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Va, State Police answer nearly 500 calls for assistance since midnight Jan. 11

Virginia State Police report State Troopers have responded to more than 400 incidents and 94 crashes

Blood shortage looms; Chance to win a private Shark Dive Adventure for giving blood

The Red Cross says it has collected about 50,000 fewer blood donations than needed over the last two months. Donors are asked to make an appointment to give blood or platelets now to avoid a looming blood shortage.

Atempted Murder of a Law Enforcement Officer [LEO] | Officer-Involved Shooting

Driver accused of driving directly towards the officer at a high rate of speed. Responding officers broadcast a BOLO (be on the lookout) for the vehicle. Around 10:54PM, an officer eventually located the vehicle on Oust Ln where contact was attempted with the sole occupant in the driver’s seat. Upon making contact, the driver, later identified as the accused, sped away, make a U-turn, and began driving directly towards the officer at a high rate of speed. In response, the officer fired the department issued handgun at least once towards the vehicle before being forcibly struck. Immediately after striking the officer, the accused lost control and struck a parked vehicle causing the vehicle to roll onto its side where the accused then fled on foot.

Va. Dept. of Energy gives kudos to Bull Run Quarry for safety record

Virginia mines recognized for exemplary safety and rclamation measures.

Meet Miss Virginia Volunteer here on Sunday, May 28—promoting Manassas Railway Festival

Miss Virginia Volunteer 2023, Kate Clatterbuck,will be making a special appearance in Manassas on Sunday, May 28, 2023. volunteering at the Manassas Visitors Center and actively promoting ticket sales for the highly anticipated Manassas Railway Festival.

Virginia gets funding for Active Shooter Response Training Program

Criminal Justice Services Board awarded $2.4 million for statewide Advanced Law Enforcement Rapid Response Training (ALERRT) to educate first responders and civilians on responding to active shooter emergencies.

Dr. Lisa Coons, noted Tennessee educator, tapped for Virginia government post

Governor Youngkin appoints Dr. Lisa Coons as Virginia's Superintendent of Public Instruction. Youngkin also announced the appointment of Goochland County Superintendent Jeremy Raley as the Virginia Department of Education’s new chief of staff.

Va. Peanut Growers deliver enormous peanut butter donation to food banks

Virginia's seven regional food banks will all benefit from this contribution and will distribute the peanut butter throughout their network of 1,350 pantries, soup kitchens, and other partner agencies.

Va. Peanut Growers deliver highly appreciated peanut butter donation to food banks

Virginia's seven regional food banks will all benefit from this contribution and will distribute the peanut butter throughout their network of 1,350 pantries, soup kitchens, and other partner agencies.

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