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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.”
Average cost of Thanksgiving meal in Virginia drops 80 cents
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11/01/12 / Breaking News /
Virginians will be able to feed their families a Thanksgiving meal for a little more than $4.72 per person this year, according to an informal price survey conducted by the Virginia Farm Bureau Federation. The average cost of a traditional meal for 10 adults was $47.23. This includes turkey, dressing, sweet potatoes, rolls, peas, cranberries, a relish tray of carrots and celery, and pumpkin pie with whipped cream.
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Manassas applauds “Hurricane Heroes”
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11/01/12 / Breaking News / Health & Safety / Local Government /
Manassas city officials tipped their collective hats to city public works and utility crews, volunteer and career firefighters and police officers for their work in the wake of Hurricane Sandy and dubbed them "Hurricane Heroes," according to a news release from Patty Prince, public information director.
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Manassas police make arrests in suspicious death case
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10/31/12 / Breaking News / Police & Fire Beat /
The Manassas City Police Department arrested two brothers for murder last night in connection with the death of Antonio Ricardo Bailey, 44, of 12011 Smithfield Road, Manassas (20112). Mr. Bailey’s body was discovered in a vacant parking lot in the 9000 block of Church Street, near the Olde Towne Inn, shortly after 7:30AM Tuesday, October 30, 2012.
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Most NOVEC customers back on the power grid
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10/31/12 / Breaking News /
orthern Virginia Electric Cooperative has most of its customers connected to the power grid as the region recovers after Hurricane Sandy’s winds and rain caused widespread power outages this week. At the height of the storm, 32,000 NOVEC customers lost power. As of 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday, all but about 1,400 had electric service restored. Crews will work through the night to get most of these customers reconnected by Thursday night.
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Lawyers join musicians in “Jazz for Justice” concerts to raise scholarship and service project funds
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10/31/12 / Breaking News / People & Places /
Prince William County Bar Foundation, Inc., George Mason University’s School of Music and Fairfax Law Foundation will team up to present two Jazz 4 Justice© concerts. These music events will support vital community and legal services in Prince William and Fairfax Counties and music scholarships for students at George Mason University.
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Be wary and extra cautious about after-hurricane scam repairs and fundraisers
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10/31/12 / Breaking News / Health & Safety /
Scammers-or "storm chasers"-will likely try to take advantage of vulnerable storm victims as well as those who want to donate money to help them because Hurricane Sandy left behind power outages, downed trees, and property damage, Attorney General Ken Cuccinelli warned about danger from scammers & what to look for.
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Virginia aims to keep sex offenders away from trick-or-treaters on Halloween
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10/31/12 / Breaking News / Health & Safety /
Virginia Department of Corrections (VADOC) will monitor sex offenders on probation and parole supervision throughout Virginia tonight, Halloween night, while children are trick-or-treating.
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VDOT to open 495 express lanes earlier than planned
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10/31/12 / Breaking News /
The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) and 495 Express Lanes today announced that the 14-mile corridor of new high occupancy toll (HOT) lanes on the Virginia side of the Capital Beltway will open as early as Nov. 17. Drivers are encouraged to prepare to use the Express Lanes now to be able to use them when they open. 495 Express Lanes travelers will need an E-ZPass® and an understanding of how the lanes work before they can take advantage of the lanes.
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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.
