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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."
Virginia launches I-66 Commuter Choice program
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FROM the Governor's Office 09/21/17 / Money & Taxes / State Government / Transportation /
Virginia leaders celebrated the launch of the first group of multimodal improvement projects under a new I-66 Commuter Choice program. These projects will play an important role in moving more people and reducing congestion on I-66 Inside the Beltway, a news release from the Governor's Office said.
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New animal shelter to be built in Prince William County at an estimated cost of $14.1 million
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FROM Prince William County Government 09/21/17 / Health & Safety / Local Government / Money & Taxes / Police & Fire Beat / Pets /
The Prince William Board of County Supervisors agreed Sept. 19 to construct a new 28,105 square-foot animal shelter, which will cost an estimated $14.1 million. Board chairman Corey Stewart said it will take care of the county's needs for the next 40 years.
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Dollars missing from Dollar Tree in Dumfries
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FROM Prince William County Police Department Reports 09/20/17 / Money & Taxes / Police & Fire Beat /
Prince William County Police Department's crime log for Wednesday, Sept. 20, 2017.
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Dominion Energy to award grants totaling $1 million for basic community needs; apply by Oct. 6
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FROM Prince William County Police Department Reports 09/20/17 / Money & Taxes / Nonprofits /
Nonprofits can apply by Oct. 13 for Dominion Energy grants up to $50,000 for essential community services such as housing, food security, medicine and medical services.
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ABC store in Marshall to close for improvements; patrons directed to Gainesville & Warrenton
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09/20/17 / Money & Taxes / State Government /
The Virginia Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) store at 4199-B Winchester Road in Marshall will close on Friday, Sept. 22, for an expansion and remodeling project, according to a news release from Virginia Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control. It will reopen Nov. 20 at 10 a.m.
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Bank in Dumfries held up just before noon on Saturday, Sept. 16
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FROM Prince William County Police Department Reports 09/16/17 / Breaking News / Business / Health & Safety / Money & Taxes / Police & Fire Beat /
In connection with a Saturday morning bank robbery, Prince William County Police report they are looking for a light skinned male, mid 30s, 5'09"-5'10", 210lbs, with a large build and dark curly hair and last seen wearing a light grey sweatshirt with a reflective vest.
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Wittman applauds Congress’ ontime passage of 12 appropriations bills
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FROM Congressman Rob Wittman's Office 09/16/17 / Federal Government / Money & Taxes /
"We have done it. For the first time since 2009 the House has passed all 12 appropriations bills through regular order. With over 340 amendments from both Republicans and Democrats..." Congressman Rob Wittman was quoted as saying Sept. 15.
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Va. urges Equifax to stop pushing its own fee-based credit monitoring during breach cleanup
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FROM the Va, Attorney General's Office 09/16/17 / Health & Safety / Money & Taxes / State Government /
Attorney General Mark R. Herring joined a bipartisan coalition of state attorneys general Sept. 15 in urging Equifaqx, a credit reporting firm, to stop pushing its own fee based services on data breach victims, said to be 143 million people, including more than four million in Virginia.
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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.
