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New Field Support Vehicle is ‘Game Changer’ for ABC

May 13, 2013  The Virginia Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) has added a new dimension to its enforcement operations with the acquisition of a state-of-the-art field support vehicle. More >>

 

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ABC Agents Shut Down Pittsylvania Moonshine Operation

June 18, 2013 – Collaborative effort between ABC and Pittsylvania Sheriff’s Office results in moonshine bust.

There is Still Time to Register Your Teen For 2013 YADAPP Teen Leadership Conference

June 17, 2013 – This year’s YADAPP (Youth Alcohol & Drug Abuse Prevention Project) summer leadership conference will be held July 15-19 at Longwood University in Farmville, Va.

Virginia ABC Agents Seize Two 800-Gallon Stills in Franklin County

May 7, 2013 – A nine month long investigation by special agents of the Virginia ABC Bureau of Law Enforcement culminated yesterday in the discovery and destruction of two 800-gallon operational black-pot stills.

New ABC Store Opens in Virginia Beach

May 6, 2013 – ABC has opened a new store in the Northampton Crossing Shopping Center, at 5832 Northampton Blvd. in Virginia Beach. A grand opening is scheduled for May 8 at 9:30 a.m.

ABC Internal Audit Director Assumes International Leadership Role

April 29, 2013–Virginia ABC Internal Audit Director John Wszelaki was elected Sunday to the role of Senior Vice Chair, North America for the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA), a professional organization that sets standards for the internal audit profession around the globe.

New ABC Store Opens in Lake Ridge

April 24, 2013 – Virginia ABC has opened a new store in Tackett’s Mill Shopping Center at 2225 Old Bridge Road, Lake Ridge. A grand opening is scheduled for 9:30 a.m. Wednesday, May 1.

Parents, Educators and Community Invited to “Get SAVVY” about Youth Substance Abuse Awareness and Prevention

April 23, 2013 – Parents, educators and community groups invited to third SAVVY Expo on April 27 at Christopher Newport University.

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Valerie Hubbard
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