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Read MoreMontross Water Line Work Hits Unexpected Snag
Work is underway to resolve an unexpected problem in the second phase of Montross’s water line replacement project near Magnum RV. The sewer and water lines were found to be too close together, requiring additional engineering and approval from state health and transportation officials. Special material will be used to encase the lines. Town officials […]
Read MoreLivestrong Program Coming to Mathews YMCA
A free 12-week Livestrong program for cancer survivors and patients begins September 15 at the Mathews Family YMCA in Hudgins. Classes will meet Tuesdays and Thursdays through December 10. The program is open to residents of Middlesex, Mathews and Gloucester counties, along with spouses and caregivers. Call 804-316-9191 to register.
Read MoreLancaster Supervisors Approve Zoning Change and Lodging Tax Hike
Lancaster County supervisors have unanimously created a legacy residential zoning district covering 535 parcels in 14 developments. The designation replaces outdated zoning rules for existing higher-density waterfront properties. Supervisors also raised the county’s transient occupancy tax on short-term rentals from 2 percent to 8 percent. Three percentage points of the increase will support tourism and […]
Read MoreLancaster Commission Backs Commercial Rezoning
The Lancaster Planning Commission is recommending commercial zoning for nearly two acres at Mary Ball and Devils Bottom roads. Joseph “Paul” Elbourn and Margaret Elbourn plan to buy the property and expand their electrical services business, which has outgrown its White Stone location. Plans include a tree buffer along Mary Ball Road and access from […]
Read MoreVirginia ACA Enrollment Drops by 94,000
New state data shows 94,000 Virginians have dropped Affordable Care Act insurance since last year. Enrollment declined from 389,000 people in 2025 to 295,000 this week. The drop is partly blamed on expired federal subsidies. Virginia lawmakers have allocated $150 million for temporary state assistance. Eligible residents could save about 70 percent on monthly premiums […]
Read MoreRichmond Considers Lowering DUI Limit
Richmond officials are considering asking Virginia lawmakers to lower the state’s blood alcohol limit for driving from point-zero-eight to point-zero-five. The proposal is included in the city’s draft Vision Zero plan but has not been added to Richmond’s 2027 legislative agenda. Alcohol was involved in 37 percent of the city’s traffic deaths from 2017 through […]
Read MoreWater Line Problems Disrupt Tappahannock
Tappahannock maintenance crews have responded to two water line problems as the town deals with aging infrastructure. One along North Water Lane forced Essex County Public Schools to close because it affected Tappahannock Elementary School. Another occurred along Charlotte Street. Town officials say the sewer system has recorded six overflows and about 12 collapses during […]
Read MoreVirginia Lawmakers Seek More Time to Review Energy Merger
Fourteen Virginia lawmakers are asking the governor to call a special General Assembly session to address the proposed Dominion Energy and NextEra Energy merger. They want to double the State Corporation Commission’s review period from 180 to 360 days. Lawmakers say more time is needed to examine the merger’s possible effects on electricity rates, jobs […]
Read MoreFederal Judge Blocks Virginia Immigration Enforcement Law
A federal judge has temporarily blocked a Virginia law limiting cooperation between law enforcement agencies and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. The law restricts federal immigration agreements and generally requires a judicial warrant, subpoena or detainer before officers can assist in immigration operations. The judge said the Justice Department is likely to prove the law […]
Read MoreLancaster Driver Charged After Investigation into Crash
77 year old Peggy Redmond of Lancaster faces a reckless driving charge following an investigation into a single-vehicle crash that happened August 21st on Rappahannock Drive. Virginia State Police say Redmond’s Dodge Ram left the road near Chesapeake Drive and struck a utility pole. She suffered minor injuries. The crash caused traffic delays and power […]
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