All students attending the 43 Henrico schools under the Community Eligibility Provision will automatically receive free breakfast and lunch for the 2023-24 school year with no application necessary. Henrico Schools also waived the cost of reduced-price meals, for the second straight year, so students in non-CEP schools that apply and qualify for reduced-price meals will not have to pay. Reduced […]
Virginia launches ‘Drive Sober’ campaign
More than 150 Virginia law enforcement agencies are participating in this year’s Drive Sober Or Get Pulled Over campaign. An increased enforcement period for the campaign will take place through the Labor Day holiday. Complementing the enforcement, Drive Sober Or Get Pulled Over is continuing its “Act Like It” public-awareness campaign, using a video series and advertisements to encourage Virginians […]
Va. War Memorial seeks families of Virginia Marines killed in 1983 Beirut bombing
This October, the Virginia War Memorial in Richmond will commemorate and honor the U.S. Marines who died in the bombing of their barracks in Beirut, Lebanon in October 1983 with a special program and film premiere. The film, produced by the VWM in association with Blue Ridge PBS, is entitled “One Week In October” and tells the story of both […]
This was the most popular spirit sold at Virginia ABC stores in Fiscal Year 2023
Tito’s Handmade Vodka was the top spirit of choice among customers at Virginia Alcoholic Beverage Control Authority stores during Fiscal Year 2023, garnering $72 million in sales. Tito’s sales grew by $5.1M compared to the prior year as it continued its six-year run as the top selling product in the commonwealth. Tito’s was followed by Hennessy VS cognac ($44 million), […]
