AARP Virginia says, "The holiday deals have already begun, but not all those great deals you see online are legit. The start of the online holiday shopping season means that online scams intensify with it.Here are the two simple steps you can take to stay a step ahead of the online Grinch this holiday shopping season."

"We need resources to help in planning for living out our best life in our senior years, and the Summit is going to provide us with 60 vendors, professionals, counselors and more to give us the information we need to do exactly that," explained Dave Redabaugh, one of the event's coordinators.

Suspect arrested in Dumfries March 27 armed robbery case. Police officer hit with bottle, while attempting to make arrest in Triangle.

“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. “

In support of national Take Your Child to Work Day, children ages 17 and younger can ride any OmniRide bus for free on Thursday, April 25. Great news! OmniRide Local and Metro Express are already currently free and will be until at least June. Children can ride any OmniRide Express commuter bus for free on this day, which currently costs $9 one way, when accompanied by a paying adult!

Virginia will be among 15 states, from Maine to Florida, participating in “Drive to Save Lives” traffic initiative along Interstate 95, this weekend April 19-21. Virginia State Police will be utilizing additional patrol resources on all 179 miles of Interstate 95, April is National Distracted Driving Awareness Month.

Almost 110 billion eggs produced in the U.S. annually. About 743 million are laid by Virginia hens. This ranks the state at No. 24 in national egg production, according to the Virginia Egg Board’s 2022 Annual Report.

Revised USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map is important to farmers and gardeners because the map recommends when and what to plant based on weather conditions/hardiness zones. Virginia a half-zone warmer.

The University of Mary Washington in Fredericksburg has extended the enrollment deadline for admitted first-year undergraduate students to June 1, 2024. This allows an additional month for students and families to review financial aid.