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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.”
If you’ve always wanted one of those new, yet classic/vintage, electric English cars…
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FROM the Office of Gov. Glenn Youngkin 08/22/24 / Breaking News / Business / Local Government / Money & Taxes / State Government / Transportation /
U.K.-based RBW Sports & Classics will produce its first left-hand drive sports cars for U.S. market in Danville-Pittsylvania County
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Comprehensive report on Virginia crime - local and statewide crime figures - now available online
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FROM Virginia State Police 08/20/24 / Police & Fire Beat / State Government /
Virginia’s official and comprehensive report on local and statewide crime figures for 2023, titled Crime in Virginia, is now available online at the Virginia State Police website on the VSP CJIS Data Analysis & Reporting Team page.
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Fall lawn information from Va. Cooperative Extension on Aug. 14
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FROM Virginia Cooperative Extension 08/12/24 / Agriculture / Breaking News / Environment / Real Estate / State Government /
Join Virginia Cooperative Extension Environmental Educator Elesha Young
on Wednesday, Aug 14 at 6 p.m. for tips
on what you might need to do for your turf in the coming months.
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March 15 Virginia Derby to become a Kentucky Derby Qualifier Race at Colonial Downs in 2025
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FROM the Office of Gov. Glenn Youngkin 08/11/24 / Agriculture / Breaking News / Business / Money & Taxes / State Government / Transportation /
The winner of the Virginia Derby will be awarded 50 qualifying points, which has historically secured a post position in the starting gate for the 151st Kentucky Derby now scheduled to be held on May 3, 2025, at the legendary Churchill Downs Racetrack in Louisville, Ky.
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Smyth County Deputy Sheriff Hunter Reedy killed in line of duty
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FROM the Office of Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin 08/11/24 / Breaking News / People & Places / Police & Fire Beat / State Government /
The Governor and Mrs. Youngkin expressed their condolences. The Governor will order the flags to be flown at half-staff on the day of Deputy Hunter Reedy’s memorial for the Commonwealth to honor his service and sacrifice.
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Youngkin’s Executive Order codifies election security in Virginia
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FROM the Office of Gov. Glenn Youngkin 08/07/24 / Breaking News / State Government /
Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin issued Executive Order 35, on Aug. 7, 2024 codifying election security procedures put into place during his administration. These include stringent ballot security, complete and thorough counting machine testing, and best-in-the-nation voter list maintenance.
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Detours: Rt. 28 and Rt. 29 ramps at Centreville closed for paving starting Wednesday night, July 31
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FROM Virginia Dept, of Transportation 07/30/24 / Breaking News / Health & Safety / State Government / Transportation /
Weather permitting, the Route 28 (Sully Road/Centreville Road) and Route 29 interchange ramps will have nighttime closures Wednesday night, July 31; Thursday night, Aug. 1 and Sunday night, Aug. 4 through Thursday night, Aug. 8 between 10 p.m. and 4 a.m. each night for paving, according to the Virginia Department of Transportation.
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Virginia employers encouraged to hire veterans
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FROM the Office of Gov. Glenn Youngkin 07/27/24 / Business / Military / People & Places / State Government /
Gov. Glenn Youngkin: “We want each of them to build their future in the Commonwealth, as they form a vital part of our workforce and boost the performance of Virginia companies.
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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.
