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Read MoreBrooklyn Building Collapse Kills at Least Two
New York City authorities say at least two people are dead and more than a dozen others injured after a building collapsed in Brooklyn…
Read MoreTemporary Bridge for Windmill Point Road Traffic
VDOT says Windmill Point Road traffic was shifted onto a temporary bridge over Oyster Creek yesterday. Drivers now share one lane with alternating traffic signals until construction finishes, expected in May 2027. A 25 mile per hour speed limit remains in effect.
Read MoreKilmarnock Planners Recommend Denial of Solar Project
Kilmarnock’s planning commission unanimously recommends denying rezoning and a permit for a proposed 20-acre solar facility near the Springwood subdivision. Opponents cite concerns about property values and losing land for housing. The town council will hold public hearings and vote on both applications December 14.
Read MoreJudge Grants More Preparation Time in Louise Lucas Case
Federal prosecutors say wiretaps, surveillance recordings and records from about 200 bank accounts support their case against Virginia state Sen. Louise Lucas and six others. A judge granted more preparation time in the racketeering and marijuana distribution case. Lucas denies the accusations and is scheduled for arraignment Monday.
Read MoreBelle Isle Program Explores Poisonous Mushrooms
A free program on Virginia’s poisonous mushrooms starts at noon next Thursday, November 19, at Belle Isle State Park’s visitor center in Lancaster. Retired ecologist Kevin Howe will speak, then lead a two-hour mushroom walk. Organizers will cover parking fees. Visitors should collect a vehicle pass at the visitor center.
Read MoreVirginia Democrats Propose Medical Debt Relief and Data Center Limits
Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger and Democratic lawmakers are proposing medical debt relief and tighter data center oversight for the 2027 legislative session. Their agenda also includes classroom screen limits and more housing near transit. Republicans say the proposals fall short on affordability and promise their own cost-cutting measures.
Read MoreDeltaville Library Book Sale Set for Friday and Saturday
Friends of Deltaville Library will hold its annual book sale this Friday and Saturday at the library, 35 Lovers Lane. Hours are 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday and 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday. Hundreds of gently used books include fiction, history, cookbooks and children’s titles. Shoppers should bring a bag and make a […]
Read MoreVirginia Liquor Sales Slump Cuts State Profits
Virginia’s state-run liquor business is lowering profit expectations as sales decline. Customers are choosing cheaper spirits and smaller bottles, reducing revenue. The Alcoholic Beverage Control Authority is closing stores to cut operating costs, and they say more consolidation could follow if the sales slump continues. The downturn means Virginia’s budget planners can expect less money […]
Read MoreHegseth Impeachment Sidelined
The House of Representatives voted 211-204 to sideline a resolution from outgoing Kentucky Congressman Thomas Massie to impeach Secretary of War Pete Hegseth…
Read MoreFire Damages Multiple Storage Units in Gloucester County
A fire burned through multiple storage units in Gloucester County Monday evening. Abingdon Volunteer Fire and Rescue says crews were dispatched to the four thousand block of George Washington Memorial Highway. Firefighters cut locks and removed roll-up doors from twenty units as flames spread. Forty-six firefighters from Abingdon and Gloucester responded, bringing the fire under […]
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