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Read MoreMiddlesex Veterans Day events set for November 10 and 11
Christ Church Parish is hosting two events honoring veterans in Middlesex County. A free community talk on Virginia’s role in the American Revolution begins at 7 p.m. Nov. 10 at Christchurch School’s Marston Hall. On Nov. 11, a veterans-only luncheon features a presentation on Revolutionary War prisoners at noon in the parish hall. Veterans must […]
Read MoreVirginia jobs rise as labor force shrinks
Virginia’s job market is sending mixed signals. Jobs are increasing while the state’s labor force is shrinking. Those measures track different things: Job counts measure positions, while the labor force includes people working or actively seeking work. Because of that, officials say a smaller labor force can lower the unemployment rate without more people finding […]
Read MoreMystery bidder emerged during Dominion merger talks
Another bidder emerged while NextEra Energy and Dominion Energy held private merger talks, according to the Richmond Times-Dispatch. The companies discussed a deal for seven months without informing ratepayers. Word that Dominion might be available attracted another potential buyer, whose identity was not disclosed in the report. NextEra’s proposed $67 billion acquisition now faces regulatory […]
Read MoreLucas faces racketeering charge in federal marijuana case
Virginia state Sen. Louise Lucas faces a federal racketeering conspiracy charge in a case involving alleged illegal marijuana sales, money laundering and bribery. According to The Virginian-Pilot, prosecutors accuse Lucas of leading the operation and using her office to shield it from scrutiny. The racketeering count carries up to 20 years in prison if convicted. […]
Read MoreKilmarnock acquires downtown gateway property
Kilmarnock has purchased the property at 1 S. Main St., home to Stewart’s Auto, to support long-term downtown planning. The town will honor the business’s existing three-year lease. No firm redevelopment plans are set, but potential uses include visitor information, public gathering spaces and improved pedestrian connections.
Read MoreSafety improvements to begin at two Gloucester County intersections
Construction begins Monday, Nov. 2, on a $4.8 million safety project along Main Street in Gloucester County. Crews will improve intersections at T.C. Walker and Sutton roads to reduce crash risks and improve visibility. Drivers should slow down and stay alert. Work is expected to finish in November 2027.
Read MoreNorthumberland Planners Recommend Approval of New Fueling Station
A new fueling station could be coming to Burgess. The Northumberland County Planning Commission has unanimously recommended approval of a conditional use permit for a property at Northumberland Highway and Folly Road. The proposed facility would be operated by NWP Energy, providing propane storage and service along with unattended card-operated fuel pumps. The three-and-a-half-acre site […]
Read MoreYMCA breaks ground on $7 million Camp Silver Beach modernization
The YMCA has broken ground on a seven-million-dollar modernization of Camp Silver Beach in Jamesville. The project marks the camp’s 25th anniversary and will update cabins, the amphitheater, chapel and sports pavilion. Families, alumni and supporters gathered Thursday for the ceremony, where camper Connor Tyler turned the first shovel of dirt. The YMCA also announced […]
Read MoreVirginia State Sen. Louise Lucas Indicted in Marijuana Business Investigation
Federal prosecutors have indicted 82 year old Virginia State Senator L. Louise Lucas of Portsmouth in connection with a long-running corruption investigation involving a family-operated marijuana business. Lucas, a Democrat who serves as president pro tempore of the Virginia Senate, is among the state’s most powerful lawmakers. The Justice Department announced the indictment Thursday. Details […]
Read MoreLancaster Planners Recommend Changes to Solar and Manufactured Home Rules
The Lancaster County Planning Commission has unanimously recommended changes to zoning regulations governing manufactured homes and large solar energy projects. The revisions follow new laws approved by Virginia lawmakers earlier this year. Manufactured homes would be permitted in all zoning districts allowing traditional homes, with certain requirements. Solar projects would face revised setback requirements and […]
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