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Read MoreVDOT Reports Busy Summer in Westmoreland County
VDOT crews completed extensive roadwork across Westmoreland County this summer, including patching, paving, shoulder repairs, ditch cleaning and brush cutting. Additional work remains on Route 3 and several secondary roads. County supervisors also raised safety concerns near Galilee Baptist Church and Burrell’s Corner, where hills, curves and tall corn can block drivers’ views of school […]
Read MoreRabid Cat Attacks Several People in Gloucester
Gloucester officials continue to warn residents after a brown tabby cat that attacked several people tested positive for rabies. Animal control officers captured the cat near the 9700 block of Maryus Road following the September 4 attacks. Additional traps have been placed in the area, and residents are urged to keep pets indoors. Anyone bitten […]
Read MoreDriver Killed in Middlesex County Truck Crash
57 year old William Norman Ellis Junior died Monday morning in a single-vehicle crash in Middlesex County. Virginia State Police say Ellis was driving a 2023 International truck west on Burchs Mill Road shortly before 9 a.m. when it ran off the right side of the road. The truck struck a road sign and utility […]
Read MoreVirginia Moves Toward Self-Driving Vehicle Regulations
Virginia lawmakers are developing regulations for commercial self-driving vehicles ahead of the next General Assembly session. The proposed framework would cover ride-sharing and delivery vehicles and buses, but heavy-duty trucks were excluded from the broader proposal. Lawmakers remain divided over safety standards, data collection, worker protections and DMV enforcement authority. A legislative work group must […]
Read MoreVirginia Announces First Fall Free Fishing Days
Virginia will hold its first Fall Free Fishing Days September 25 through 27. No fishing license or facility-use permit will be required for recreational rod-and-reel fishing in fresh or saltwater. More than 2,900 miles of stocked trout streams will also be open. Size, season, catch and gear restrictions remain in effect, and fee-fishing areas will […]
Read MoreNorthern Neck Hidden History Trail To Unveil Marker
The Northern Neck Hidden History Trail will dedicate a new marker on Saturday, September 19. The noon ceremony will include the unveiling of the marker honoring Elizabeth Key Grinstead, who in 1656 successfully sued for her freedom, making history as the first Black woman in the American colonies known to win her freedom through the […]
Read MoreKennedy Center Faces Possible Closure
The Kennedy Center could close unless officials soon find a way to prevent the performing arts center from going bankrupt…
Read MoreGovernor Pledges Continued Support for Tangier Island
Governor Abigail Spanberger visited Tangier Island, meeting with residents and Mayor Ooker Eskridge about preserving Virginia’s last inhabited Chesapeake Bay island. The community faces continued threats from erosion and severe weather. Spanberger toured the island while attending a Chesapeake Bay Commission meeting. She said Virginia must protect Tangier’s environment, traditional watermen’s economy and generations-old way […]
Read MoreThree Found Dead After Gloucester County Fire
Three people were found dead after a detached garage apartment caught fire early Sunday in the 4200 block of Hickory Fork Road. Investigators believe the victims are two adults and an 8 year old girl who lived there. Oxygen tanks stored downstairs may have exploded during the fire. The cause remains under investigation by the […]
Read MoreFeral Cat Tests Positive for Rabies in Lancaster County
A feral cat found September 3 in Lancaster County has tested positive for rabies. Anyone who may have been bitten, scratched or exposed to the cat’s saliva should call the Lancaster County Health Department at 804-462-9919. Health officials advise residents to avoid wild or stray animals, keep pet vaccinations current and seek prompt medical care […]
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