Virginia Tourism is partnering with Virginia Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control, using the Virginia is for Lovers logo to promote the assortment of alcoholic products made in the Commonwealth at stores in Warrenton, Vienna, Virginia Beach, Williamsburg and Richmond.

Social Security is getting closer to the agency’s historic 80th anniversary and preparing to commemorate the August 14, 1935, signing of the Social Security Act. Acting Commissioner Carolyn W. Colvin May 27 announced the agency’s event-filled celebration, with many activities leading up to Aug, 14 and a special website, http://www.socialsecurity.gov/80thanniversary

"USDA is making every effort possible to get the word out about this new Farm Bill provision," said Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack.

Under the terms of the settlement agreement reached after mediation, the overwhelming bulk of RadioShack's consumer data will be destroyed, and no credit or debit card account numbers, social security numbers, dates of birth or even phone numbers will be transferred. The bankruptcy court approved the settlement on Wednesday.

Each year, the IRS publishes Publication 3, Armed Forces Tax Guide, a free booklet packed with valuable information and tips designed to help service members and their families take advantage of all tax benefits allowed by law. This year’s edition, geared to the 2014 return, is posted on IRS.gov.

If summer travel is in your plans, the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) is ready to help with mobile tools to keep you informed while you are on the go. You can find real-time information about traffic, incidents and congestion on Virginia roads at 511Virginia.

Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-1) supported passage of H.R. 1735, the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2016. The annual legislation, which was approved by the House of Representatives by a bipartisan vote of 269-151 on May 15, provides policy guidance and authorization for the Department of Defense.

Owners of Old House Vineyards will open a new craft distillery called Old House Distillery on their family farm in Culpeper County, becoming one of only a few joint winery and distillery operations in Virginia.