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Read MoreCarry-On to close Montross plant Nov 29
Carry-On Trailer’s Montross plant is expected to permanently close by November 29, eliminating 179 jobs. Parent company American Trailer World says employees will continue working during the transition when possible, with some eligible for severance, transfers or job-placement assistance. The company cited market conditions and long-term business needs.
Read MoreHartfield VFD raising money for new station
The Hartfield Volunteer Fire Department is raising money for a new station to replace its aging 1977 building. Firefighters say the current station has height and space limitations for modern trucks and requires vehicles to back across Twiggs Ferry Road. The department is also seeking volunteers for firefighting and support roles.
Read MoreChesapeake Bay earns C+ in latest report card
The Chesapeake Bay earned a C-plus on its latest annual report card, the highest score since tracking began in 2006. Researchers say water quality improved in Rappahannock, York, and James rivers. Officials credit long-term cleanup efforts, though problems remain with algae, water clarity and some regional declines.
Read MoreIrvington stops proposed village overlay for White Fences Drive
Irvington Town Council has halted consideration of a proposed village overlay on about 128 acres along White Fences Drive. The Renaissance Group proposal could have included roughly 150 homes, businesses and green space. Council members cited concerns about density, infrastructure and long-term costs and unanimously declined to send it to the planning commission.
Read MoreHampton Hall Landing improvements approved
Northumberland County is moving forward with plans to improve public access at Hampton Hall Landing. Supervisors have authorized a request for construction proposals for a new entrance, parking area and canoe and kayak access. The county is also seeking additional grant funding to continue developing the site.
Read MoreVirignia ranks 11th most dangerous for truckers
Virginia ranked 11th most dangerous in a new National Fuel Network study of heavy-truck crashes. Researchers calculated 74 federally recorded crashes annually per 1,000 truck drivers—27% above the national rate. The analysis compared crash and employment data from 2023 through 2025.
Read MoreMiddlesex gets $100K to study marine workforce training center
Middlesex County has received a 100-thousand-dollar planning grant to study a proposed marine industries workforce training facility. The feasibility study will examine workforce demand, training needs, facility requirements and long-term operations. The project builds on a nearly 1-point-6-million-dollar federal grant for infrastructure on waterfront property owned by the county’s Economic Development Authority.
Read MoreUrbanna moving forward on wayfinding signage downtown
Urbanna Main Street is moving ahead with a new wayfinding signage project for downtown. The nonprofit received a 15-thousand-dollar state grant to install 5 directional signs and 2 map kiosks with QR codes, with no taxpayer money involved. The group has also applied for a 75-thousand-dollar planning grant that could lead to up to 1-point-25-million […]
Read MoreEarly voting numbers way ahead of 2022
More than half a million ballots have been cast so far in early voting across Virginia so far. The over 531 thousand votes far outpaces the 2022 election, when just under 286-thousand ballots had been cast three weeks before Election Day. More than 350-thousand have been cast in person, and around 181 thousand by mail.
Read MoreKilmarnock next Coffee with Town Council event next week
Kilmarnock’s next “Coffee with Town Council” event, giving residents a chance to meet informally with council members and discuss local issues is one week from today, October 21st from 8 to 9 a.m., at Front Porch Coffeehouse with council members Cynthia Scott and Matt Cunningham.
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