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AARP tips on how to avoid online shopping scams this holiday season
FROM AARP Virginia 11/25/24 / Health & Safety / Money & Taxes /
AARP Virginia says, "The holiday deals have already begun, but not all those great deals you see online are legit. The start of the online holiday shopping season means that online scams intensify with it.Here are the two simple steps you can take to stay a step ahead of the online Grinch this holiday shopping season."
Northern Virginia in running for Amazon’s second North American headquarters
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FROM the Governor's Office 01/18/18 / Breaking News / Business / Money & Taxes / People & Places / State Government /
Governor Ralph Northam today, Jan. 18, announced that Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ:AMZN) has selected Northern Virginia as a candidate for its second North American headquarters. Amazon is seeking a location capable of supporting up to 50,000 employees and a facility that will be around 8 million square feet at full capacity, according to the governor.
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Loudoun legislators introduce bill to provide relief from I-66 tolls
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FROM the Offices of Sen. Richard Black and Del. Dave LaRock 01/18/18 / Breaking News / Money & Taxes / State Government / Transportation /
Senator Richard Black and Delegate Dave LaRock, both of Loudoun County, today, Jan. 18, announced filing of legislation which would provide toll relief in Northern Virginia. If successful, HB 1489 will reduce tolls on Interstate 66 Inside the Beltway (ITB) and the Dulles Toll Road, according to a news release.
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Two PWC Youth Salute students selected to attend National Town Meeting on Tomorrow
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FROM Prince William County Schools Reports 01/11/18 / Education / Money & Taxes / People & Places /
OPHS senior Brightney Varghese and Patriot HS senior Jarrett Lash were among 68 students selected to attend the National Town Meeting on Tomorrow (NTMOT) held last fall in St. Louis. The students were selected through the Youth Salute Program to represent Prince William County.
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NOVEC and electric co-ops statewide are accepting higher-education scholarship applications
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FROM NOVEC Reports 01/10/18 / Education / Money & Taxes /
Northern Virginia Electric Cooperative and Virginia, Maryland & Delaware Association of Electric Cooperatives are accepting applications for higher-education scholarships from public, private, and home schooled high school seniors who receive electricity from electric cooperatives. Applications for NOVEC's scholarships are due Tuesday, March 13, 2018. VMDAEC applications are due Friday, Feb. 9, 2018. Students may apply for both scholarships.
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Corey Stewart says State of Prince William County is “strong”
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FROM Prince William County Government Reports 01/09/18 / Breaking News / Local Government / Money & Taxes /
Chairman Corey A. Stewart delivered his annual State of the County address on Tuesday, Jan. 9, to open the first meeting of the Prince William Board of County Supervisors in 2018.
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Prince William County Planning Commission agenda for Wednesday, Jan. 17, 2018
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FROM Prince William County Government Reports 01/09/18 / Local Government / Money & Taxes / People & Places / Real Estate / Woodbridge /
Prince William County Planning Commission will meet on Wednesday, Jan. 17. 2018 in the board chambers at 1 County Complex Court, Prince William VA 22192.
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Va. Tech awarded $1.1 million state grant to develop product aimed at treating brain tumors
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FROM the Governor's Office 01/09/18 / Breaking News / Business / Education / Health & Safety / Money & Taxes /
Governor Terry McAuliffe announced Jan. 9 that the Virginia Research Investment Committee (VRIC) has approved a $1.1 million grant to Virginia Tech to support a medical device that will use low-energy electric fields to treat brain tumors, the second-leading cause of death in people under the age of 20.
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Dr. Megan Healy to join Governor-Elect’s administration as Chief Workforce Development Advisor
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FROM the Governor-Elect's Office 01/03/18 / Business / Money & Taxes / People & Places / State Government /
Governor-elect Ralph Northam Jan. 3 announced at Richmond Electricians’ Joint Apprenticeship and Training Center in Ashland that Megan Healy will join his administration as Chief Workforce Development Advisor, which will be elevated to the cabinet level in Northam’s administration.
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Buckle up seatbelts to avoid Thanksgiving fatalities, advise Virginia State Police
If you are thankful for family and want to keep it that way, Virginia State Police urge everyone to "buckle up" when driving to and from Thanksgiving with family.
