➤ Statewide: The Commonwealth Transportation Board awarded $983.6 million to 53 applicants in the latest round of the SMART SCALE program, which prioritizes projects that improve safety, reduce congestion, and contribute to economic development. (Details)
➤ Halifax County: Virginia State Police said they are cracking down on speeding on U.S. 360, an 83-mile stretch of highway that’s seen 311 crashes since January 2025. (More)
➤ Newport News: Police Chief Steve Drew said non-fatal shootings are down 14% and homicides are down 42% in the city so far this year. The chief credited partnerships with community organizations for helping drive down crime. (Details)
➤ Culpeper: L3Harris broke ground on an expansion of its facility in Orange County, where it will produce small and medium solid rocket motors for the military’s Javelin antitank weapon. (More)
➤ Prince William County: The Board of Supervisors voted 4-3 to extend a contract allowing ICE and Customs and Border Protection agents to use the county’s weapons training facility. Under the agreement, DHS will pay $53,000 next year. (Details)
➤ Statewide: The U.S. Department of Education has named eight Commonwealth schools as 2024 National Blue Ribbon award recipients. (The List)
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