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Virginia ABC Awards Five Grants to Support Alcohol Education and Prevention Efforts in the Commonwealth

July 11, 2024 – Five community organizations across the state were recently awarded $45,340 in Virginia Alcoholic Beverage Control Authority (ABC) grants.

Virginia ABC Related Laws Go Into Effect July 1st

June 28, 2024 – Beginning, July 1, laws impacting the Virginia Alcoholic Beverage Control Authority, its licensees and applicants for ABC licenses will take effect.

Virginia ABC to Celebrate Opening of Newest Store in Alexandria

May 28, 2024 – Virginia ABC hosts grand opening ceremony on May 29 for newest retail store in Alexandria.

Van Winkle Products Return to Virginia ABC Lotteries

May 15, 2024 – Virginia ABC to hold Van Winkle product lotteries in May and June.

Virginia ABC to Celebrate Opening of Newest Store in Mechanicsville

May 06, 2024 – Virginia ABC is hosting a grand opening ceremony for new retail store at 7407 Pole Green Road on Tuesday, May 7 at 11:30 a.m.

Enrollment Opens for Year-Long High School Peer Leadership Experience

May 01, 2024 – Enrollment is open through June 1 for Virginia ABC's Youth Alcohol and Drug Abuse Prevention Project (YADAPP).

Dale Farino to Lead Virginia ABC into the Future as CEO

April 23, 2024 – Dale Farino appointed new CEO at Virginia ABC.

Virginia ABC to Celebrate Opening of Newest Store in Norfolk

April 09, 2024 – Virginia ABC officials will host a grand opening ceremony at the new Norfolk store at 10 a.m. Monday, April 15.

Virginia ABC to Celebrate Opening of Newest Store in Leesburg

March 18, 2024 – Virginia ABC opens new retail store in Leesburg.

Virginia ABC Bureau of Law Enforcement Receives Third Accreditation from Professional Standards Commission

March 08, 2024 – Virginia ABC's Bureau of Law Enforcement earned its third accreditation from the Virginia Law Enforcement Professional Standards Commission.