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Virginia State Veterinarian issues Entry Permit for Santa’s Reindeer
From Virginia Departments of Agriculture and Consumer Services (VDACS) and Wildlife Resources (DWR) 12/23/24 / Agriculture / Breaking News / Health & Safety / State Government / Transportation / Kids Konnection /
Santa’s visit to Virginia may be brief each year, but it’s still vitally important to our state agricultural industry that his reindeer are healthy,” VDACS State Veterinarian Dr. Charlie Broaddus said. “It’s a privilege to issue permits for entry for Santa, and I hope he enjoys some fresh local Virginia milk and that the reindeer get plenty of Virginia grown carrots during their visit.”
Firefighters douse townhouse fire in Lake Ridge early this morning Nov. 29
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FROM Prince William County Fire & Rescue 11/29/24 / Breaking News / Health & Safety / Lake Ridge / Police & Fire Beat /
A family of five was displaced this morning when fire broke out on the rear deck of a Lake Ridge townhouse on Tatiana Way and extended up into the attic and minimal damage to one adjoining home.
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Saving a life is as easy as wearing a seatbelt: Motorists reminded wearing seatbelts is mandatory
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FROM Prince William County Police Department 11/26/24 / Health & Safety / People & Places / Police & Fire Beat /
The Prince William County Police reminds motorists to ear your seatbelt every time because seatbelts save lives! That is the underlying message of this year’s “Click It or Ticket” seatbelt enforcement campaign, which runs through Dec. 1, 2024.
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AARP tips on how to avoid online shopping scams this holiday season
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FROM AARP Virginia 11/25/24 / Health & Safety / Money & Taxes /
AARP Virginia says, "The holiday deals have already begun, but not all those great deals you see online are legit. The start of the online holiday shopping season means that online scams intensify with it.Here are the two simple steps you can take to stay a step ahead of the online Grinch this holiday shopping season."
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Murder in Manassas after physical altercation escalated, police report
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FROM Prince William County Police Department Reports 11/24/24 / Breaking News / Health & Safety / Manassas / People & Places / Police & Fire Beat /
Victim shot multiple times, police said.
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Executive Order leads statewide response to protect children, improve their mental health
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FROM the Office of Gov. Glenn Youngkin 11/23/24 / Breaking News / Health & Safety / State Government / Kids Konnection /
“Executive Order 43 will empower parents with the tools they need to protect their children and sets the stage for a statewide response to reclaim childhood and ensure the next generation can thrive.”
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Buckle up seatbelts to avoid Thanksgiving fatalities, advise Virginia State Police
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FROM Virginia State Police 11/22/24 / Breaking News / Health & Safety / People & Places / Police & Fire Beat / Transportation /
If you are thankful for family and want to keep it that way, Virginia State Police urge everyone to "buckle up" when driving to and from Thanksgiving with family.
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Siren testing Nov. 20 at 10 a.m. for Occoquan Dam
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FROM Earnie Porta, Mayor of Occoquan 11/19/24 / Breaking News / Health & Safety / Local Government /
On Wednesday, Nov.20, 2024, at 10 a.m., Fairfax Water will conduct its annual test of the Occoquan Dam Siren warning system.
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Red Cross opening blood donor center in Manassas off Sudley Rd. in shopping center with Aldi Groc.
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FROM American Red Cross 11/18/24 / Breaking News / Health & Safety /
On Friday, Nov. 22, the American Red Cross will mark the grand opening of its new state-of-the-art blood donation center in Manassas. This new facility will collect thousands of blood products each year from generous donors who roll up a sleeve to help save lives.
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Three more people arrested in Nov. 23, 2024 fatal shooting on Stream Walk Lane in Manassas
Prince William County Police report they have now arrested a total of four people in connection with the Nov. 23, 2024 murder of Horace Ray Johnson, 45, on property located at 8000 Stream Walk Lane in Manassas.
