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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.”
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 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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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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Virginia flags to be flown at half staff on Pearl Harbour Day, Dec. 7, 2024
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FROM the Office of Va. Gov. Glenn Youngkin 12/06/24 / Federal Government / History / Military / People & Places / State Government /
Gov. Youngkin ordered that the flags shall be lowered at sunrise on Saturday, December 7, 2024, and remain at half-staff until sunset.
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Mattie Quesenberry Smith, VMI writing instructor, chosen Virginia’s Poet Laureate
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FROM the Office of Gov. Glenn Youngkin 11/27/24 / Breaking News / People & Places / State Government / Creative Arts /
Smith has served as a First Year Writing and Rhetoric Instructor at the Virginia Military Institute since 2013, teaching courses in rhetoric and writing. She is a published poet and has received numerous awards for her work.
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Three amendments to Va. Constitution filed for 2025 Va. General Assembly to consider
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FROM Virginia State Senators Locke, Ebbin and Boysko 11/26/24 / Breaking News / Politics / State Government /
According to a news release, the three constitutional amendments were filed as Senate Joint Resolutions, and described as "covering critical issues including voter qualifications, marriage equality, and reproductive rights."
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Carolina Structural Systems to build new facility near Emporia: $5.5 million investment + 58 jobs
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FROM STAFF REPORTS 11/25/24 / Breaking News / Business / State Government /
Carolina Structural Systems, a manufacturer of custom wood trusses and other structural wood products, will invest $5.5 million to establish a new manufacturing facility near Emporia.. The company will construct a 40,000-square-foot facility in the Greensville County Industrial Park.
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Executive Order leads statewide response to protect children, improve their mental health
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FROM the Office of Gov. Glenn Youngkin 11/23/24 / Breaking News / Health & Safety / State Government / Kids Konnection /
“Executive Order 43 will empower parents with the tools they need to protect their children and sets the stage for a statewide response to reclaim childhood and ensure the next generation can thrive.”
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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.
