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Read MorePool Hauling Crash Leads to Reckless Driving Charge
30 year old K’Von Tavares Evans of Petersburg has been charged with misdemeanor reckless driving following a four-vehicle crash last month on the Robert O. Norris Jr. Memorial Bridge. Virginia State Police say Evans was improperly towing an oversized swimming pool assembly when it sideswiped three vehicles on June 5. No injuries were reported, but […]
Read MoreIrvington Plans July Fourth Celebration
Irvington will celebrate Independence Day Saturday with a full day of activities beginning with the farmers market from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Irvington Commons. A concert follows before the annual Hometown Parade steps off at 3 p.m. Organizers encourage attendees to drink plenty of water, wear sunscreen and take breaks in the shade […]
Read MoreVMRC Approves Little Wicomico Dredging Project
The Virginia Marine Resources Commission has unanimously approved a maintenance dredging project for the Little Wicomico River at Smith Point Inlet. The project will remove about 22,700 cubic yards of sand to restore a 10-foot channel, with the material placed along the nearby shoreline. The commission previously approved $2.6 million for the work, and no […]
Read MoreLibrary Elects New Board Members
The Lancaster Community Library has elected four new members to its board of directors during its annual meeting in Kilmarnock. William Atwill Jr., Lee Hood Capps, Ernest Monshein and Kathryn Wainscott will serve four-year terms. The library also recognized four departing board members and announced upcoming fundraising events, noting that about 60 percent of its […]
Read MoreExtreme Heat Warning Expanded Through July 4
The National Weather Service has expanded and extended an Extreme Heat Warning through 8 p.m. Saturday for much of eastern and north central Virginia. Heat index values are expected to reach 110 degrees or higher, increasing the risk of heat-related illness. Lancaster County says cooling centers will be available at the Lancaster Community Library and […]
Read MoreJudge Blocks Virginia Assault Weapons Ban
A Lancaster County judge has temporarily blocked Virginia from enforcing a new law banning the sale, transfer and manufacture of certain firearms and high-capacity magazines. The law was set to take effect July 1st. Judge John S. Martin ruled the state is unlikely to prevail on the constitutional issues raised in the lawsuit. The injunction […]
Read MoreNew Virginia Laws Take Effect
A number of new Virginia laws took effect yesterday, bringing changes for workers, drivers, renters and restaurants. New measures require salary ranges in job postings, make it illegal to livestream while driving, ban Styrofoam food containers and expand protections for renters.
Read MoreLancaster Supervisors Seek Traffic Safety Improvements
Lancaster County supervisors have approved requests for speed studies on Windmill Point Road and Irvington Road in an effort to improve traffic safety. The board also voted to seek Smart Scale funding for three transportation projects in Kilmarnock. Residents raised concerns about speeding, limited visibility at intersections and increased traffic near the county’s new park […]
Read MoreUrbanna Postpones Independence Day Music Weekend Due to Heat
Urbanna has postponed its Independence Day Live Music Weekend at Taber Park because of the forecast for extreme heat. The event has been rescheduled for Saturday, September 5th, during Labor Day weekend. Town officials say children’s activities beginning at 10 a.m., including face painting, a bike rally, an ice cream truck, a mist tent and […]
Read MoreDangerous Heat Wave Grips Region Through Holiday Weekend
A prolonged heat wave is expected to begin today and continue through the holiday weekend, with highs reaching 97 to 103 degrees and heat index values between 105 and 110. A Heat Advisory remains in effect for parts of central Virginia today, while an Extreme Heat Warning takes effect today for eastern and central Virginia […]
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