Virginia State Parks will waive parking fees in honor of Veterans Day on Monday, November 11, 2013. Additionally, all 36 state parks will offer special programming during the holiday weekend.

All Virginia State Parks remain open for business during this prime fall season,” said DCR’s State Parks Director Joe Elton. “Schedules have not changed, reservations are being honored, and all programs remain intact," he said.

Dominion Virginia Power reports that its power station, under construction in Warren County near Front Royal, is 50 percent complete and on track to be online by the 4th quarter of 2014.

U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is encouraging homeowners this week–SepticSmart Week–to ensure their septic systems are functioning properly to protect public health and preserve valuable water resources.

On Saturday, September 21, the Town of Occoquan will hold its first Riverfront Rehabilitation Projects Day. Residents, businesses, and nonprofits will work together to improve the condition of the town's waterfront. Volunteers are welcome.

Help preserve native tree species by collecting acorns and seeds from 13 species and delivering them to the Virginia Department of Forestry (VDOF) by October 10. The closest office is in Warrenton.

Virginiai Department of Forestry's online “General Store” will temporarily cease operation on Aug. 21 to consolidate and upgrade VDOF’s online retail operations.

The McDonald's Restaurant at Tackett's Mill is being demolished and replaced with a new one, and LOCCA/PELT civic association is concerned with signage and that the replacement may not match the Williamsburg theme of the shopping center in he Lake Ridge area of Woodbridge in Prince William County, VA.