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ABC Agents Apprehend Man for Manufacture of Illegal Whiskey in Roanoke County
February 1, 2012 – Special agents with the Virginia ABC located two active stills and witnessed a man in the process of manufacturing illegal whiskey in Roanoke County. More >>
Current Headlines
New ABC Store Opens in Suffolk
January 27, 2012 – Virginia ABC announces the opening of a new ABC store at Bennetts Creek Crossing, 3575 Bridge Road, Suffolk. The store opened Friday, Jan. 27.
Virginia ABC Clarifies Role in Moonshiners Production
December 29, 2011 – Virginia ABC has recently been featured in a Discovery Channel production, Moonshiners, which began airing Dec. 6. Virginia ABC officials have received inquiries about the agency's role in this six-part series.
ABC Announces Holiday Schedule
December 22, 2011 – The following schedule applies to all Virginia Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) stores for the upcoming holidays.
ABC Agents Apprehend Two Men for Manufacture of Illegal Whiskey in Pittsylvania County
December 8, 2011 – ABC Agents, with assistance from Pittsylvania County Sheriff’s Office, apprehended two men in the process of manufacturing illegal whiskey in Pittsylvania County.
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Kathleen Shaw
Public Relations Specialist
(804) 213-4640
Jennifer Farinholt
Public Relations Specialist
(804) 213-4452
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