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Virginia Breeze Launching 1st East-West Bus Route

25Mar

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Virginia Breeze Launching 1st East-West Bus Route

Virginia Breeze is launching a new bus route—the Tidewater Current. This will be the first east-west line in the Virginia Breeze network connecting 10 cities and 5 counties between Virginia Beach and Harrisonburg. CHECK OUT: Compact Rolling Weekender Bag | Multiple Pockets | Lightweight, Under-Seat Design The route’s stops include: Virginia Beach Convention Center Norfolk – Military Highway Park & Ride Newport News – Newport News Transportation Center Williamsburg – Williamsburg Transportation Center New Kent – Colonial Downs / Rosie’s Gaming Emporium Richmond International Airport Richmond Main Street Station Charlottesville – Scott Stadium Staunton – Crossing Way Park & Ride Harrisonburg – Godwin Transit Center Tidewater Current will be...

VDH ends Lake Anna STEC outbreak investigation, reminds public of swimming advisory

3Jul

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VDH ends Lake Anna STEC outbreak investigation, reminds public of swimming advisory

Virginia Department of Health (VDH) announced it has ended its investigation into the Memorial Day STEC outbreak without conclusively linking the illnesses to Lake Anna. As previously reported, there were 25 Shinga toxin-producing E. coli (STEC) cases that appeared linked to visits to Lake Anna around Memorial Day weekend. Five of those cases resulted in children being hospitalized, and the incidents prompted VDH to launch an investigation that included numerous rounds of water testing from various areas around the lake. In its June 20th update, VDH said the lake water “the likely source” of the infections. However, yesterday, July 2nd, VDH said the most recent testing of water samples collected from Lake Anna did not detect the presence of STEC. VDH said fecal bacter...

VA ABC hosting grand opening today for new Northern Virginia store

29May

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VA ABC hosting grand opening today for new Northern Virginia store

Virginia ABC is holding a grand opening ceremony today, May 29, for its new store at 825 S. Washington St. in Alexandria. This new VA ABC location, Store 119, is in the South Washington Street Shopping Center. According to the Authority, it’s 3,700-square-foot store and will offer more than 1,500 different products. Store 119 hours are 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Saturday and noon to 6 p.m. Sunday. This is the 8th Virginia ABC in Alexandria. “As Virginia ABC celebrates its 90th anniversary this year, we are proud to serve all Virginians by generating revenues from new stores like this one that help make the commonwealth the best place to live, work and raise a family,” said CEO Dale Farino. According to Farino, Virginia ABC has returned more than $2.9 billion to th...

21May

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Win elk tour & stay in State Park cabin in ‘Virginia Elk Experience Sweepstakes’

Since 2012, Virginia has been working to rebuild the state’s elk population. According to the Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources there is now a thriving herd of over 250 elk, most in close proximity to the restoration site in Buchanan County. DWR is currently running the Virginia Elk Experience Sweepstakes offering two winners the chance for a guided elk tour and a 2-night cabin stay at a state park in southwest Virginia. Those interested in entering the sweepstakes can visit the DWR website and purchase a single entry for $15, 7 entries for $75 or 15 entries for $125. As long as you’re at least 18 years old, you can submit as many entries as you like. DWR is offering two prizes packages. The larger package, includes items, such as two electric bikes, hot rod rentals, Gosky...