On September 18 and 19, members of the State Senate and House of Delegates return to Richmond to tackle three issues: Medicaid, judicial appointments, and the two-year state budget that took effect on July 1.

NOVEC warns all consumers of the type of scams being used on customers. Be especially alert to anyone who claims to represent NOVEC and directs you to pay bills with a specific prepaid debit card. Any Co-op consumer who receives a suspicious call should report it to his or her local police and to NOVEC at 703-335-0500 or toll-free 1-888-335-0500.

Prince William County Police have posted a lookout for a suspect in an attempted robbery Aug. 6 at Bank of America on Old Bridge Road, according to police reports.

Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-1) has called for Congress to stay in session to complete the work the elected officials have been elected to do. The practice of taking an August recess is outdated, Wittman contended.

For the ninth straight year, many clothing items, footwear, and school and office supplies will be sales tax-free during the first full weekend in August.

For the ninth straight year, many clothing items, footwear, and school and office supplies will be sales tax-free during the first full weekend in August.

Governor Terry McAuliffe June 27 announced a new $6 million U.S. Department of Labor grant to the Virginia Community College System (VCCS) to provide training and job placement to 600 unemployed by 2016, according to a news release.

“Focusing on Forestland Transfer to Generation ‘NEXT’” is being offered July 29 and August 5 at the Moton Museum in Farmville. This two-day program from the Virginia Department of Forestry will help family forest landowners successfully plan the transfer of their woodlands, intact, from one generation to the next.