State News
VDOT providing even more to be grateful for by lifting most lane closures
RICHMOND, Va. – To make Thanksgiving travel more enjoyable and, most importantly, safe, the Virginia Department...
George Washington & Jefferson National Forest issues fire restriction order
Roanoke, Va. (VR) — The USDA Forest Service is implementing a Stage 1 fire restriction on...
VADOC Firefighters Join VDOF to Control Wildfires
RICHMOND – As the fires grew on a Buchanan County hillside November 1, the Virginia Department...
Travis G. Hill to Step Down as Virginia ABC Chief Executive Officer
MECHANICSVILLE, Va. – Following more than 12 years of service to the Commonwealth of Virginia, the last nine...
Pumpkins and pool noodles: Competition entries’ journey from home to the State Fair
DOSWELL—The State Fair of Virginia is known for showcasing mind-bogglingly large pumpkins, mouthwatering baked goods and...
State Fair of Virginia’s giant vegetable growers crush weigh-off records
DOSWELL—Last year’s State Fair of Virginia Giant Butternut Squash Competition winner Paul Jarosh of Culpeper County...
HEAT Program Honors Virginia’s Sheriff’s Offices and Personnel for Outstanding Efforts in Auto-Theft Reduction
RICHMOND, Va. — The Virginia State Police (VSP) Help Eliminate Auto Theft (HEAT) program presented awards...
Virginia ABC Honored with Best Practices Award by StateWays Magazine
MECHANICSVILLE, Va. – Virginia Alcoholic Beverage Control Authority (ABC) has earned the Overall Best Practices Award from StateWays...
Staunton District Traffic Alert for September 25 – 29, 2023
STAUNTON – The following is a list of highway work that may affect traffic in the...
Candace Monaghan of Beaver Dam Farms recognized by Virginia State Fair
Candace Monaghan, founder of the Beaver Dam Farm Sunflower Festival in Botetourt County, Va., was recognized...
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