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ABC Commemorates 75 Years of Control, Service and Revenue
February 25, 2009 - On March 7th, the Virginia Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) turns 75. In October 1933, Virginians voted to ratify the 21st Amendment calling for a repeal of Prohibition and the implementation of a "liquor control" plan... More >>
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ABC Stores Open on Veterans Day
November 4, 2009 - ABC has announced all ABC stores will be open on Wednesday, November 11.
Local Man Arrested for Impersonating an ABC Special Agent
October 23, 2009 - Special agents with the ABC Bureau of Law Enforcement arrested Donald "Donnie" Ray Cash today for Impersonation of a Police Officer.
Clarksville ABC Store Will Close on October 10 to Remodel
September 29, 2009 - ABC announced that the Clarksville ABC store will close temporarily for remodeling. The store will close on October 10 at 6 p.m. and will re-open on October 27.
Ashland ABC Store Closed on September 26 to Remodel
September 29, 2009 - ABC announced that the Ashland ABC store is closed temporarily for remodeling. The store closed on September 26 and will re-open on October 12.
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Kathleen Shaw
Public Relations Specialist
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