shooting on Stream Walk Lane in Manassas
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FROM Prince William County Police Department Reports 12/19/24 / Manassas / Police & Fire Beat /
Prince William County Police report they have now arrested a total of four people in connection with the Nov. 23, 2024 murder of Horace Ray Johnson, 45, on property located at 8000 Stream Walk Lane in Manassas.
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PWC Police chargé suspect in two indecent exposure incidents in same area of Dale City
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FROM Prince William County Police Department Reports 12/17/24 / Breaking News / Health & Safety / People & Places / Police & Fire Beat /
Prince William County police officers make arrests in several previous cases that were under investigation.
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Six historic sites designated as Virginia landmarks
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FROM Virginia Dept. of Historic Resources 12/17/24 / Breaking News / History / People & Places / State Government /
Among the six places recently listed in the Virginia Landmarks Register are a house in Charlottesville designed by Milton L. Grigg, the celebrated architect best known for his work on the restoration of Colonial Williamsburg and Monticello in the 20th century; a Danville elementary school featuring architecture representative of mid-20th–century educational trends and their effect on the development of suburbs in Virginia after World War II; and a unique, mid-1700s American frontier–style home in the Shenandoah Valley that grew into a commercial business in the 19th and 20th centuries.
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US Senate expands healthcare for veterans; measure known as Elizabeth Dole legislation
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FROM Office of US Senator Tim Kaine 12/16/24 / Federal Government / Health & Safety / Military / Money & Taxes /
Measure now goes to House of Representatives for consideration.
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Three more people arrested in Nov. 23, 2024 fatal shooting on Stream Walk Lane in Manassas
Prince William County Police report they have now arrested a total of four people in connection with the Nov. 23, 2024 murder of Horace Ray Johnson, 45, on property located at 8000 Stream Walk Lane in Manassas.
