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Read MoreHannah Williams Joins White Stone Planning Commission
The White Stone Town Council has unanimously appointed real estate agent Hannah Williams to the town Planning Commission. Williams will complete a three-and-a-half-year term left vacant by Thomas Wilson’s appointment to the council. Williams reportedly also has experience with the Chesapeake Bay Preservation Act. In other action at their recent meeting, council members also agreed […]
Read More10 Killed on Virginia Roads Over Labor Day Weekend
Ten people, including three pedestrians, were killed in eight crashes across Virginia over the Labor Day weekend. State police investigated 848 crashes and cited more than 2,800 drivers for speeding and nearly 1,600 for reckless driving. Troopers also charged 74 people with driving under the influence.
Read MoreIrvington Considers Accessory Dwelling Unit Rules
The Irvington Planning Commission is considering new regulations for accessory dwelling units following changes to Virginia law. The proposed town rules would permit one unit per single-family lot but prohibit short-term rentals and manufactured homes on wheels. Commissioners reached a general agreement to limit units to 500 square feet with a 10-foot setback or 700 […]
Read MoreSchool Sales Tax Could Raise $1Point 27 Billion
Voters in 47 Virginia localities will decide in November whether to approve a 1% sales tax for school construction. State estimates show the tax could generate more than $1.27 billion over three years if approved in every locality. That remains far short of the nearly $25 billion estimated to fully modernize Virginia’s schools. Education officials […]
Read MoreVirginia Data Center Debate Moves to Campaign Trail
Virginia’s growing data center industry is becoming a major campaign issue across the state. A recent VCU poll found 73% of Democrats and 69% of Republicans oppose Virginia’s data center tax break. Majorities in both parties also support requiring the facilities to pay more toward their heavy electricity demands. Candidates are proposing measures ranging from […]
Read MoreFormer Volunteer Charged in Booster Club Investigation
A former Gloucester County nonprofit volunteer faces eight felony charges following an investigation into missing funds intended for high school football players and cheerleaders. Shannon M. Roane is charged with forgery, making false statements to obtain property or credit and six counts of embezzlement. Authorities say Roane handled event proceeds for the Dukes Touchdown Club. […]
Read MoreOfficials Oppose Verizon Landline Phaseout
Rappahannock County officials are urging federal regulators to stop Verizon’s proposed phaseout of copper landline service. They say cellular dead zones and limited broadband could leave some residents unable to call 911, particularly during power outages. Verizon says customers without an adequate replacement will not lose copper service. Public comments are due Thursday. Unless the […]
Read MoreVirginia Jail Deaths Reach Four-Year High
Fifty-eight people died in Virginia jails last year, the highest number since 2021. The increase is drawing renewed concern from the state board responsible for overseeing local and regional jails. Board members are calling for closer supervision of inmates as officials review the deaths and conditions inside the facilities. The total includes people held while […]
Read MoreRoadwork Brings Lane Closures Across Northern Neck
Drivers should expect delays this week across the Northern Neck and Middle Peninsula. Route 17 in Gloucester County will have overnight alternating lane closures through Thursday for paving. One-way traffic continues on Windmill Point Road in Lancaster County for an Oyster Creek bridge replacement. The Norris Bridge will have alternating traffic today through Friday morning […]
Read MoreTeen Driver Killed in Lancaster County Crash
An 18 year old Lottsburg man died after a single-vehicle crash Saturday night in Lancaster County. Virginia State Police say Jseric Khari Jones was driving south on Courthouse Road when his Honda ran off the road, overturned and struck a utility pole. Rescue crews freed Jones from the vehicle, and he later died at a […]
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