Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (VDACS) recently selected Dr. Charles C. Broaddus as State Veterinarian and Director of the Division of Animal and Food Industry Services (AFIS). He will begin his new duties May 11.

Century Forest Program that goes into law July 1 is designed to honor and recognize Virginians who have owned working forestlands for 100 years or more. Officials at the Virginia Department of Forestry, which will manage the program when the law goes into effect, estimate that there are more than 1,000 individuals or families eligible for this distinction.

Governor Terry McAuliffe March 30 vetoed Senate Bill 41, which would shield from civil liability those who actively discriminate against same-sex couples.

Governor Terry McAuliffe announced March 28 that Merck, known as MSD outside of the United States and Canada, a global health care leader, will invest $168 million to expand its manufacturing operation near the Town of Elkton in Rockingham County.

Governor Terry McAuliffe and First Lady Dorothy McAuliffe onMarch 21 were joined by veterans and Virginians with disabilities for a ribbon cutting ceremony to celebrate the opening of an accessibility ramp at the Executive Mansion that will enhance access and safety for all guests.

The Virginia Department of Transportation asks drivers to be alert to possible icy conditions this weekend. An early-spring rain and snow coupled with low temperatures, particularly early Sunday morning, could impact roads.

Spring may be just around the corner, but the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) reminds drivers to watch out for possible icy areas on roadways. Precipitation and low temperatures are expected this weekend.

Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (VDACS) will accept applications from groups until April 14, 2016 for United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service Specialty Crop Block Grant funding up to $60,000 per project