In the wake of Hurricane Helene, the Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (VDACS) says it stands ready to investigate complaints about the gasoline and motor vehicle fuels portion of the Anti-Gouging Act in Virginia.

“We are heartbroken for all Virginians and Americans who have suffered in the wake of Hurricane Helene. We’re incredibly proud of our brave first responders from around the Commonwealth who have saved countless lives, and we are deeply grateful to those working tirelessly to restore electricity, communication, and food supplies,” said Governor Glenn Youngkin. “We’ve immediately started the initial damage assessment process necessary to request a federal disaster relief declaration and I will immediately make that request once this work is completed."

The investigation revealed on two separate occasions that the accused, who was a sworn law enforcement officer with the Prince William County Police Department at the time, had inappropriate contact while on duty with an adult woman. Both parties were known to one another.

This U.K.-based defense management software consulting company will invest $305,000 and create 105 new jobs as it establishes its first US office in Virginia Beach.

Virginia’s teacher vacancy rate dropped to 3.4 percent at the start of the school year in August, a 1.3 percent improvement from the teacher vacancy rate that was reported to the Virginia Department of Education in July.

Ten Virginia State Police tips to help drivers stay safe during Hurricane Helene

As part of an ongoing effort to increase the number of prospective Virginia State Troopers in the Academy, and out on Virginia’s roads, Virginia State Police has unveiled a new recruitment website and new dedicated recruitment social media.

The crash killed a 23-year-old male passenger inside the same vehicle, and seriously injured the driver of another vehicle.