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Soon-to-be released inmates learn how to communicate effectively

Participants scheduled for release soon learn communication tools that aim to help them transition successfully, navigate new challenges, and build meaningful lives in the community.

Weights and Measures inspections protect Virginia consumers and businesses

"Accuracy is important to both buyers and sellers. Inaccuracies can mean overpayments by consumers or the loss of products and profits for businesses. In addition to the more obvious devices that our inspectors test, such as gas pumps and grocery scales, VDACS also checks large capacity truck scales, livestock scales, packaged goods and scanners, among many others, according to Joseph Guthrie, Commissioner, for the Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (VDACS).

Vegan cheese company to expand in Fairfax

Armored Fresh, the U.S. subsidiary of Armored Fresh Inc., a South Korean leading food tech company, will invest $125,000 to expand its headquarters and add 25 new jobs in Fairfax County.

NOVEC and its trade association, VMDAEC, invite scholarship applications

Northern Virginia Electric Cooperative and the Virginia, Maryland & Delaware Association of Electric Cooperatives are offering college, vocational, and trade school scholarships to public, private, and home-schooled high school seniors whose families receive electricity from electric cooperatives.

Grant-funded PADI Aware and Coral Reef Conservation training offered in Occoquan

Thanks to a grant they've received, Occoquan's own Patriot Scuba is offering two free classes and certifications from the Professional Association of Diving Instructors (PADI) for up to 75 people.

State program helps area businesses expand into international markets

Ten Virginia companies are expanding into global markets through the Commonwealth’s Trade Accelerator Program

Bank robbery in Woodbridge Wednesday afternoon

On Wednesday, January 11, 2023 at 2:09PM, Prince William County Police officers responded to the Truist Bank located at 16541 River Ridge Blvd. in Woodbridge (22191) to investigate a robbery.

Mario Perez is now CEO for Boy Scouts of National Capitol Area

Mario Perez has moved up from Deputy to become Scout Executive/CEO of the National Capital Area Council, Boy Scouts of America. He has 21 years of experience with the Boy Scouting organization.

Va. snags $3.1 million expansion by Apex Mills, specialty manufacturer of warp knit fabrics

Gov. Glenn Youngkin has announced that Apex Mills, a specialty supplier and manufacturer of warp knit fabrics with industrial and technical applications, will invest $3.1 million to expand its East Coast presence by acquiring the former HanesBrands facility and its equipment in Patrick County.

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