In the wake of Hurricane Helene, the Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (VDACS) says it stands ready to investigate complaints about the gasoline and motor vehicle fuels portion of the Anti-Gouging Act in Virginia.

The beautification project along Sudley Road from Rixlew Lane to Portsmouth Road has been completed. The project introduced new landscaping, including crape myrtles, knock-out roses, shamrock hollies, variegated liriope, coreopsis, salvias, nepetas and hydrangeas, all selected to enhance the appeal of the area.

Virginia Department of Education has ben awarded a$30 Million gant to Invest in Literacy Support for Students and Schools Most in Need. VDOE says it will be prioritizing literacy support for Virginia’s most at-risk children

“You all are taking on a moment of acceleration in your lives, and that is what gets us so excited, not because of what we’re doing today but what we anticipate you all will do tomorrow … I can’t wait to see where you all will lead Virginia,” Youngkin was quoted as saying in a news release.

Custom building solutions manufacturer VFP, Inc.will invest $5 million and create 50 new jobs in Southwest Virginia to serve the data center market

Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace Inc., a global provider of defense and aerospace systems, will invest $71 million to establish a 150,000-square-foot facility in James City County near Williamsburg. The company will invest an additional $30 million in other costs. Virginia successfully competed with two other states for the project, which will create 180+ new jobs, according to the governor. Va. officials pointed to a recent European trade mission as vital to the deal.

On Monday, September 16, at 7 p.m., Coles District Supervisor Yesli Vega invites Prince William County residents to attend a Multi-District Town Hall at Unity Reed High School with Supervisors Gordy (Brentsville District) and Weir (Gainesville District) to discuss community safety and affordable housing legislation.

Beginning today, Thursday, Sept. 12, the newest section of University Boulevard between Edmonston Drive and Sudley Manor Drive is finished and ready for use.