Bill Would Create Voluntary Fund To Cut Wildlife Crashes In Virginia
Virginia, which ranks among the nation’s top states for wildlife-vehicle collisions, could soon launch a voluntary grant fund to build wildlife corridors and crossings. A proposed bill would create a nonreverting fund supported by optional donations, not new taxes. If approved, projects would be overseen by the Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources in coordination with […]
Read MoreBoar’s Head Reopens Jarratt Plant After Deadly Listeria Outbreak
Boar’s Head Provisions has reopened its meat processing plant in Jarratt, Virginia, about a year and a half after a 2024 listeria outbreak that killed 10 people, hospitalized 60 others, and triggered a 7-million-pound recall of deli products. The facility returns to operation following inspections and verification by the USDA Food Safety and Inspection Service, […]
Read MoreMathews Supervisors Review FY2027 Budget Requests
The Mathews County Board of Supervisors opened work on the FY2027 budget during a workshop that included a proposed 2 percent raise for county employees and nearly $400,000 in department funding requests. The plan also factors in pay adjustments, school funding pressures, and possible bonds for capital projects that could trigger a tax hike. Federal […]
Read MoreTemporary Fix Aims To Speed Coleman Bridge Openings
Temporary repairs are underway on the George P. Coleman Memorial Bridge to end manually operated openings that have slowed traffic since November. The Virginia Department of Transportation says crews are installing new hydraulic equipment to replace damaged lift system components, cutting opening times back to about 20 to 25 minutes. The short-term project carries an […]
Read MoreOfficials Warn Residents To Stay Off Frozen Waterways
First responders across the region are urging people to stay off frozen ponds, lakes, and rivers as temperatures drop. They warn natural ice is unpredictable—solid in one spot and dangerously thin in another. Falling through can turn deadly within seconds as cold water strips strength and coordination. Officials say don’t test it. Stay off the […]
Read MoreLandmark Scavenger Hunt Launches For Gloucester’s 250th Celebration
The Gloucester Museum of History is rolling out a yearlong Landmark Scavenger Hunt as part of Virginia’s 250th anniversary, inviting families to visit 14 historic sites across the county and earn prizes. Activity sheets are being sent home through Gloucester County Public Schools and posted online as part of the VA250 Passport Program. Museum officials […]
Read MoreKilmarnock Approves $930,500 Well Project, Eyes Bike Trails and New Grants
The Kilmarnock Town Council’s recent meeting was a busy one. Town leaders have approved a $930,500 contract to replace the aging Hawthorne Avenue well, bringing the system up to Virginia Department of Environmental Quality standards. The project will be funded through a mix of current dollars, short-term financing, and pending federal and state assistance, with […]
Read MoreDragon Run Conservation Effort Tops 650 Acres Preserved
More than 650 acres of critical wildlife habitat have now been permanently protected along Dragon Run, a rare blackwater system that flows into the Piankatank River and ultimately the Chesapeake Bay. The milestone was announced by Friends of Dragon Run and Chesapeake Conservancy and protects more than two and a half miles of stream frontage, […]
Read MoreNew Lancaster High School Nears Completion
Construction on the new Lancaster High School is entering the final stretch, nearly two years after groundbreaking. Crews are now installing cabinetry, flooring, and tile, with parking lot paving and bleachers also underway. District officials say furniture arrives in May, with plans to vacate the current high school by June 30. The new campus is […]
Read MoreReport Shows Rising Local Taxes Squeezing Virginia Restaurants, Hotels
A new report from the Virginia Restaurant, Lodging & Travel Association finds local taxes on meals and hotel stays are climbing across Virginia, adding pressure on already strained hospitality businesses. The group reviewed meals, hotel occupancy, and sales taxes in all 133 localities and found about 43% raised or added at least one of those […]
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