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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.”
Filling Woodbridge District seat on Prince William School Board
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11/19/12 / Breaking News / Education / Woodbridge /
The Prince William County VA School Board is soliciting applications from qualified individuals interested in serving on an interim basis to fill the School Board vacancy created by the departure of Woodbridge District member Denita Ramirez, who resigned on Nov. 7.
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Manassas City Public Schools hosts grand opening for Parent/Teacher Resource Center
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11/19/12 / Breaking News / Education /
Manassas VA City Public Schools (MCPS) will host an open house to celebrate the grand opening of its Special Education Parent Resource Center from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday, Nov. 19.
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First flight made on runway extension at Manassas Regional Airport
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11/19/12 / Breaking News / Local Government / Manassas /
Manassas VA Mayor Harry "Hal" Parrish and aviation officials took a six-minute inaugural flight on the now 6,200 foot 16L-34R runway at Manassas Regional Airport. his runway extension project has been more than 10 years in the making and brings the Manassas Regional Airport into a new aviation arena.
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Virginia’s Wounded Warrior Leesburg office serves local veterans and their families
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By JAMES IVANCIC 11/18/12 / Breaking News /
Discharged military veterans and their families can have a tough go of it once they reunite. The state of Virginia tries to smooth the transition through the Virginia Wounded Warrior program operated by the Virginia Department of Veteran Services. While many of the veterans the program serves saw duty during the Iraq and Afghanistan wars, the Wounded Warrior program is open to veterans of any conflict as well as members of the National Guard and Reserves.
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Manassas city residents threatened with utility cut-off
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11/16/12 / Breaking News / Health & Safety /
A Manassas city official says a phone scam is being used on some city residents. Residents are being telephoned by a fraudulent caller who says he or she is from the "utility company and is going to shut off the person's power unless a credit card number is given to the caller.
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Who wants to be sick after a Thanksgiving meal?
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11/15/12 / Breaking News / Health & Safety /
Virginia Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services offers food safety tips for preparing food & cooking a full course Thanksgiving dinner with all the trimmings, so everyone stays well and happy this holiday season.
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Connolly sets Nov. 17 “open season” workshop on federal health benefits plans
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11/14/12 / Breaking News / Health & Safety /
Virginia Congressman Gerry Connolly will hold his annual Open Season Workshop on Saturday, Nov. 17, at WT Woodson High School in Fairfax VA to assist federal employees and retirees in navigating through the many changes in the 2013 Federal Employees Health Benefits Plans (FEHBP), dental and vision insurance programs, and flexible spending accounts.
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Manassas Social Security office open fewer hours starting Nov. 19
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11/13/12 / Breaking News / People & Places /
Beginning Nov. 19, the U. S. Social Security office on Center Street in Manassas will close to the public at 3 p.m. each day instead of 3:30 p.m. Beginning Jan. 2, the Social Security office will close at noon on Wednesdays.
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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.
