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Read MoreMathews County Plans Flock Camera Question Session
The Mathews County Sheriff’s Office will hold a public question-and-answer session Thursday about its use of Flock cameras. The meeting begins at 6 p.m. at the courthouse on Buckley Hall Road. Officials will explain how the cameras are used, what information they capture, how long data are retained and the accountability measures required for every […]
Read MoreTwo Hospitalized After Gloucester County Crash
Two people were hospitalized after a vehicle struck a tree and caught fire shortly after midnight Monday on Piney Swamp Road in Gloucester County. The driver and passenger escaped before Abingdon Volunteer Fire and Rescue arrived. Firefighters extinguished the flames, and both occupants were evaluated at the scene before being taken to a hospital.
Read MoreVirginia Considers Requiring Nurses in Every School
Virginia lawmakers are considering requiring a full-time licensed nurse in every public school. State data show about 90 percent of schools had a licensed nurse during the 2024-2025 school year, averaging one full-time nurse for every 619 students. Current law allows schools to employ nurses but does not require them. A report on the proposal […]
Read MoreVirginia Loses Nearly 48 Thousand Jobs
Virginia lost nearly 48 thousand jobs during the 12 months ending in July, making it the only state to record a decline during that period. The District of Columbia also reported job losses, reflecting continued federal workforce reductions. Despite the decline, Virginia’s unemployment rate stood at 3 point 7 percent, remaining below the national rate.
Read MoreKilmarnock Plans National Night Out
Kilmarnock Police will host National Night Out October 6 from 6 to 8 p.m. at Town Centre Park. The free community event will include raffles, games with first responders, a bouncy house and pictures inside a police car. Residents can also meet local police, firefighters, rescue crews and Community Emergency Response Team members.
Read MoreDave Marchant Memorial Golf Tournament Set For Friday
The Dave Marchant Memorial Virginia Veterans Golf Tournament will be held this Friday at Piankatank River Golf Course in Hartfield. The four-player captain’s choice event will raise money to support Virginia veterans and their families, with registration beginning at 11 a.m. and a noon shotgun start.
Read MoreBoys and Girls Club Plans October Fundraising Gala
The Boys and Girls Club of the Northern Neck will hold its annual Reach for the Stars gala October 8 to support STEM and after-school programs. The event begins at 5:30 p.m. with cocktails and a silent auction, followed by dinner and a live auction. Tickets are $100 each or $800 for a table of […]
Read MoreCrash Disrupts Traffic and Utilities in White Stone
A crash on Route 3 in White Stone knocked down a utility line and disrupted traffic, power and internet service Friday afternoon. Traffic was diverted while crews worked at the scene, with one lane later reopened. Power was restored quickly in much of the area, while Breezeline worked to restore internet service. VDOT, Dominion Energy […]
Read MoreGolf Carts Approved for Two Deltaville Roads
The Middlesex County Board of Supervisors has approved a golf cart and utility vehicle zone on Lovers Lane and Norhall Lane in Deltaville. Drivers must have a valid license, and carts will not be allowed to cross onto Route 33. Residents who requested the zone will pay for required signs and maintenance. Golf cart use […]
Read MoreJudge Pauses Challenge to Virginia Assault Weapons Ban
A Lancaster County judge has paused a lawsuit challenging Virginia’s assault weapons ban and restrictions on large-capacity magazines. The stay puts the case in line with several other Virginia courts and a federal court that have taken similar action. The cases are being put on hold while the U.S. Supreme Court considers major legal challenges […]
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