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Kilmarnock Receives Funding for Wastewater Upgrades

Kilmarnock has secured an $11.4 million funding package for continuing upgrades at its wastewater treatment plant. The package includes a $3.15 million low-interest loan and more than $8.2 million in grants. Work began in 2020 and is being completed in two phases. The improvements will replace outdated equipment and increase the plant’s ability to remove […]

Data Centers Could Pay More for Transmission Projects

Virginia regulators have ordered Dominion Energy to develop a new rate structure that would shift more transmission costs to data centers and other large power users. The State Corporation Commission says customers responsible for triggering major grid upgrades should pay more of those expenses. Dominion sought $1.5 billion for transmission work, which could raise the […]

Virginia Considers Rules for Self-Driving Vehicles

Virginia lawmakers are developing possible regulations for self-driving vehicles, including safety standards, insurance requirements and privacy protections. A state work group is considering a statewide permitting system for commercial autonomous vehicles and authority for the Department of Motor Vehicles to suspend operations that pose a public danger. The group is also reviewing accessibility and cybersecurity […]

Gloucester Museum Adds Outdoor Elevator

The Gloucester Museum of History has installed an outdoor elevator to improve access for visitors who cannot use stairs. The historic building, constructed in 1770, previously could only be entered by climbing three steps. Museum employees will operate the elevator during regular hours. The $15,000 project was funded through the Virginia 250 Preservation Fund, which […]

Curry Pleads Guilty in Gloucester Murder Case

67 year old Steven Curry of Lancaster has pleaded guilty to second-degree murder and using a firearm in the December shooting death of 43 year old Branden Patrick Green. Green was found shot inside the Tri-River ASAP office in Hayes. Prosecutors say Curry became angry after learning he faced a probation violation. Sentencing is scheduled […]

New Gloucester Fire Station Project to Break Ground

Construction of the new Gloucester Volunteer Fire and Rescue Squad Station 1 is expected to begin later this month in Gloucester Court House. The roughly 25,000-square-foot station will include larger apparatus bays, bunk rooms, showers, training areas and equipment storage. The project is estimated to cost $13.2 million. Gloucester County and the rescue squad will […]

Mizusawa Wins Republican Senate Nomination

Retired Army Major General Bert Mizusawa has won Virginia’s Republican nomination for the U.S. Senate. He will challenge Democratic Senator Mark Warner in November. Other primary results include Shannon Taylor advancing against Congressman Rob Wittman in the 1st District, while Elaine Luria earned a rematch with Congresswoman Jen Kiggans in the 2nd District. Douglas Ollivant […]

Virginia Powerball Ticket Wins $2 Million

A Powerball ticket purchased online in Herndon won two-million dollars in Saturday night’s drawing. The ticket matched the first five numbers but missed the Powerball. A one-dollar Power Play option doubled the usual one-million-dollar prize. It was the only Virginia ticket to match the first five numbers.

Virginia Odd-Year Election Change Rejected

Proposals to move Virginia’s state elections from odd-numbered years to even-numbered years have been rejected. The measures died during a surprise General Assembly vote, ending the effort for now. Supporters argued that holding state and federal elections together could increase voter turnout and reduce costs. Virginia will continue electing its governor and members of the […]

Data Centers Become Key Issue in Virginia House Races

Virginia congressional candidates are facing growing pressure to address the rapid expansion of data centers. Voters have raised concerns about higher electric bills, water use and development near homes and schools. Several candidates are calling for tighter oversight, temporary construction limits or laws requiring data centers to cover more infrastructure costs. The issue is becoming […]