Sailing Day Camp Registration Opens For Summer Sessions
Registration is now underway for a youth sailing day camp at Christchurch School. The Adventure Sailing on the River program is open to rising fourth through sixth graders with sessions scheduled in late June and early July. Campers will learn sailing skills, problem-solving and teamwork on the Rappahannock River. Organizers say the program is designed […]
Read MoreVirginia Weighs Class Action Lawsuit Bill
Virginia is on the verge of a major legal shift, as Governor Abigail Spanberger considers whether to approve legislation allowing class action lawsuits in state courts for the first time. The proposal, backed by Senator Scott Surovell, would let groups of people file a single case over similar claims, instead of suing individually. Supporters say […]
Read MoreWildlife Officials Urge Residents To Leave Fawns Alone
State wildlife officials are warning residents not to interfere with young deer spotted this spring. The Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources says fawns are often left alone on purpose while their mothers stay away to avoid attracting predators. While it may look like the animals have been abandoned, officials say the mothers return several times […]
Read MoreVirginia Solar Credit Rates To Drop
Virginia homeowners with solar panels are about to see a cut in what they earn for sending excess power back to the grid. A new order from the State Corporation Commission reduces the credit rate paid by Dominion Energy, meaning smaller returns for customers generating their own electricity. The change is expected to impact thousands […]
Read MoreYouth And Family Resource Fair Planned In Gloucester
Families in Gloucester will have a chance to connect with local programs at a Youth and Family Resource Fair set for this Saturday (5/9). The event, hosted by the Gloucester Resource Youth Team and the Boys & Girls Clubs of the Virginia Peninsula, will run from ten a m to two p m at the […]
Read MoreGloucester Parks Programs Offer Wide Range Of Activities
Residents in Gloucester will have a variety of options to stay active this spring and summer through programs offered by Gloucester Parks Recreation and Tourism. Upcoming activities include culinary classes, gymnastics trials, yoga sessions, and youth sports programs, along with special events like a soccer day and a nine-mile group hike at Beaverdam Park. Officials […]
Read MoreBusinesses Still Hurting Months After Potomac Sewage Spill
Three months after a massive sewage spill in the Potomac River, businesses that rely on the water are still taking a hit. More than 240 million gallons of raw sewage spilled into the river after part of the Potomac Interceptor pipeline collapsed. Marina operators, fishing charters, and water sport businesses say they’ve lost thousands in […]
Read MoreJudge Rules Essex School Board Violated FOIA
A judge has ruled the Essex County School Board violated the Freedom of Information Act and must pay more than 6-thousand dollars in attorney fees. Judge John S Martin found the board failed to respond properly and on time to a records request involving internal emails. The lawsuit was filed on behalf of reporter Victoria […]
Read MoreFiorina Named New CEO Of Colonial Williamsburg Foundation
Leadership is changing at the Colonial Williamsburg Foundation as longtime CEO Cliff Fleet steps down. The board has named Carly Fiorina as the new chief executive, effective immediately. Fleet, who served since 2020, is credited with restoring the foundation’s financial footing and raising more than 560 million dollars during a major campaign. Fiorina, a former […]
Read MoreKing George Supervisors Question Use Of Traffic Cameras
Leaders in King George County are raising concerns about how traffic cameras are being used as budget pressure builds. During a recent work session, Supervisor Bryan Metts questioned the use of Flock cameras, while Supervisor Cathy Binder pushed back on relying on school zone cameras to generate revenue. The discussion comes as the county faces […]
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