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Va. State Police say report suspicious drone activity to VSP Va. Fusion Center
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.”
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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Gov. Youngkin says: Report drone sightings to Virginia Fusion Center
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FROM the Office of Gov. Genn Youngkin 12/15/24 / Breaking News / Health & Safety /
Governor Glenn Youngkin Statement on Drone Sightings in Virginia and Coordination With Local and Federal Partners
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PWC Tax Administration Office to move Dec. 23 from McCoart Building to Development Services Building
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FROM Prince William County Government 12/13/24 / Breaking News / Local Government / Money & Taxes /
The Tax Administration Office is relocating to Development Services Building to make it more convenient for customers to obtain permits and make tax and fee payments at a single, centralized location.
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Gov. Youngkin announces Duchess Dairy plans “buttery” expansion in southwest Virginia
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FROM the Office of Gov. Glenn Youngkin 12/12/24 / Agriculture / Breaking News / Business / State Government /
Gov. Glenn Youngkin announced Dec. 12 that Duchess Dairy will invest nearly $1 million to expand its dairy processing operations in Wythe County in southwest Virginia. The family-owned and operated dairy manufacturer plans to grow its operation by adding a production line of churned butter to its it popular line of premium bottled milk.
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Innovative Univ. of Mary Washington business professor rated tops by Poets & Quants
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FROM University of Mary Washington 12/09/24 / Breaking News / Education / People & Places /
Kashef Majid, who teaches business at University of Mary Washington in Fredersicksburg, was rated one of the 50 best undergraduate professors in 2024 by Poets & Quants, an online publication.
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Fire spreads from house on Devils Reach to Kid’s Choice Sports; fire crews stayed on site overnight
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FROM Prince William County Fire and Rescue 12/06/24 / Breaking News / Business / Health & Safety / Police & Fire Beat / Woodbridge /
Fire Marshals will be returning to scene to continue investigating the cause and origin investigation of the fire, said Assistant Chief Matt Smolsky.
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Cambridge Pavers to invest nearly $50 million to build new facility near Danville
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FROM the Office of Gov. Glenn Youngkin 12/06/24 / Breaking News / Business / Money & Taxes / People & Places / State Government /
“Cambridge Pavers' decision to establish its first manufacturing facility outside New Jersey in Pittsylvania County demonstrates the Commonwealth's competitive advantages for manufacturers,” said Gov Youngkin. “This $47.35 million investment will create valuable job opportunities for Virginians while strengthening our advanced manufacturing sector. This is the second major manufacturing facility announcement Pittsylvania County recently.
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US Senate expands healthcare for veterans; measure known as Elizabeth Dole legislation
Measure now goes to House of Representatives for consideration.
