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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.”
Gov. Youngkin lays 9/11 Memorial Wreaths at the Pentagon and at Arlington National Cemetery today
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FROM the Office of Gov. Glenn Youngkin 09/11/24 / Breaking News / Federal Government / People & Places / State Government /
Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin was due to lay a wreath at the Pentagon Group Memorial Marker at 10:30 a.m. today, Sept. 11, 2024, the 23rd anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attacks on the Pentagon and the Twin Towers in New York City.
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Virginia’s Lt. Gov. Winsome Earle-Sears announces her candidacy for Governor
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FROM a news release 09/06/24 / Breaking News / Politics / State Government /
Virginia's lieutenant governor, Winsome Earle Sears, a native of Kingston, Jamaica, and a former member of he House of Delegates, announced Sept. 5, that she is a candidate for the Republican nomination for Governor of Virginia in 2025.
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Virginia War Memorial to lead Commonwealth’s Sept. 11 tribute at 11 a.m.
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09/04/24 / Breaking News / Military / State Government /
There is no admission charge. Free parking is available in the Virginia War Memorial surface lot and parking deck at 621 South Belvidere Street, Richmond, VA 23220. The Virginia War Memorial will be open to the public from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. for visitation and the documentary film, A New Century, A New War, will be shown all day in the Memorial’s Reynolds Theater.
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Va. flags to fly at half staff in memory of Hamas hostage Hersh Goldberg-Polin
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FROM the Office of Gov. Glenn Youngkin 09/01/24 / Breaking News / People & Places / State Government /
Va. Gov. Glenn Youngkin issued the following flag order today, Sept. 1, 2024.
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Wytheville logistics firm to expand warehouse and add 10 jobs
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08/29/24 / Breaking News / Business / Health & Safety / State Government /
The new facility in Wytheville will be a distribution center for bottles along with American food that is loaded in containers and sent to US military bases around the globe with help from the Port of Virginia.
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Want a beehive? Apply by Sept. 6 to get a chance for the Va. Beehive Lottery
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FROM Va. Dept. of Agriculture and Consumer Services 08/23/24 / Agriculture / Breaking News / Good Eating / People & Places / State Government / Nature and the Outdoors /
Distribution Program now accepting applications for Beehive Lottery. Applicants must be a Virginia resident, 18 and older, to be eligible to receive beehive units.
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Virginia’s dairy industry attracts NY-based manufacturer of Indian yogurt products
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FROM the Office of Gov. Glenn Youngkin 08/23/24 / Agriculture / Breaking News / Business / Good Eating / State Government /
Desi Fresh Foods, a New York-based manufacturer of Indian-style spoonable and drinkable yogurt products that are distributed nationwide to retailers and food service customers, is expanding its operations to the Winchester area of Virginia, bringing news jobs and investments./
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Keep in Mind: Your chances of becoming a Labor Day weekend traffic safety statistic
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FROM Virginia State Police 08/22/24 / Education / Health & Safety / People & Places / Police & Fire Beat / State Government / Transportation /
Virginia State Police stopped 4,475 speeders and 1,945 reckless drivers during last year's four-day Labor Day weekend. State troopers also cited 491 seat belt violations and 150 child restraint violations during that time period.
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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.
