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Tuesday, June 24, 2025

Va. education department plans to launch Office of Excellence and Best Practices

The Virginia Department of Education is preparing to launch a new Office of Excellence and Best Practices by hiring an executive director who will be responsible for fostering innovation, highlighting high-performing schools, and directing resources toward initiatives with a proven track record of improving student outcomes.

Mike Chapman, Virginia’s Sheriff Keeping Streets Safe Through Enforcement of the Law

Traffic stops and searches of motorists in Loudoun County have increased dramatically the first three months of this year compared to the same period in 2024, sparking complaints from activists and some residents.

New Farm Cidery in Augusta County

Governor Glenn Youngkin announced today that Stone Ledge Cider will construct a new craft cider production facility and tasting room on the grounds of their 20-acre agritourism farm in Augusta County.

Chesterfield County selects new police chief

After a months-long search, has announced its new chief of to the community. Lt. Col. Frank Carpenter starts today as the new police chief.

In March, former Jeffrey Katz announced he was leaving the department in May to accept a position at the . He had served for six years with the department.

“It has truly been an honor to work alongside my dedicated brothers and sisters in the County Police Department and to serve such an incredible community. There is no better place in the country to be a police chief,” Katz said.

Carpenter has been working for Chesterfield Police for 25 years and was appointed deputy chief of operations in July 2023.

“I am profoundly humbled by the Board of Supervisors choosing me to lead one of the nation’s premier law enforcement agencies,” said Carpenter. “The men and women of our department recognize the immense responsibility of serving a community that prioritizes public safety.”

The search for the county’s newest police chief included an application process and several community meetings where residents were asked to talk about leadership qualities and skills they think a police chief should have.

Audrey Carpenter is the Bureau Chief for All News. She can be contacted at: audreycarpenter@allvirginia.news

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