Welcome to Middle Neck News: Local News, Sports, Weather and Community Coverage for Virginia’s Northern Neck and Middle Peninsula
Middle Neck News provides daily local news, sports, weather, community events and public safety coverage for Virginia’s Middle Peninsula and Northern Neck. News coverage is updated daily and includes local government, schools, public safety, business, sports and community events. mnn.edhisted.com
Read MoreIrvington Looks At Traffic Safety Measures
Irvington officials continue looking at ways to address speeding and traffic concerns along Irvington Road and King Carter Drive. A Lancaster County sheriff’s deputy told town council that speed reader signs and raised crosswalks could help slow drivers. He also suggested asking the sheriff to lower the department’s current ticket-writing threshold in town. Officials were […]
Read MoreMiddlesex EDA Launches New Website
The Middlesex County Economic Development Authority has launched a new website to serve businesses, residents and potential investors. MiddlesexEDA dot com includes information on the county’s business climate, available properties, workforce, taxes and financing programs. It also provides guidance for starting a business and highlights tourism and local economic development efforts. The site will also […]
Read MoreAmerican Legion Fundraiser Set For Saturday
American Legion Post 241 will hold a fried fish and chicken dinner fundraiser Saturday at its meeting hall on Urbanna Road in Cooks Corner. The event starts at noon and continues until the food is sold out. Dinners cost 20 dollars and include two sides, dessert and a drink. Proceeds will help pay for renovations […]
Read MoreMiddlesex Adds Courthouse Deputy
The Middlesex County Board of Supervisors has approved another full-time sheriff’s deputy to handle growing courthouse security demands. The decision comes after the sheriff said that patrol deputies have been pulled from regular duties when multiple courts are in session. The position will cost about 83 thousand dollars annually. A new state law taking effect […]
Read MoreVirginia Revenues Top Forecast
Virginia ended the last fiscal year with general fund revenues more than 938 million dollars above forecast. Revenues grew 6 point 7 percent from the previous year, despite the state losing about 43,600 jobs. Governor Abigail Spanberger is urging cautious budgeting, noting some revenue growth came from strong financial markets and inflation. State revenues must […]
Read MoreSCC Chair Won’t Recuse Herself From NextEra-Dominion Case
The chair of Virginia’s State Corporation Commission says she will not step aside from the commission’s review of NextEra Energy’s proposed acquisition of Dominion Energy. Kelsey Bagot previously worked for NextEra from September 2022 until April 2024 and had recused herself from an earlier case involving the company. Bagot says she will remain involved as […]
Read MoreVCU Suspends Fraternity Over Hazing, Assault Findings
Virginia Commonwealth University has suspended Phi Kappa Psi through August 2029 after finding the fraternity responsible for hazing, assault and endangering health or safety. Investigators say new members were required to eat cat food and onions and that the group failed to follow its national education plan. It is the fraternity’s third suspension since 2021, […]
Read MoreGloucester, Mathews Students Return to School Monday
Students in Gloucester and Mathews counties return to class Monday for the new school year. Gloucester expects enrollment of about 4,450 students and is introducing a new bus-tracking app along with parking and drop-off improvements. Mathews expects about 735 students and is consolidating from three schools to two, with kindergarten through seventh grade at Mathews […]
Read MoreGloucester-Mathews Farm Bureau Awards Scholarships
The Gloucester-Mathews Farm Bureau has awarded 3,500 dollars in scholarships to three local students. Leslie Jenkins and Rayann Helbig each received 1,000 dollars, while Katherine Blake received the 1,500 dollar Larry N. Oliver Memorial Scholarship. The awards were presented during the Farm Bureau’s annual producer dinner meeting at Petsworth Baptist Church.
Read MoreMathews Ruritan Club to Disband After 95 Years
The Mathews Ruritan Club will disband at the end of this year after 95 years of community service. Club President Dan Reno says the group is down to eight aging members and has been unable to recruit replacements. Over the years, fundraising supported the library, rescue squad, fire department, scholarships and other local causes. Money […]
Read More