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Read MoreStudy Links Mice More Closely to Lyme Disease Risk
New research suggests mice may play a bigger role than deer in driving Lyme disease risk. Scientists have now found that larger white-footed mouse populations were followed by about a 40 percent increase in young blacklegged ticks the next year. Researchers also found that large acorn crops can lead to more mice and, two years […]
Read MoreMontross Switches Vendor for Water Withdrawal Report
The Montross Town Council has changed vendors for a required water withdrawal report after finding a less expensive option. The town had approved a vendor at an estimated cost of 24 thousand 700 dollars, but later received a bid from another vendor that was about 10 thousand dollars cheaper. That particular vendor has also prepared […]
Read MoreRichmond County Schools Adding Wearable Emergency Alert Technology
Richmond County Public Schools plans to introduce wearable emergency alert devices for teachers and staff. The E3 Emergency Communications system will allow employees to send alerts with the push of a button during medical emergencies or active-intruder situations. The system also includes mapping technology to help first responders pinpoint an emergency location. School officials say […]
Read MoreJustice Department Investigates William & Mary
The Justice Department is investigating William & Mary over allegations that some scholarships and financial aid programs discriminated based on race. Federal officials say a preliminary review identified seven programs that may have given preference to non-white students, potentially violating Title VI of the Civil Rights Act. The university says it is committed to nondiscrimination […]
Read MoreFormer White Stone Mayor Lloyd Hubbard Dies
The Town of White Stone is mourning the death of former Mayor Lloyd B. Hubbard Jr. Hubbard was a lifelong resident who served more than 16 years as mayor. Town officials credited his leadership with helping guide White Stone’s growth and strengthening civic pride. Memorial wreaths have been placed on the doors of Town Hall […]
Read MoreTriWay Trail Receives Two Point One Million Dollars
The TriWay Trail in Lancaster County has been awarded $2.1 million in state funding. The money will be used to improve the existing first phase of the shared-use trail, including bridge repairs, repaving and widening. The trail is ultimately planned to stretch 10 miles and connect Kilmarnock, Irvington and White Stone. The funding was approved […]
Read MoreWanted Woman Arrested After Standoff in Mathews County
Mathews County deputies arrested 39 year old Sarah Anne Call last Thursday after finding her hiding in a bedroom at a home on Cricket Hill Road. Deputies say Call refused to come out, forcing them to enter the room. She was wanted on three failure-to-appear warrants from Mathews and Gloucester counties. Call was also charged […]
Read MoreVirginia Senators Seek Special Session on Groundwater Concerns
Two Virginia senators are urging Governor Abigail Spanberger to call a special General Assembly session over concerns about groundwater supplies east of Interstate 95. Senators Richard Stuart and Russet Perry say a new state report shows the Coastal Plain aquifer has little capacity for major new withdrawals. The report also warns of declining water levels, […]
Read MoreNew Virginia Hemp Restrictions Take Effect
Virginia hemp businesses are adjusting to new state restrictions on THC products after a judge refused to delay the law. The rules took effect Saturday, making some previously legal hemp products illegal to sell. Business owners say they are still trying to determine what to do with affected inventory. The hemp industry had sued to […]
Read MoreVirginia Childhood Vaccine Schedule Remains Unchanged
Virginia health officials say the state’s childhood vaccination schedule will remain unchanged. The Virginia Department of Health says it will continue following the American Academy of Pediatrics immunization schedule. Required vaccines for public school and daycare attendance also remain in place, with medical and religious exemptions allowed.
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