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Mattie Quesenberry Smith, VMI writing instructor, chosen Virginia’s Poet Laureate
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.
New Virginia for Lovers license plate to hit the streets in 2014
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12/05/13 / State Government / Transportation /
A new “Virginia is for Lovers” license plate will become the Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles’ (DMV) standard-issue plate beginning next March. The new plate design will replace the plain blue and white plates which have been the standard for the past couple of decades.
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Info session Dec. 9 on Del. Anderson’s Future Delegate Program
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11/30/13 / Education / State Government /
Students in grades 7-12 who see politics in their futures or who want to learn about the inner workings of Virginia government will want to attend Del. Richard L. Anderson"s (R-51st) orientation session on Monday, Dec. 9 about participating in his 51st House District “Future Delegate Program” in 2014.
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State legislators slate Dec. 16 & Dec. 17 town meetings on upcoming legislation
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11/25/13 / State Government /
Members of the central and western Prince William/Manassas General Assembly delegation have scheduled two Town Hall meetings to meet with the citizens they represent.
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Herring statement on being certified as next Attorney General of Virginia
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11/25/13 / State Government /
Attorney General-elect Mark Herring released a statement following the State Board of Elections certifying him as the next Attorney General of Virginia:
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Statement from Obenshain Campaign on completion of State Board of Elections vote count
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11/25/13 / State Government /
One hundred sixty-five votes separate the candidates for Virginia Attorney General now that the State Board of Elections has completed its official vote count.
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VDOT to lift lane closures to ease Thanksgiving travel
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11/24/13 / State Government / Transportation /
Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) will lift lane closures on most interstates and other major roads in Virginia from noon Wednesday, Nov. 27, until noon Monday, Dec. 2.
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Tier I EIS approval will advance Interstate 66 improvements from I-495 to Haymarket
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11/24/13 / Haymarket / State Government / Transportation /
The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) has issued a record of decision on the 25-mile Tier 1 environmental impact statement (EIS) study of Interstate 66 from the Capital Beltway to Haymarket, clearing the way for the Commonwealth Transportation Board (CTB) to select one or more of the final ten concepts for detailed analysis.
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Va. Beach man succeeds Connaughton as Va.‘s Secretary of Transportation
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11/24/13 / State Government / Transportation /
Virginia Governor-elect Terry McAuliffe has announced his selection of Aubrey Layne as Secretary of Transportation.
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PWC Annual Holiday Walk of Lights at Neabsco Regional Park opens Dec. 6
Prince William County Parks and Recreation is hosting its annual Holiday Walk of Lights at Neabsco Regional Park for the third year. The FREE lights display begins Friday, Dec. 6. New this year: Visitors can experience the magic of the holiday season with visits from holiday characters, joyful holiday music sung by carolers and an unforgettable holiday shopping experience on select nights.
