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Read MoreVirginia Voters Approve Three Constitutional Amendments
Virginia voters have approved all three proposed changes to the state constitution. The amendment protecting abortion rights drew the most support, with about 62 percent voting yes. About 57 percent backed removing the ban on same-sex marriage from the state constitution. And about 56 percent voted to restore voting rights to people convicted of felonies […]
Read MoreSalmonella Outbreak Halts Shellfish Harvesting in Little Wicomico River
Virginia health officials are testing the Little Wicomico River after a salmonella outbreak linked to raw oysters. The state closed the river to shellfish harvesting, and the Little Wicomico Oyster Company recalled oysters harvested there from September 18 through October 8. The Virginia Department of Health says the closure applies to one growing area, but […]
Read MoreMark Warner Wins Fourth Senate Term in Virginia
Democratic Senator Mark Warner has won a fourth term, defeating his Republican challenger with 61 percent of the vote, although those numbers are still unofficial. Democrats also picked up a Virginia House seat as former Congresswoman Elaine Luria defeated Republican incumbent Jen Kiggans in the 2nd District. In the 1st District, Democrat Shannon Taylor led […]
Read MoreDrought Worsens in Parts of Virginia’s Eastern Shore
Drought has worsened in parts of Accomack and Northampton counties after summer rains brought some relief. Both counties remain under a state drought warning, and officials are urging residents to conserve water. The National Weather Service outlook favors wetter-than-normal conditions through late January, but forecasters say recovery depends on how much rain actually falls. The […]
Read MoreDominion Energy Offshore Wind Surcharge to Fall in 2027
Dominion Energy customers will start paying less toward the company’s offshore wind farm next year. The surcharge on electric bills will begin to fall in 2027, when all 176 turbines are expected to be up and running. The wind farm sits in the Atlantic Ocean, 27 miles off Virginia Beach. Dominion collects the surcharge to […]
Read MoreSchool Bus Driver Charged After James City County Crash
A school bus driver now faces charges after an investigation into a crash in which a bus carrying four preschoolers overturned last Friday morning on Centerville Road in James City County. Police charged 37 year old Mark Callazzo with reckless driving and failure to maintain control. The children suffered minor injuries, were evaluated at the […]
Read MoreNorthern Neck Heritage Grants Support Four Projects
Four Northern Neck projects are sharing nearly 52 thousand dollars in the National Heritage Area’s first round of grants. The awards support restoration at Historic Christ Church, woodworking equipment at the Northern Neck Heritage Arts Center, planning for the TriWay Trail toward Kilmarnock and Irvington, and a Morattico Waterfront Museum cookbook preserving local recipes and […]
Read MoreMartha’s Apology
Martha Stewart Responds to Halloween Costume Controversy Martha Stewart is responding to controversy over a Halloween costume…
Read MoreKilmarnock Council Approves Budget Increase
Kilmarnock Town Council has unanimously approved a one million, 593 thousand dollar budget increase. The additional spending covers legal and real estate fees, administrative costs, comprehensive planning and continued wastewater treatment plant improvements. Town Manager Susan Cockrell says 703 thousand dollars in grant funding will help support the wastewater projects. The amendment brings the town’s […]
Read MoreElection Day Brings Questions About Poll Watchers
Virginia voters who haven’t voted early head to the polls today amid questions about who may be watching. Uncertainty over Election Day helped drive early voting. Prince William County has rejected federal election observers, while Virginia’s attorney general has briefed law enforcement ahead of the election. Among the congressional contests, Republican Rob Wittman faces Democratic […]
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