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More EBT Card Skimming Cases Emerge in Virginia
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More EBT Card Skimming Cases Emerge in Virginia

Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) card fraud continues to be reported in Virginia, with law enforcement and social services agencies reporting a wave of skimming incidents that are swiping residents’ benefits. In Patrick County, officials are investigating multiple cases of EBT fraud following the discovery of a skimming device at a local business earlier this month. According to the Patrick County Sheriff’s Office, investigators received 49 reports of EBT fraud in September and 76 more in October, all affecting local cardholders. Slim Airtag Wallet | Pop-Up Credit Card Holder | RFID Blocking Chip The problem isn’t isolated. In October, the Christiansburg Police Department also reported a skimming device found at a business in their jurisdiction. The department noted numerous case...
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VA has housing protections for federal govt. shutdowns
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VA has housing protections for federal govt. shutdowns

The federal government has entered another shutdown. While political leaders focus on the “who” and the “why,” thousands of Virginians are left to manage the real-life consequences. If you’re among those affected, it’s important to know that some protections and assistance are available. Charge All Your Devices at Once: 5-in-1 Fast Charging Station w/ Wireless Charging Housing protection Virginia law provides safeguards to help residents maintain housing during a federal government shutdown. If you’re facing eviction for unpaid rent accrued after the shutdown began, you can request a 60-day delay in court proceedings under a provision passed in 2020. Homeowners facing foreclosure may also be eligible for a 60-day stay. To qualify, you must request the delay within 90 days of...
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Upcoming facility promising new behavioral health resources for Williamsburg area
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Upcoming facility promising new behavioral health resources for Williamsburg area

Yesterday, Colonial Behavioral Health (CBH), in partnership with the Commonwealth of Virginia, broke ground on the Center for Support & Wellness—a $12.5 million facility promised to transform crisis care across the Greater Williamsburg region. Funded entirely through Governor Glenn Youngkin’s Right Help, Right Now initiative, the center is supposed to offer urgent, compassionate behavioral health services to individuals in crisis. Yogi Stress Relief & Relaxation Tea Sampler The facility will serve Williamsburg, James City County, York County, and Poquoson, providing care for up to 24 individuals at a time. It will house: A Crisis Receiving Center for 24/7 stabilization, A Crisis Stabilization Center offering short-term residential care, A Crisis Intervention T...
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Winner of VA Lottery’s largest jackpot came forward
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Winner of VA Lottery’s largest jackpot came forward

The winner of Virginia’s largest jackpot has come forward. A winning Mega Millions ticket for a $348 million jackpot was sold on June 27 in Burgess. VA Lottery said the person walked into the Virginia Lottery headquarters in Richmond “about four weeks” after the drawing and presented the winning ticket. Save time, money & hassle w/ Walmart BusinessLow prices, Scan & Go, Free shipping, Free delivery, 2% back in rewards In Virginia, for any prize over $1 million, the winner can claim the prize anonymously, which is what this individual chose to do, according to a statement from the VA Lottery. The winner had the choice of taking the $348 million jackpot in annual payments over 30 years or a one-time cash option of $155.6 million before taxes. That person chose ...
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Burgess, VA store gets paid for selling historic Mega Millions ticket
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Burgess, VA store gets paid for selling historic Mega Millions ticket

On July 22, Virginia Lottery presented a check to a store in Northumberland County, VA for selling a historic $348 million winning Mega Millions ticket. Now, the question is: where's the winner? The clock is ticking to claim the prize. Here's what Virginia Lottery will do if no one comes forward... Follow the Watchful Eye on X, Facebook, Instagram, Rumble & YouTube to keep up with what's happening in Virginia
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Virginia Loses ‘Top State for Business’ Crown, Federal Jobs Losses a Key Factor
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Business

Virginia Loses ‘Top State for Business’ Crown, Federal Jobs Losses a Key Factor

Governor Glenn Youngkin has lost one of his favorite bragging rights—Virginia ranking as the Top State for Business. CNBC has produced the rankings since 2007. Virginia topped every state in the nation in 2024 and has been in the top 3 for the last three years. Charge All Your Devices at Once: 5-in-1 Fast Charging Station w/ Wireless Charging Not only has Youngkin repeatedly pointed to Virginia's #1 ranking over the past year, but he's had the news tacked to the top of his website since last summer. And it's still there. "Over time, no state has performed better than Virginia," which has claimed the #1 spot six times, CNBC acknowledged. "But in 2025, with economic anxiety rising, Virginia's economic situation is just shaky enough to take it down a few pegs." This year, Virgi...
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Gloucester, VA Pitches Tech District for Data Centers
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Gloucester, VA Pitches Tech District for Data Centers

Presenting what was described as the "the good, the bad, and the ugly, Gloucester held the first of what's supposed to be a series of meetings to pitch the public the idea of a new technology overlay district in Glenns to accommodate data centers. Hear what was presented and how the people responded: Follow the Watchful Eye on X, Facebook,  Instagram , Rumble & YouTube to keep up with what's happening in Virginia
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Data centers in Glenns? Gloucester to gauge sentiment at upcoming meeting
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Data centers in Glenns? Gloucester to gauge sentiment at upcoming meeting

Gloucester County appears to be trying to soften property owners and residents on the idea of having industrial move in. Gloucester is considering a Technology Overlay District (TOD) to accommodate data centers. The plans to host an informational meeting that it says is to learn and to hear from the public, but Gloucester has already inserted the idea of property owners selling land into the conversation. Charge All Your Devices at Once: 5-in-1 Fast Charging Station w/ Wireless Charging “Before the County begins to work on creating a TOD, we want to gather public input regarding data centers to determine if there is general support for a new ordinance and landowners who might be interested in selling their property for development,” said Carol Steele, Gloucester’s County Administr...
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Dominion proposing hikes for Virginia’s electricity & ‘fair share’ rules for data centers
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Dominion proposing hikes for Virginia’s electricity & ‘fair share’ rules for data centers

The Virginia State Corporation Commission (SCC) is calling for public to have their say on Dominion Energy's plan to raise base rates, monthly fuel rates, and introduce new rules for high load users, such as data centers. Dominion is seeking a significant revenue boost: $822 million in 2026 and an additional $345 million in 2027. To hit those numbers, the company is proposing hikes that could significantly increase bills by 2027. Meanwhile, Dominion claims it’s trying to also shield smaller customers from costs tied to large energy users, like data centers. Charge 5 Devices from 1 Compact Charging Station | Perfect for Travel & Work Proposed Hikes As part of its 2025 biennial review, Dominion has proposed raising the monthly fuel rate by $10.92 starting July 1, mean...
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Northern VA federal contractor Goldschmitt & Associates announces job cuts
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Northern VA federal contractor Goldschmitt & Associates announces job cuts

With federal funds not spewing from the spigot as freely as they once were, Sterling-based Goldschmitt and Associates made a short-notice announcement that the company was cutting 217 jobs. Profit from your expertise: Create and Sell a Course. Get started for free (AD) Goldschmitt is a program management firm that provides IT services, management consulting, and custom training solutions and it’s a federal contractor that boasted about being consistently ranked among the fastest growing businesses in the Mid-Atlantic region. The company issued a WARN notice announcing the 217 job cuts on April 24. The date of impact was May 1, exactly one week later. And the cuts were classified as a permanent reduction. The move was attributed to reductions of a federal contract related to wo...
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