“Air Tractors” Spraying Trees In The Area
In case you were wondering what was going on up there, Air Tractors are buzzing over local skies, fertilizing pine trees with nitrogen granules from Hummel Field Airport in Topping. The planes are part of a project by Rice Flying Services, helping boost tree growth for paper products and lumber.
Read MoreIt’s Allergy Season
Many Virginians are suffering as spring allergy season is in full swing. Health experts sharing tips on things that can help. Katie Gray reports…
Read MoreHistorical Marker Unveiled To Honor Old Folks Home In Dunnsville
A state historical marker was unveiled on Saturday in Essex County to honor the Old Folks Home, a facility that provided care for poor, elderly Black people in the early 1900s. The dedication ceremony took place Saturday at noon along Tidewater Trail in Dunnsville.
Read MoreDifferences Of Opinion In School Funding
The General Assembly and Governor Glenn Youngkin are at odds over funding school support staff positions in Virginia. Katie Gray reports…
Read MoreSock Burning Time In Deltaville Again
Hundreds gathered in Deltaville over the weekend for the eighth annual sock burning and oyster roast. The event marked the arrival of spring and the boating season, with participants tossing socks into the fire to celebrate the end of winter.
Read MoreChange Approved For Urbanna Charter
The Virginia General Assembly has approved a change to Urbanna’s charter, allowing the mayor to officially join the town council with voting rights. This change, effective July 1, ends a long-standing debate over the mayor’s role in council decisions.
Read MoreGloucester Household Waste Collection Set For April 19
Gloucester County’s Household Harmful Waste Collection Day is set for April 19 at Hayes Convenience Center, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Residents can safely dispose of hazardous items like antifreeze, paint supplies, pesticides, electronics, and more. The event, sponsored by Waste Management and Gloucester County Clean Community, takes place twice a year, in April […]
Read MoreRoad Project Has Begun At Intersection Of Route 17 And Route 610
Construction on a $5.1 million road safety improvement project at the intersection of Route 17 and Route 610 in Woods Cross Roads has begun. The project, expected to be completed by December, aims to reduce collisions by limiting left turns and cross movements. Drivers will need to make right turns and U-turns at designated locations. […]
Read MoreVirginia Sheep And Goat Flocks Growing
Virginia’s sheep and goat flocks continue to grow, according to the latest USDA survey. The state’s sheep inventory rose by 1 percent, from 79,000 in 2024 to 80,000 in 2025. Experts attribute the increase to strong market prices and proximity to ethnic markets, which drive demand. While wool prices have dropped, hair sheep are seeing […]
Read MoreFederal Judge Temporarily Blocks Deportation Of Pro-Palestinian Protestor
A federal judge has temporarily blocked the deportation of Yunseo Chung, a 21-year-old Columbia University student, after she was arrested during a pro-Palestinian protest. Chung, a legal permanent U.S. resident, sued the Federal government, claiming the deportation attempt violates her free speech rights. U.S. District Judge Naomi Buchwald ruled there was no evidence that Chung […]
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