Violent crime is down in Virginia.Preview: Governor Youngkin wants to shorten the time it takes to approve applications for various permits and licenses in Virginia. The governor signed an executive order on Friday directing agencies to review their approval process and suggesting several ways to improve it. That includes eliminating obsolete approvals and digitizing portions of the process. The governor said that implementing streamlining measures could save Virginians time and money while improving the overall customer experience.
A number of stops are being added to the Greater Richmond Transit Community system. This includes around three-dozen stops. GRTC is also extending the route by more than seven-miles. GRTC buses are free and available six-days-a-week.
Butterball is cutting out the thawing process entirely for that Thanksgiving turkey. The biggest manufacturer of the holiday staple has unveiled its Cook from Frozen Premium Whole Turkey. Butterball says the bird can go straight into the oven from the freezer. The company's product page says the turkey is pre-seasoned and brined so it can go "Frozen to fantastic" without planning days in advance to thaw, dealing with messy necks, giblets or touching raw meat. Butterball's Cook from Frozen Turkey can't be stuffed though due to food-safety risks, so stuffing must be made separately.