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Virginia ABC Announces Dates for Its Alcohol Education and Prevention Grants Applications

December 16, 2020 – The Education grant application guide and the grant application are located on ABC’s website.

Virginia ABC Awards Grants to Support Youth Leadership Efforts to Prevent Substance Use

December 02, 2020 – Annual YADAPP Wheeler Award awarded to Franklin County team

Virginia ABC Shipping to Customers in Parts of Richmond, Northern Virginia and Hampton Roads

November 20, 2020 – Pilot shipping initiative may potentially expand to other areas of the state in 2021.

Virginia ABC Announces Holiday Store Hours

November 19, 2020 – Virginia ABC stores will observe holidays in November and December.

Virginia ABC Named Alcohol Law Enforcement Agency of the Year by National Liquor Law Enforcement Association

November 18, 2020 – All ABC special agents are sworn Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services certified law enforcement officers within the Bureau.

Miss Virginia Partners with Virginia ABC to Teach Students about Making Smart Choices

November 17, 2020 – The Miss Virginia Organization and Virginia ABC share the goal of educating students about making positive decisions to better prepare for success.

Virginia ABC Receives Two National Awards for Marketing and Logistics Innovations

October 14, 2020 – Virginia ABC was recognized by StateWays Magazine as one of the control state agencies that is leading innovation in the industry.

Virginia ABC Stores Open Until 6 p.m. on Labor Day

September 03, 2020 – Virginia ABC stores will be open until 6 p.m. on Labor Day.

Virginia ABC Announces Fiscal Year 2020 Revenue

September 02, 2020 – ABC contributed a total of $545.3 million to the commonwealth in FY2020 for designated state programs and services.

Virginia ABC Offering Statewide High School Substance Use Prevention Program Online

August 31, 2020 – Participants and sponsors will explore ways to address substance use in their high schools and communities.