Stephen J. Farnsworth, longtime professor of political science at the University of Mary Washington in Fredericksburg, who is also director of UMW’s Center for Leadership and Media Studies (C4L&MS), says “Virginia may deserve to be treated as a ‘swing state’ once again this year.” Farnsworth's remarks came after a new statewide survey from the Center said Vice President Kamala Harris (D) and former President Donald Trump (R) are locked in a tight presidential contest in Virginia.

Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin was due to lay a wreath at the Pentagon Group Memorial Marker at 10:30 a.m. today, Sept. 11, 2024, the 23rd anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attacks on the Pentagon and the Twin Towers in New York City.

The visits are to celebrate the millions of dollars in federal funding that Sen. Kaine secured to support workforce development, expand health care, and increase child care access. He will also discuss historic legislation he helped pass, including the Inflation Reduction Act, to lower health care and prescription drug costs for millions of Americans.

How dry has this summer been? So dry that the U.S. Dept. of Agriculture has issued "natural disaster designations" for 15 locations in Virginia and contiguous area. This means farmers in Prince William County can now apply for drought assistance emergency loans. So can nearby farmers in Fairfax, Stafford, Culpeper and Fauquier.

Manassas National Battlefield Park will host activities to commemorate the 163rd Anniversary of the 1st Battle of Manassas July 20-21, 2024 on Henry Hill at 6511 Sudley Road, Manassas, VA 20109. Hours are 9:45 a.m.-7 p.m. on July 20 and 9 a,,m. to 6 p.m. July 21.

Manassas National Battlefield Park will host activities to commemorate the 163rd Anniversary of the 1st Battle of Manassas July 20-21, 2024 on Henry Hill at 6511 Sudley Road, Manassas, VA 20109. Hours are 9:45 a.m.-7 p.m. on July 20 and 9 a,,m. to 6 p.m. July 21.

The US Department of Homeland Security, Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) reports that it will evaluate a Biennial Radiological Emergency Preparedness Exercise for communities around the North Anna Power Station in nearby Louisa County. The exercise will occur during the week of July 15, 2024, to assess the ability of Virginia government to respond to an emergency at the nuclear facility.

Increased local security measures will be in place in the days leading up to, during and immediately following the NATO Summit July 8-12, 2024, in Washington, D.C.