Northumberland 5-Year Plan
Northumberland’s planning commission has wrapped up work on a five-year capital improvement plan totaling just over $7 million. Grant Mason tells us now where the money is going… <<The biggest chunk—nearly $4 million—is slated for the 2026 fiscal year. The plan includes funds for schools, public safety, and government operations, including $1 million to replace […]
Read MoreKilmarnock Bike Park Plans Moving Forward
Kilmarnock is moving ahead with plans for a new bicycle park. Town council approved nearly $20,000 for a concept design by Avid Trails. The park would sit on a 7.8-acre site at Town Centre Park, with features for riders of all skill levels. The plan focuses on using the land’s natural slopes, with low-maintenance design […]
Read MoreLavender Farm Proposed for Kilmarnock
A lavender farm could soon take root in Kilmarnock. The town’s planning commission voted 6-0 to recommend rezoning a Clifton Avenue property from residential to agricultural. The request came from landowner Kevin Noll, who plans to grow and harvest lavender. Town council will hold a public hearing on the proposal May 19.
Read MoreState Police To Look Into School Finances
Northumberland County supervisors and school board members are asking Virginia State Police to investigate possible financial crimes involving the local school division. Alex Reed takes a closer look now at what’s going on… <<The move follows discovery of an IRS tax lien against school property for more than $58,000 in unpaid payroll taxes. The probe […]
Read MoreRappahannock Tribe Gets Piece of Fones Cliffs
The Rappahannock Tribe has acquired nearly a thousand more acres of ancestral land at Fones Cliffs, an area once targeted for luxury development. Alex Reed has more… <<The land was secured through partnerships with The Conservation Fund and U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. It’s the largest unprotected section of the cliffs, home to bald eagles […]
Read MoreTappahannock Names New Town Manager
The Town of Tappahannock has named retired Fredericksburg official Doug Fawcett as interim town manager. Council approved the appointment after former manager Eric Pollitt left for a job in Amelia County. Fawcett brings over 40 years of government experience, including time as Fredericksburg’s public works director and assistant city manager. Meanwhile, Assistant Town Manager James […]
Read MorePushing Work Zone Safety
Virginia drivers are urged to take extra care in work zones. Richard Stelling explains… <<The Virginia Department of Transportation is asking drivers to slow down and pay attention as more road projects get underway this spring. The agency says there were more than 37-hundred work zone crashes last year. Those crashes led to over 15-hundred […]
Read MoreHampton Hall Landing Project Advances
Northumberland County is moving forward with the Hampton Hall Landing water access project after approving additional funding for improvements. The county has been awarded a $5,000 Drive Tourism Grant from the Virginia Tourism Corporation to enhance local recreational areas. The grant will support non-permanent improvements at Hampton Hall, which is part of a broader effort […]
Read MoreShift Marked in Virginia Homebuying
Recent data showing a shift in age of those becoming first time home owners in Virginia. Katie Gray reports…
Read MoreRichmond County Upgrades Voting Machines
Richmond County is moving forward with plans to upgrade its aging voting machines. The current machines, purchased in 2015, have a 10-year lifespan. The updated machines must meet the stricter Voluntary Voting System Guidelines which include enhanced security features. County officials are working with neighboring counties to secure a discount and have consulted with Congresswoman […]
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