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Three Virginia Colleges Honored for Substance Prevention Efforts

January 12, 2026 – Three Virginia Colleges Honored for Substance Prevention Efforts

Virginia ABC Opens Alcohol Education and Prevention Grant Applications

January 07, 2026 – The Virginia ABC opens applications for the 2026-2027 Grant program now through March 1, 2026.

Virginia ABC Announces Top-Selling Products (Yes, It’s Tito’s Again)

December 18, 2025 – Tito’s Handmade Vodka once again led sales at Virginia Alcoholic Beverage Control Authority (ABC) stores during fiscal year 2025.

Virginia ABC Announces Four 2026 Youth Alcohol and Drug Abuse Prevention Project Interns

November 18, 2025 – Four interns will support the 2026 Youth Alcohol and Drug Abuse Prevention Project.

Virginia ABC expands Black Friday, New Year’s Eve Hours

November 17, 2025 – Virginia ABC will adjust retail store hours for the convenience of busy customers this holiday season.

Virginia ABC, Miss Virginia Madison Whitbeck Partner to Teach Students About Making Healthy Choices

September 02, 2025 – Miss Virginia educates elementary school students about the risks of alcohol and other drug use.

Virginia ABC Celebrates Virginia Spirits Month with Sale-A-Bration

August 27, 2025 – September is Virginia Spirits Month and Virginia ABC is celebrating the Commonwealth’s distillers and rich spirits history with savings.

Virginia ABC Celebrates Wheeler Award Recipients

August 13, 2025 – High school students from the Horizon Behavioral Health HYPE Club, based in Lynchburg, earned the 2025 Wheeler Award.

Five Virginia ABC-Related Laws Go Into Effect July 1

June 26, 2025 – Beginning Tuesday, July 1, five laws impacting the operation of Virginia ABC, its licensees and applicants for ABC licenses will take effect.

Virginia ABC Announces Alcohol Education and Prevention Grantees

June 16, 2025 – Eight community organizations across the Commonwealth were recently awarded $60,627 in Virginia ABC grants.