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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 Internal Audit Director Assumes National 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.
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.
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.
ABC Agents Nab Two Men Sunday Morning for Illegal Transport of Moonshine Across State Line
April 22, 2013 – Two men were arrested Sunday morning by special agents with the Virginia ABC for transporting untaxed moonshine across the Virginia state line.
Poster on Virginia’s Alcohol and Aging Awareness Group Accepted for Inclusion in International Conference in South Korea
April 18, 2013 – A poster describing Virginia’s Alcohol and Aging Awareness Group (AAAG) will be included at the 20th International Association of Gerontology and Geriatrics (IAGG) World Conference.
Richmond ABC Store Will Close for Remodeling
April 18, 2013 – The ABC store located at 1217 W. Broad St., Richmond, across from Virginia Commonwealth University’s Siegel Center, will close Sunday at 6 p.m. for remodeling and reopen May 11.
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Kathleen Shaw
Public Relations Specialist
(804) 213-4640
Carol Mawyer
Public Relations Specialist
(804) 219-2022
Maureen Haney
Public Relations Specialist
(804) 325-8468
Valerie Hubbard
Public Relations Specialist
(804) 204-2327
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(804) 213-4418
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