Wednesday, December 4, 2024

Good morning! On this day in 1783, Gen. George Washington gathered his Continental Army officers to congratulate them on their victory in the Revolutionary War. "With a heart full of love and gratitude, I now take leave of you," he said, and he prepared to return to Mount Vernon.

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Man Charged With Killing His Missing Wife

A Manassas Park man whose wife has been missing since July has been indicted for murder in Prince William County.

The body of Mamta Bhatt, a pediatric nurse, has not been located. However, when authorities investigated the home she shared with the suspect, Naresh Bhatt, they found a substantial amount of blood.

“From the beginning, we believed that she was murdered,” Manassas Park Police Chief Mario Lugo said on Monday. Police say they have video of Bhatt disposing of trash bags in the days after his wife disappeared.

In addition to murder, Naresh Bhatt is also charged with concealing his wife's body and physically defiling a dead body. Naresh Bhatt is due to appear in court today.

Virginia's Ocean Plans Taking Shape

A draft of the Virginia Ocean Plan, with input from more than 100 stakeholders, is expected next year.

Some concerns being addressed include fishing, energy, transportation, and security. The goal is to protect the Atlantic Ocean and the Chesapeake Bay while utilizing the available resources.

Meanwhile, to help clean up the Chesapeake Bay, state and federal officials are set to create a high-level agricultural advisory committee that will report directly to the governors of the states bordering the Bay.

Stakeholders are working to update the Chesapeake Bay Watershed Agreement, which was signed in 2014.

The ocean has been vital to Virginia since its founding as a colony. Today, the Port of Virginia continues to grow, while the Commonwealth hosts Naval Station Norfolk, the world's largest navy base.

School Security Grants Awarded

The Virginia Department of Education awarded $12 million in grants to school systems across the Commonwealth to help them invest in security equipment.

The grants can be used to purchase communication systems, public address systems, cameras for schools and buses, and other security hardware.

The assistance is available to 472 schools in 96 districts based on criteria developed by DOE and the Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services.

“The equipment purchased with these grants will help ensure the safety of all students and staff in Virginia’s public schools,” Superintendent of Public Instruction Lisa Coons said. Her office released a list of the schools and the grants.

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➤ Statewide: The state Board of Elections certified Virginia's results in last month’s federal contests, including the presidential, vice presidential, senatorial, and congressional races. “The bottom line is, we had safe and fair elections in Virginia this year,” the board’s chairman announced. (More)

➤ Richmond: Gov. Glenn Youngkin declared that December is “Virginia Christmas Tree Month” as he accepted a delivery of trees and wreaths to spruce up the Executive Mansion for the holiday season. (More)

➤ Fairfax County: Public Schools Superintendent Michelle Reid said her office will consider more personnel changes as it investigates the football recruiting scandal at Hayfield Secondary School. “I want the community to know that we are not going to tolerate cheating,” she said. (Details)

➤ Virginia Beach: An 11-year-old girl saved her father’s life by performing CPR when he suffered a heart attack in their home. She had learned the technique with her Girl Scout troop just days earlier. (More)

➤ Roanoke: Carilion Clinic asked the Department of Health to allow it to open a kidney transplant program, but state health officials have recommended the denial of the application. (Details)

➤ Statewide: Health officials have identified 272 cases of rabies in the Commonwealth so far this year in animals, including raccoons, skunks, foxes, and cats. Last year there were 381 positive rabies tests. (Details)

➤ Washington Commanders owner Josh Harris and NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell met with senators to encourage them to pass a bill by the end of the month allowing D.C. to control a key piece of land that could host a new stadium. (More)

➤ UVA and Virginia Tech men's basketball teams will both be in action tonight in the SEC/ACC Challenge. The Cavs visit Florida, while the Hokies host Vandy. (Previews)

➤ The ACC fined UVA and Virginia Tech for the pregame scuffle before their Commonwealth Clash football game last Saturday. (Details)

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➤ Blue Ridge Beef recalled packages of its 2-pound Puppy Mix with a UPC number of 854298001696 and dated 08/06/N25 and 08/16/N25. The food may be contaminated with Salmonella. (Details)

➤ PNK Group announced it will construct an $80 million facility in Chesterfield County that could be used for either production or distribution. (More)

➤ A Virginia state senator said he will propose sweeping changes to real estate law. Sen. Glen Sturtevant said he wants to prevent large investment companies from purchasing single-family homes, which he said prices potential homeowners out of the market. (Details)

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➤ Students at Virginia Western Community College have been cultivating poinsettias throughout the fall semester. Starting Friday, customers can purchase the plants and take them home. (Details)

➤ The Birthplace of Country Music Museum in Bristol earned an award for excellence from the American Association for State and Local History for its exhibit "I've Endured: Women in Old-Time Music." (More)

➤ The Virginia Zoo in Norfolk is expanding. It recently added four animals to its collection: two mini cows and two perentie lizards. (Details)

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