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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 MoreStudy Links Mice More Closely to Lyme Disease Risk
New research suggests mice may play a bigger role than deer in driving Lyme disease risk. Scientists have now found that larger white-footed mouse populations were followed by about a 40 percent increase in young blacklegged ticks the next year. Researchers also found that large acorn crops can lead to more mice and, two years […]
Read MoreMontross Switches Vendor for Water Withdrawal Report
The Montross Town Council has changed vendors for a required water withdrawal report after finding a less expensive option. The town had approved a vendor at an estimated cost of 24 thousand 700 dollars, but later received a bid from another vendor that was about 10 thousand dollars cheaper. That particular vendor has also prepared […]
Read MoreRichmond County Schools Adding Wearable Emergency Alert Technology
Richmond County Public Schools plans to introduce wearable emergency alert devices for teachers and staff. The E3 Emergency Communications system will allow employees to send alerts with the push of a button during medical emergencies or active-intruder situations. The system also includes mapping technology to help first responders pinpoint an emergency location. School officials say […]
Read MoreJustice Department Investigates William & Mary
The Justice Department is investigating William & Mary over allegations that some scholarships and financial aid programs discriminated based on race. Federal officials say a preliminary review identified seven programs that may have given preference to non-white students, potentially violating Title VI of the Civil Rights Act. The university says it is committed to nondiscrimination […]
Read MoreFormer White Stone Mayor Lloyd Hubbard Dies
The Town of White Stone is mourning the death of former Mayor Lloyd B. Hubbard Jr. Hubbard was a lifelong resident who served more than 16 years as mayor. Town officials credited his leadership with helping guide White Stone’s growth and strengthening civic pride. Memorial wreaths have been placed on the doors of Town Hall […]
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