Banci Tewolde. Associate Director with the Virginia Department of Planning and Budget. has been appointed by Gov. Glenn Youngkin to to lead the Virginia Department of General Services. She has a proven track record in managing complex projects and deep understanding of government operations, said the governor.

On Saturday, June 29 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., the nonprofit Virginia War Memorial Foundation and corporate sponsor Altria will host the Hill of Heroes Day at The Memorial. This free family event and community celebration will feature military vehicles and demonstrations, crafts and educational activities for kids, and the annual used book sale.

The plan is to rebuild the electric transmission lines that run between Dominion's Possum Point Substation in Dumfries and its Fredericksburg Substation because the lines "are at the end of their service life." At the same time, Dominion plans to upgrade the lines - from 115 kilovolts (kV) to 230 kV.

According to a news release, an official opinion from Attorney General Jason Miyares confirms that Virginia is not required to comply with expansive new mandates adopted by the unelected California Air Resources Board (CARB) set to take effect January 1, 2025.

JKOZ Engineering, a service-disabled veteran-owned firm that provides engineering, technology, and product development services, will invest $3.7 million to relocate from Temecula, Calif. and expand its operation in the Town of Blackstone in Nottoway County. The company designs and produces custom seals, gaskets, and other components for the defense and aerospace industry

Spring fires damaged 29 homes and 28 structures, with DOF suppression efforts credited with protecting an additional 750 homes and 400 structures. Wildfire activity peaked on March 20, when especially low relative humidity combined with gusty winds to spark 88 wildfires in less than 24 hours. DOF responded to 411 wildfires that burned nearly 20,000 acres, the most burned during a spring fire season in the last 30 years. For comparison, during the 2023 spring fire season, 330 wildfires burned 2,174 acres.

According to a news release from Virginia Farm Bureau, the property located in Caroline County north of Richmond had strong economic impact, hosting more than 536,000 visitors at 182 diverse events last year, bringing in substantial revenue, supporting many jobs and paying more than $1 million in taxes.

VDOT says northbound I-95 general purpose lanes will be closed off and on tonight, Monday, May 20, starting at 9 p.m. around mile marker 155, until 5 a.m. tomorrow, Tuesday, May 21, for Powell's Creek bridge work