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Virginia Program Could Lower Health Insurance Premiums

Thousands of Virginians could pay less for health insurance under a new 150-million-dollar state savings program. Enrollment begins Sunday through Virginia’s Insurance Marketplace. Eligible residents earning between 138 and 250 percent of the federal poverty level could save an average of 65 to 90 dollars a month, with more than 50,000 potentially qualifying for plans […]

Virginia Estimates Billions in Annual Costs for Affordable Child Care

Virginia says making child care more affordable could cost up to $4.5 billion annually by 2036. Education officials outlined three 10-year options ranging from $1.6 billion to $4.5 billion. They’re estimates—not proposals—and do not account for inflation.

Virginia Early Voting Rises 67% as 6 Counties Top 23,500 Ballots Combined

Tomorrow is mid-term Election Day. Polls across Virginia are open from 6am to 7pm. A quarter of all registered voters in the Commonwealth have already cast a ballot, with more than 1.63 million early votes. That’s a 67% increase over the nearly 977,000 early ballots cast four years ago. Essex recorded 2,599 ballots; Lancaster, 3,252; […]

Tappahannock Begins Project to Replace 125 Sign Poles

Tappahannock is replacing directional and stop sign poles across town, beginning in the Wakefield section. The project is designed to reduce the number of separate signs at intersections. A total of 125 poles will be replaced over two fiscal years at a cost of about $125,000, well below the $185,000 originally budgeted.

Norris Bridge Inspection Prompts Lane Closures

Drivers crossing the Norris Bridge should expect delays again today as VDOT continues its bridge inspection. A portion of the span will be reduced to one lane until 3:30 this afternoon. Additional daytime lane closures are also possible Saturday from 9 to 3:30.

Milford Haven Coast Guard Station Expected to Resume Full Operations in 2027

Coast Guard Station Milford Haven in Mathews is expected to return to full operations in 2027 for the first time in 3 years. The station had shifted to scheduled staffing because of workforce shortages. Coast Guard officials say improved recruiting will allow Milford Haven and five other stations to restore full operations, increasing capacity for […]

Kilmarnock Limits Trick or Treating to Children 12 and Younger

Remember that Kilmarnock has set rules for trick-or-treating on Halloween night. Under town ordinances, only children 12 years old and younger may trick-or-treat, although parents and guardians may accompany them. Townwide trick-or-treating will take place only on Halloween, and all activities must wrap up by 9 p.m.

In Person Early Voting Nears End in Virginia

In-person early voting concludes tomorrow across Virginia at 5pm, ahead of Tuesday’s mid-term election. Mail-in ballots have to be postmarked by Election Day, and must be received by the Board of Elections by next Friday at noon.

Daylight Saving Time Ends Sunday

And set those clocks back Saturday night, as daylight saving time comes to an end at 2am on Sunday.

Trial Begins for 3 Accused of Misusing Essex County School Funds

A trial begins today in Essex County for three people accused of misusing public school funds. Former superintendent Harry Thomas, former accounting director Elizabeth Franklin and current School Board member Garlyn Bundy face embezzlement-related charges stemming from an investigation into school division finances. The trial is scheduled to continue through Friday.