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May 4 - NOVA GOP PAC Kentucky Derby Day Fundraiser - NorthernVirginiaGOP.com AGENDA Newsletter - May 2024

NorthernVirginiaGOP.com AGENDA Newsletter
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James Parmelee, Chairman - NorthernVirginiaGOP.com * * * May 2024
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THIS ISSUE'S HEADLINES

* CHAIRMAN'S REPORT - 24th ANNUAL NOVA GOP PAC DERBY DAY FUNDRAISER -  Saturday, May 4th
* LOCAL CONSERVATIVE TV - NOVA GOP TV on Comcast, Cox, Verizon and more - 40+ cable systems serving 1,000,000+ homes!
* GOP CALENDAR - (for an almost daily update of this events list, go to www.northernvirginiagop.com)
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* CHAIRMAN'S REPORT - 24th ANNUAL NOVA GOP PAC "DERBY DAY" FUNDRAISER - Please
mark your calendars and plan on joining us Saturday, May 4th from
6-7:30 PM at Red Rocks Cafe & Tequila Bar, 13850-F Braddock Road,
Centreville, for the 24th Annual NOVA GOP PAC Kentucky Derby Day
Fundraiser.

You can be on the Host Committee as a "Sponsor" of the event for as little as $100
which includes 2 tickets to the event! Please also consider joining the
Host Committee at the higher levels, such as Patron ($250-5 tickets),
Benefactor ($500-10 tickets) or Co-Host ($1,000-20 tickets). Individual
tickets are only $20.

You can donate online at
www.campaigncontribution.com/payment/contribution/info/6935531a-4eb5-4134-90bd-5a2f7ed95e25
 or by mailing a check to NOVA GOP PAC, 13680 Bent Tree Circle, #403,
Centreville, VA 20121.

I hope to see you there!

Yours for Republican (and ANTI-TAX!) Victory,
James Parmelee
President - Republicans United for Tax Relief
Chairman - NorthernVirginiaGOP.com-The NOVA GOP PAC


* LOCAL CONSERVATIVE TV - NOVA GOP TV is hosted by
James Parmelee on 40+ cable systems including… ARLINGTON: Comcast
Channel 69 & Verizon Channel 38 every Monday at 11 AM & Tuesday
at 7:30 PM. Also on Verizon Channel 10 every Monday at 12 AM, Tuesday at
 11:30 AM & Thursday at 7 PM. FAIRFAX CITY: Cox Channel 10, Cox
Channel 810 & Verizon Channel 10 every Monday at 12 AM, Tuesday at
11:30 AM & Thursday at 7 PM. FAIRFAX COUNTY: Cox Channel 10, Cox
Channel 810 & Verizon Channel 10 every Monday at 12 AM, Tuesday at
11:30 AM & Thursday at 7 PM. FALLS CHURCH: Cox Channel 10, Cox
Channel 810 & Verizon Channel 10 every Monday at 12 AM, Tuesday at
11:30 AM & Thursday at 7 PM. FREDERICKSBURG, STAFFORD &
SPOTSYLVANIA: Cox Channel 25 & Verizon Channel 43, times rotate.
LEESBURG & LOUDOUN: Verizon Channel 10 every Monday at 12 AM,
Tuesday at 11:30 AM & Thursday at 7 PM. PRINCE WILLIAM, MANASSAS
& MANASSAS PARK: Comcast Channel 2 every Monday at 7 PM. Also on
Verizon Channel 10 every Monday at 12 AM, Tuesday at 11:30 AM &
Thursday at 7 PM. RESTON: Comcast Channel 28 every Saturday at Noon
& Monday at 7 PM. Also on Comcast Channel 10 & Verizon Channel
10 every Monday at 12 AM, Tuesday at 11:30 AM & Thursday at 7 PM.
WASHINGTON DC: Comcast Channel 95, RCN Channel 10 & Verizon Channel
10, times rotate. RICHMOND, CHESTERFIELD, HENRICO, HANOVER, ASHLAND,
GOOCHLAND, POWHATAN & LOUISA: Comcast Channel 95 & Verizon
Channel 36 (Comcast Channel 17 & Verizon Channel 27 in
Chesterfield), times rotate. ONLINE STREAMING: Every Monday at 11 AM
& Tuesday at 7:30 PM at www.arlingtonmedia.org/programming/live-stream and times rotate at www.dctv.org/Live (schedule at  www.dctv.org/Schedule). Times & stations subject to change. For more information on NOVA GOP TV, call (703) 502-0161.

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PLEASE SUPPORT OUR NOVA GOP PAC GRASSROOTS EFFORTS
WITH A DONATION TODAY!

www.campaigncontribution.com/payment/contribution/info/6935531a-4eb5-4134-90bd-5a2f7ed95e25
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GOP CALENDAR (for more events go to www.NorthernVirginiaGOP.com)

Do you know of an event our 50,000+ subscribers should know about? Let us know at JTParmelee@aol.com.
 NOTE: Unfortunately, my ISP has been intermittently throttling my
service, so by the time you receive this, a few of the events in this
calendar may have passed. Also, some event details may change after
publication, so we recommend you check www.NorthernVirginiaGOP.com before attending.


4/20 - 11th Congressional District Republican Convention - W.T. Woodson High School, 9525 Main Street, Fairfax. For preregistration information and rules, call (804) 780-0111.

4/22 - Loudoun County GOP Committee Social - 5:30 PM, Fire Works Pizza, 21475 Epicerie Plaza, Sterling. Contact: (703) 627-5272 and/or info@loudoungop.com.

4/22 - Arlington County Republican Mass Meeting - 6:30 PM, 1101 North Highland Street, Arlington. For information and rules, contact (703) 677-8217 and/or info@ArlingtonGOP.org.

4/22 - Loudoun County GOP Committee Meeting - 7 PM, Cascades Overlook Event Center, 21453 Epicerie Plaza, Sterling. Contact: (703) 627-5272 and/or info@loudoungop.com.

4/24 - Loudoun County GOP Committee (in conjunction with the Belmont Republicans Club) U.S. Senate Candidate Forum moderated by Larry O'Connor & Dinner Buffet - 6-8:30 PM, 19661 Belmont Manor Lane, Ashburn. $50. Contact: (703) 627-5272 and/or info@loudoungop.com.

4/25 - Colonial Mt. Vernon Republican Women's Club Meeting - Knights of Columbus Hall, 8592 Richmond Highway, Alexandria. Contact: colonialmtvernonrw@gmail.com.

4/25 - Commonwealth Republican Women's Club Meeting w/Vince Coglianese - 7 PM, The Lyceum, 201 S. Washington Street, Alexandria. Contact: information@alexandriacrwc.org.

4/25 - Greater McLean Republican Women's Club Meeting w/Attorney General Jason Miyares - The Tower Club, 8000 Towers Crescent Drive, Tysons Corner. Contact: presidentgmrwc@gmail.com.

4/25 - Warren County GOP Committee Meeting - 7 PM, Warren County Community Center, 538 Villa Avenue, Front Royal. Contact: secretary.republicancommittee@gmail.com.

4/27 - 2nd Congressional District Republican Convention - WAVE Church, 1000 Great Neck Road, Virginia Beach. For preregistration information and rules, call (804) 780-0111.

4/27 - 5th Congressional District Republican Convention - Drakes Branch Fire Department, 4801 Drakes Main Street, Drakes Branch. For preregistration information and rules, call (804) 780-0111.

4/27 - 10th Congressional District Republican Convention - John Champe High School, 41535 Sacred Mountain Street, Aldie. For preregistration information and rules, call (804) 780-0111.

4/28 - Hunter Mill Republican Women's Club Meeting - 2-3:30 PM, North County Governmental Center, 1801 Cameron Glen Drive, Reston. Contact: debfxgop@gmail.com.

5/1 - Winchester-Frederick-Clarke Republican Women's Club Luncheon Meeting - 11:30 AM, Winchester Country Club, 1300 Senseny Road, Winchester. Contact: (703) 887-7586 and/or wfcrwtreasurer@gmail.com.

5/2 - Alexandria GOP Committee Meeting - 7:30 PM, Minnie Howard School, 3801 W. Braddock Road, Alexandria. Contact: (571) 281-7042 and/or chair@alexgop.org.

5/3 - Primary Early Voting Begins - For contested GOP nominations (not Presidential) to be decided by primary. Call: (804) 780-0111.

5/4 - 1st Congressional District Republican Convention - King William High School, 80 Cavalier Drive, King William. For preregistration information and rules, call (804) 780-0111.

5/4 - 24th Annual NOVA GOP PAC Kentucky Derby Day Fundraiser - 6-7:30 PM, Red Rocks Cafe & Tequila Bar, 13850-F Braddock Road, Centreville. $20. Call: (703) 502-0161.

5/6 - Fairfax County GOP Committee Meeting - 7 PM, West Springfield High School, 6100 Rolling Road, Springfield. Contact: (703) 766-4GOP and/or info@fairfaxgop.org.

5/9 - Bull Run Republican Women's Club Meeting - 6 PM, Giuseppe's Restaurant, 15120 Washington Street, Haymarket. Call: (575) 430-6753.

5/10 - Northern Virginia Republican Business Forum Breakfast w/Tim Carney - 7:30 AM, The Tower Club, 8000 Towers Crescent Drive, Tysons Corner. Contact: Contact.Us@NVRBF.com.

5/11 - 6th Congressional District Republican Convention - Rockingham County Fairgrounds, 4808 S. Valley Pike, Harrisonburg. For preregistration information and rules, call (804) 780-0111.

5/15 - Republican Women of Clifton Meeting - 7 PM (potluck dinner before the meeting), Clifton Town Hall, 12641 Chapel Road, Clifton. Contact: CliftonGOPWomen@reagan.com.

5/17 - Shenandoah County GOP Committee Lincoln-Reagan Dinner w/Lt. Governor Winsome Earle-Sears - 5-9 PM,  American Celebration on Parade, 397 Caverns Road, Quicksburg. $50. Contact: melshipe@hotmail.com.

5/17-5/19 - Virginia Federation of Republican Women Annual Convention - Norfolk.

5/18 - 9th Congressional District Republican Convention - Wytheville Meeting Center, 333 Community Boulevard, Wytheville. For preregistration information and rules, call (804) 780-0111.

5/18 - McLean Day - 11 AM-5 PM, Lewinsville Park, 1659 Chain Bridge Road, McLean. GOP volunteers needed. Contact: (703) 766-4GOP and/or info@fairfaxgop.org.

5/23 - Warren County GOP Committee Meeting - 7 PM, Warren County Community Center, 538 Villa Avenue, Front Royal. Contact: secretary.republicancommittee@gmail.com.

5/25-5/27 - Viva Vienna Festival - Church Street, Vienna. GOP volunteers needed. Contact: (703) 766-4GOP and/or info@fairfaxgop.org.

5/31-6/1 - Republican Party of Virginia State Convention - Hampton Roads Convention Center, 1610 Coliseum Drive, Hampton. Call: (804) 780-0111.

6/6 - Alexandria GOP Committee Meeting - 7:30 PM, Minnie Howard School, 3801 W. Braddock Road, Alexandria. Contact: (571) 281-7042 and/or chair@alexgop.org.

6/12 - Republican Women of Clifton Meeting - 7 PM (potluck dinner before the meeting), Clifton Town Hall, 12641 Chapel Road, Clifton. Contact: CliftonGOPWomen@reagan.com.

6/13 - Bull Run Republican Women's Club Meeting - 6 PM, Giuseppe's Restaurant, 15120 Washington Street, Haymarket. Call: (575) 430-6753.

6/18 - Primary Day - 6 AM-7 PM, at regular polling places for contested GOP nominations (not Presidential) to be decided by primary. Call: (804) 780-0111.

6/22 - Republican Women of Clifton Dinner & Magic Fundraiser - 6 PM, P.J. Skidoos, 9908 Fairfax Boulevard, Fairfax. Contact: CliftonGOPWomen@reagan.com.

6/27 - Warren County GOP Committee Meeting - 7 PM, Warren County Community Center, 538 Villa Avenue, Front Royal. Contact: secretary.republicancommittee@gmail.com.

7/4 - Independence Day - Daytime Parades & Evening Fireworks - Many campaigns will be looking for volunteers to hand out literature, participate in floats, etc. For details, call your local campaigns and/or check out our updated list at www.NorthernVirginiaGOP.com.

7/4 - Leesburg Independence Day Parade - Marching w/local candidates & more - 9 AM (parade at 10 AM), Ida Lee Park, 60 Ida Lee Drive, NW, Leesburg. Leesburg. Contact: (703) 627-5272 and/or info@loudoungop.com.

7/4 - Fairfax City Independence Day Parade - Marching w/local candidates & more - 9:30 AM (parade at 10 AM), Massey Building. 4100 Chain Bridge Road, Fairfax.

7/15-7/18 - Republican National Convention - Fiserv Forum, 1111 Vel R. Phillips Avenue, Milwaukee, WI. Call: (202) 863-8500.

7/23-7/27 - Loudoun County Fair - Loudoun County Fairgrounds, 17758 Dry Mill Road, Leesburg. GOP volunteers needed. Contact: (703) 627-LCRC and/or info@loudoungop.com.

7/25 - Warren County GOP Committee Meeting - 7 PM, Warren County Community Center, 538 Villa Avenue, Front Royal. Contact: secretary.republicancommittee@gmail.com.

7/26-8/4 - Fredericksburg Fair - Fredericksburg Fairgrounds, 2400 Airport Avenue, Fredericksburg. GOP volunteers needed. Contact: fredgopchair@gmail.com.

7/29-8/3 - Frederick County Fair - Stonewall Ruritan Grounds, 250 Fairgrounds Road, Clear Brook. GOP volunteers needed. Contact: robertbenjaminweber@gmail.com.

8/1 - Alexandria GOP Committee Meeting - 7:30 PM, Minnie Howard School, 3801 W. Braddock Road, Alexandria. Contact: (571) 281-7042 and/or chair@alexgop.org.

8/11-8/17 - Clarke County Fair - Clarke County Fairgrounds, 890 West Main Street, Berryville. GOP volunteers needed. Contact: chairman@clarkegop.com.

8/11-8/19 - Prince William County Fair - Prince William County Fairgrounds, 10624 Dumfries Road, Manassas. GOP volunteers needed. Contact: (703) 680-7388 and/or chairman@pwcgop.gop.

8/14-8/18 - Arlington County Fair - Thomas Jefferson Community Center, 3501 2nd Street South, Arlington. GOP volunteers needed. Contact: (703) 677-8217 and/or info@ArlingtonGOP.org.

8/22 - Warren County GOP Committee Meeting - 7 PM, Warren County Community Center, 538 Villa Avenue, Front Royal. Contact: secretary.republicancommittee@gmail.com.

9/5 - Alexandria GOP Committee Meeting - 7:30 PM, Minnie Howard School, 3801 W. Braddock Road, Alexandria. Contact: (571) 281-7042 and/or chair@alexgop.org.

9/16 - Presidential Debate - Texas State University, San Marcos, TX.

9/20-9/29 - Virginia State Fair - The Meadow Event Park, 13191 Dawn Boulevard, Doswell. GOP volunteers needed. Call: (757) 286-1472.

9/20 - General Election Early Voting Begins - Call: (804) 780-0111.

9/25 - Vice Presidential Debate - Lafayette College, Easton, PA.

9/26 - Warren County GOP Committee Meeting - 7 PM, Warren County Community Center, 538 Villa Avenue, Front Royal. Contact: secretary.republicancommittee@gmail.com.

10/1 - Presidential Debate - Virginia State University, Petersburg, VA.

10/3 - Alexandria GOP Committee Meeting - 7:30 PM, Minnie Howard School, 3801 W. Braddock Road, Alexandria. Contact: (571) 281-7042 and/or chair@alexgop.org.

10/9 - Presidential Debate - University of Utah, Salt Lake City, UT.

10/17-10/21 - Stafford County Fair - University of Mary Washington, 121 University Boulevard, Fredericksburg. GOP volunteers needed. Call: (540) 372-1144.

10/19 - Centreville Day & Parade - 10 AM-4 PM (parade at 11 AM), Centreville Historic District - Historic Centreville Park, 5714 Mt. Gilead Road, Centreville. GOP volunteers needed. Contact: (703) 766-4GOP and/or info@fairfaxgop.org.

10/24 - Warren County GOP Committee Meeting - 7 PM, Warren County Community Center, 538 Villa Avenue, Front Royal. Contact: secretary.republicancommittee@gmail.com.

11/5 - Election Day - 6 AM-7 PM. Please don't forget to vote! Call: (804) 780-0111.

11/21 - Warren County GOP Committee Meeting - 7 PM, Warren County Community Center, 538 Villa Avenue, Front Royal. Contact: secretary.republicancommittee@gmail.com.

2/19-2/22 - Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) - Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center, 201 Waterfront Street, National Harbor, MD. Call: (202) 347-9388.

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Monday, April 22, 2024

Chesterfield GOP Meeting TONIGHT! 6pm Swift Creek Middle School

Patriots
there's a very important meeting tonight/ please come if you can/ the Patriots have taken over the Chesterfield County's Republican Committee/ it is our chance to control our County/ to reduce the growth of our government and reduce the influence of big business in our County/ as you can see/ it's becoming like Northern Virginia /we need to stop this/ please come if you can tonight/ I've included a message from Amanda Chase/ please read and please help us out/ I also left in the Easter message/ all of the money, all of the Power belongs to our Lord and savior/ Please take care of it/ God bless  >


Happy Easter Patriots


We have so much to be thankful for and all of our blessings are only by His grace /we don't deserve them/ please make sure you spend part of this day in a church /may God bless you and keep you



If you will just put others first and serve, suffer and sacrifice for them God will grant you a life without fear, fight or failure…. it only takes a second to give the rest of your life to God… you will uncover the true power of your mind… some powers you did not know existed….
Many of the complications in your life will not be important anymore..... the veil will be truly lifted and you are, at that instant, in a new life here on Earth… it only takes a second… give the rest of your life to God….


                     "He who can take a punch.....rules his world"
           "With Capitalism you chose.....with Socialism they chose!"
"Virginia is a free and independent state… the federal government is her child!"

                   John L. Pettengill


----- Forwarded Message -----
Sent: Monday, April 22, 2024 at 07:00:54 AM EDT
Subject: Chesterfield GOP Meeting TONIGHT!

CHESTERFIELD GOP

MEETS TONIGHT

NEW LEADERSHIP

Please also consider following me on Facebook at Amanda Chase Virginia Senator for my real time daily posts.

IMPORTANT THAT YOU ATTEND

NOTE FROM AMANDA CHASE

Dear Chesterfield Friends & Supporters,


The Chesterfield GOP will meet for their first business meeting TONIGHT, this coming Monday, April 22, under new leadership. It's so important that you attend and consider joining.


For the first time in over 15 years, the grassroots has taken over the Chesterfield GOP. The establishment is upset, to say the least. NOW is your chance. This coming Monday will be one of the most important business meetings of the year.


We want anyone who lives in Chesterfield and votes Republican to consider becoming an active member. Under new leadership, we are asking anyone who votes Republican and wants to make a difference to join us this coming Monday night. We need all hands on deck if we're county to turn our once red county red.


WE NEED YOU.


If you don't show up, the establishment can and will use parliamentary procedure to overtake the committee in which over 700 voters voted for fresh new leadership. Word is that they are going to try to dissolve the Chesterfield GOP because they don't want the grassroots in charge of the Chesterfield GOP. We have been losing local races under their leadership. They want to keep it small and keep it all. And they were the same GOP leaders who kicked me out of the Chesterfield GOP committee in 2019 as the Republican nominee for state senate and again several weeks ago when I attempted to vote for Chesterfield GOP leadership. Now's our chance to grow our Chesterfield GOP and create a red wave in Chesterfield like we've never seen before.


Do you live in Chesterfield County? Please come.

Do you vote Republican? Please come.

Do you want to make a difference in Chesterfield? Now's your chance


Word on the street is that the establishment leadership who was just overthrown is already plotting to overtake the committee like they did in Suffolk. We can't let this happen.


We need you to show up in overwhelming numbers TONIGHT to join the committee.


If you vote Republican but have never considered joining the Chesterfield County GOP, now is the time.


The Chesterfield Board of Supervisors is majority Democrat and we need to have a functioning committee that works to hard to return us back to a Republican majority.


Hope to see you TONIGHT!

In liberty,

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Tuesday, February 13, 2024

Governor Glenn Youngkin on House Passage of Sports Authority Legislation

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Governor Glenn Youngkin on House Passage of Sports Authority Legislation

RICHMOND, VA – Governor Glenn Youngkin today released the following statement after the passage of House Bill 1514, introduced by Delegate Luke Torian. 


“I'm encouraged by the continued bipartisan support for the one-of-a-kind economic development opportunity in Virginia that represents 30,000 jobs and $12 billion in new economic activity for the Commonwealth. Following the MEI Commission’s unanimous approval in December, the bipartisan vote in committee and today's bipartisan support on the House floor, the more decision-makers learn about this project the more they realize that the positive impact reaches all corners of the Commonwealth,” said Governor Glenn Youngkin. “From toll relief in Hampton Roads to WMATA investments in Northern Virginia, from education investments in rural and urban school divisions to critical transportation arteries like I-81, Virginians know the revenues from this project will be felt in their communities. I’ve appreciated the deep engagement with legislators and their staff this week and we will continue to inform these discussions as the process moves forward.” 

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Friday, February 2, 2024

District 5 Update for February 2024




Thomas "Tom"  G. Shepperd, Jr.

York County Supervisor, District 5


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         District 5 Update - February 2024

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Land Clearing

You may have noticed the land clearing operation taking place along Victory Boulevard behind Fire Station #2. The clearing is in preparation for the Hampton Roads Sanitation District (HRSD) pressure reducing station and the 2.3-million-gallon sewage storage tank. The tank and pump station will be much further away from Victory Boulevard. Construction is expected to be completed in 2025.

Victory Boulevard (Rt.171)

VDOT finally aligned the traffic light and turn lanes at Victory Boulevard and Rt. 17.  It looks way better.  The turn lane is the last of the intersection proffers offered by the developer of Harper Station, which is the soon to open assisted living facility across Victory Boulevard from Walmart.


The next big project for Victory Boulevard will be the addition of one eastbound lane between Hampton Hwy. and Rt. 17. VDOT will award the contract in April 2024. The project will be completed in July 2025.

Scams in York County - Hard to Believe but True!

Scams in York County are a very serious problem. Sheriff Montgomery estimates that last year York County residents were scammed out of about $1 million. Two recent scamming incidents in the last 45 days are truly mind boggling.


In the first incident a resident was scammed out of $335,000. The resident was called by a scammer posing as a DEA agent. The scammer said the resident was involved in a money laundering scheme in El Paso. The resident was told that he needed to pay the government $35,000 or all his assets would be confiscated. After paying the scammer, he was contacted a couple of days later and told that his net wealth had been underestimated and that he needed to pay an additional $300,000 in cash. The resident took the money out of his 401K retirement account by having it transferred to his bank. The bank was concerned about the large cash transaction and contacted the Sheriff’s Office to have a deputy present for security. When the deputy questioned the resident, he was told that “I want to keep the money at home.” The resident then left the bank and went to a nearby location where he met up with the scammers and gave them the $335,000 dollars. The scammers instructed the resident to go to the local Social Security Office in Hampton to obtain further information about the case. The resident visited the Social Security Office and was told that he had been scammed. To add insult to injury, since the money came from a 401K, the resident will have to pay income tax, which is estimated to be around $60,000.

 

The second case involved the loss of $47,000. In this case, the resident was on his computer when it locked up. He was given a phone number and told to contact Apple (Lie #1). When he did, he was then told that he was being transferred to Apple’s computer support (Lie #2). I’m not sure of the details of the phone call, but in the end, the instructions to unlock his computer required that he pay $47,000 in bitcoin Lie #3). He withdrew cash from his account and went to a location in Newport News where he converted the money to bitcoin and gave it to a scammer.


These are really smart people doing something that makes no sense. No government organization or reputable company will call you to demand money. When in doubt, end the call and call the agency or business. Do not use any phone numbers given to you by the caller. You can also call the Sheriff’s Office.  

Photo Speed Enforcement

Photo speed enforcement in active school zones may be coming our way soon.  A recent 5-day study by the Sheriff’s Office at 5 schools showed 3,725 speeding violations in excess of 11 MPH over the posted speed.


The Board of Supervisors will decide soon as to whether or not to authorize the program.  If approved, speeding violations in a school zone will result in a $100 fine. The citation will be mailed to your home. The citation will not be reported to your insurance company and no points will be added to your license.  Of course, you always have the option of going to court to appeal the citation.


The program is being considered for child safety and enforcement. The Sheriff dispatches five deputies each day for traffic control in various school zones. There just aren't enough deputies to catch speeders. By the way, if you are ever pulled over for speeding in an active school zone, the State mandates a $300 to $400 fine, notification to your insurance company, and the addition of points on your license.


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