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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.”
EPA is recommend radon testing in January
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01/08/13 / Breaking News / Health & Safety /
The US Surgeon General says radon gas is the second leading cause of lung cancer in the U.S. Windows and doors are closed tightly and people spend more time indoors so January is a good time to test, says EPA.
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PWC fire engines sent to Glenkirk Elementary; nothing found amiss
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01/08/13 / Breaking News / Health & Safety /
Prince William County firefighters who responded to Glenkirk Elementary School in Gainesville VA this morning, Tuesday, Jan. 8, 2013, found nothing amiss, according to a school official.
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Congressman Gerry Connolly Sworn In
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01/05/13 / Breaking News /
 Congressman Gerry Connolly, surrounded by family and friends, is sworn in to a third term in the U.S. House of Representatives (the 113th Congress) by House Speaker John Boehner on January 3, 2013. |
Connolly leads drive to televise Supreme Court proceedings
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01/05/13 / Breaking News /
Congressman Gerry Connolly (D-VA), who represents parts of Prince William County and Fairfax County, VA has introduced bipartisan legislation to permit television coverage of the U.S. Supreme Court to give the public more access to the high court’s deliberations.
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Manassas City Police Beat 1/4/13
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01/05/13 / Breaking News / Police & Fire Beat /
Manassas VA City Police Department's crime report for Friday, Jan. 4, 2013
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Virginia updates state website in desktop and mobile versions
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01/05/13 / Breaking News /
Virginia has launched an entirely new version of its official state website, Virginia.gov, according to Governor Bob McDonnell. Virginia.gov is now also available to mobile device users.
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Virginia wins water case against Environmental Protection Agency
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01/04/13 / Breaking News / Health & Safety /
Virginia challenged the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) attempts to regulate storm water as a pollutant in the Accotink Creek watershed in Fairfax County. The court said the EPA overstepped its bounds under the Clean Water Act.
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PWC police beat for 1/3/13
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01/03/13 / Breaking News / People & Places / Police & Fire Beat /
Prince William County VA Police Department's crime report for Jan. 3, 2013 includes report of mother arrested for arson and attempted murder of 3-year-old daughter.
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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.
