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Read MoreVirginia Lawmakers Reject Marijuana Market Rumors
Virginia lawmakers say claims that retail marijuana sales have already begun are false. The state’s regulated adult-use market is scheduled to launch July 1, 2027. They also deny reports that police were told to stop enforcing marijuana laws. The new rules include age checks, product testing, child-resistant packaging, licensing requirements and penalties aimed at preventing […]
Read MoreVirginia Pushes Data Centers to Cover Grid Costs
Governor Abigail Spanberger wants data centers to pay for transmission lines and substations built primarily to serve them. The proposal comes as Dominion Energy seeks to recover $1.58 billion in transmission costs. Without changes, a typical residential bill could rise by about $2.90 a month. State regulators are considering several cost-sharing options designed to limit […]
Read MoreDominion Seeks $1 Point 5 Billion in Virginia Rate Increases
Virginia utility customers may face higher bills as Dominion Energy seeks $1.5 billion through three rate requests. That includes $1.1 billion for fuel costs the company says it has not recovered. Nationwide, utilities requested more than $18 billion in increases during the first half of 2026. State regulators will decide how much can be passed […]
Read MoreRappahannock Tribe Reclaims 704 Acres at Fones Cliffs
The Rappahannock Tribe has reclaimed another 704 acres of ancestral land at Fones Cliffs along the Rappahannock River. The acquisition increases the tribe’s stewardship in the area to nearly 2,400 acres. The newly protected property includes forests and ravines and will be co-managed with the US Fish and Wildlife Service. Tribal leaders plan to use […]
Read MoreEssex County Recognizes Young Farmers Summer Expo
The Essex County Board of Supervisors has recognized the Virginia Farm Bureau Young Farmers Summer Expo, scheduled for July 24 through 26 in Tappahannock and nearby communities. More than 200 young farmers and agriculture professionals are expected to attend. The event will include farm tours, workshops, networking and statewide competitions. Organizers say the expo will […]
Read MoreCruising Course Begins Today in Kilmarnock
The Northern Neck Sail and Power Squadron will begin its seven-week Cruising Under Power and Sail course today in Kilmarnock. Classes will then meet every Wednesday, with registration open for both members and non-members interested in improving their boating knowledge and skills.
Read MoreFedEx Flags $450,000 Marijuana Shipment
A FedEx security team helped uncover a major drug shipment linked to a northern Virginia smoke shop. Police say four suspicious packages contained thousands of grams of marijuana and concentrated THC extract valued at more than 450-thousand dollars. Officers later seized additional marijuana products, psychedelic mushrooms and other drugs. Virginia’s legal recreational marijuana marketplace is […]
Read MoreWhale Shark Spotted Off Virginia Beach
A rare whale shark was spotted about 18 miles off the Virginia Beach coast. The massive fish was estimated to be about 30 feet long. Despite their size and name, whale sharks are not whales and are considered gentle, filter-feeding sharks that pose little threat to people. Sightings off Virginia are uncommon, making the encounter […]
Read MoreRappahannock Tribe Wins Round in Water Withdrawal Fight
The Rappahannock Tribe has won a key victory in its fight against Caroline County’s proposed Rappahannock River water withdrawal project. The decision follows a June hearing in Richmond County involving tribal Chief Anne Richardson and attorneys challenging the plan. The project has raised concerns about river management, environmental impacts and tribal interests. The dispute remains […]
Read MoreSerious Crash Follows Call for Weems Speed Study
A serious accident in Weems occurred one day after Lancaster County supervisors raised concerns about a dangerous intersection. The crash happened near Irvington Road, where Christ Church Road and Old Salem Road meet between Irvington and Kilmarnock. Supervisors had called attention to speeding and safety problems at the junction and discussed requesting a Virginia Department […]
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