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Read MoreWarner to Address TriWay Trail Gathering
U.S. Senator Mark Warner will speak at a TriWay Trail event August 1 at the Hills Quarters Community Center in Irvington. Organizers will provide project updates and discuss plans to complete the proposed 10-mile trail connecting Kilmarnock, Irvington and White Stone. The first two miles are already open. The gathering runs from 10 a.m. until […]
Read MoreBelle Isle State Park Offers Weekend Activities
Belle Isle State Park will offer Backyard Bass at 4 p.m. today at the campground overflow parking lot. Saturday’s activities include a pollinator program at 10 a.m., colonial games and corn husk crafts at 1 p.m., and a ranger-led hike at 3 p.m. Visitors should also plan for the River Road detour. A $5 parking […]
Read MoreLarry Foulk Named Reedville Museum Executive Director
Historian and educator Larry Foulk has been named executive director of the Greater Reedville Association. He will oversee the Reedville Fishermen’s Museum and Festival Halle. Foulk has experience in education, administration and historical preservation, along with family ties to commercial fishing. Association leaders say he will help expand community engagement and develop a new five-year […]
Read MoreOyster Creek Bridge Replacement Begins Monday
Construction to replace the Oyster Creek bridge on Windmill Point Road begins Monday. A temporary one-lane bridge and traffic signal will carry alternating traffic during the project. The work zone will have a 25 mile-per-hour speed limit and a 13-foot-7-inch width restriction. Marine traffic under the bridge will be blocked until the $10.3 million project […]
Read MoreKilmarnock Honors Carroll Lee Ashburn With Special Day
The Town of Kilmarnock has declared today Carroll Lee Ashburn Day in honor of his 94th birthday and decades of community service. Ashburn has served as president of the Kilmarnock Museum, announced Lancaster High School basketball games and helped organize local parades and festivals. Town leaders praised his work promoting businesses, preserving local history and […]
Read MoreLancaster High School Open House Postponed
The community open house for the new Lancaster High School, scheduled for Saturday, has been postponed. Superintendent Jessica Davis says more work remains in and around the building than expected. Crews will now focus on preparing the school for staff August 3 and students August 10. A new open house date will be announced soon.
Read MoreVirginia Early Voting Deadline Nears
Virginia voters have until Saturday, August 1, to cast an early ballot in the upcoming primary election. Voters will choose Republican or Democratic candidates for U.S. House and Senate races. Election officials say turnout has been lower than expected, possibly because the primary was moved from June to August. Election Day is Tuesday, August 4.
Read MoreVDOT Approves Deltaville Roads for Golf Carts
The Virginia Department of Transportation has approved Lovers and Norhall lanes in Deltaville for possible golf cart use. Golf carts would not be allowed on nearby Route 33. Operators would need to meet legal driving-age and equipment requirements. The Middlesex County attorney is drafting an ordinance for supervisors to consider at their August meeting
Read MoreDemolition Clears Way for New Norris Bridge
A 70-year-old restaurant building along the Rappahannock River has been demolished to make way for the replacement of the Robert O Norris Jr Memorial Bridge. The structure opened in 1956 and later housed several restaurants, including Willaby’s Cafe and Catering. State transportation officials say demolition and site restoration will continue through Labor Day weekend, with […]
Read MoreLancaster Treasurer’s Office Renews Accreditation
The Lancaster County Treasurer’s Office has renewed its accreditation through the Treasurers’ Association of Virginia. The voluntary certification recognizes offices meeting statewide best practices in treasury management. Requirements include an outside audit with no material weaknesses, continuing education for the treasurer and staff, and written policies covering personnel, customer service and delinquent collections.
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