In recognition of World Elder Abuse Awareness Day on June 15, Virginia Bankers Association (VBA) and its 116 member banks throughout the state are urging older Virginians and their trusted caregivers to safeguard all personal information and stay alert to the common signs of financial abuse.

The SCC staff report issued June 2 noted [pages 17-21] that the potential customer may have to pay the excess cost, estimated at $115 million, between constructing an overhead route down I-66 and placing the project underground as the local legislative delegation and overwhelming numbers of the public requested, according to a news release from Del. Bob Marshall.

Prince William County School Board June 1 balanced the need to protect programs, positions, and raises, with the risk of cutting its reserve safety net, passing a final 2017 Prince William County Schools (PWCS) budget in the face of lower-than-anticipated county funding.

Virginia Delegate Jackson Miller (50th District) has been honored with the Distinguished Advocate for Business Award by the Virginia Chamber of Commerce. This award reflects Delegate Miller’s outstanding voting record on pro-business legislation, a news release stated.

Taking leave this summer? Even when traveling for personal time, military and DoD civilian members qualify for TSA Pre✓® –without any extra effort, according to a news release from the US Department of Homeland Security.

State and local dignitaries joined School Board members, Superintendent Steve Walts, and Ron Whitten, newly appointed principal of “Potomac Shores” Elementary School for the new school’s groundbreaking ceremony on May 23. The school will be located at 2500 River Heritage Boulevard, Dumfries, VA 22026.

In conjunction with Virginia Hurricane and Flooding Preparedness Week May 22-28, 2016, the State Corporation Commission’s (SCC) Bureau of Insurance encourages Virginians to consider their insurance options before winds and rain arrive. Hurricane season runs from June 1 through Nov. 30 each year. Plan now by reviewing the details of your insurance policy to ensure you have the coverage you need in the event disaster strikes.

The online publication, “Keeping Pace with K-12 Digital Learning, 2015” highlights the Prince William County School Division’s policies and practices in online learning, with a special focus on the Virtual High School.