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Windmill Point Road Traffic Shifts to Temporary Bridge Wednesday

Traffic on Windmill Point Road in Lancaster County will begin using a temporary bridge to cross Oyster Creek on Wednesday. Traffic will use the single-lane bridge until construction to build a new bridge is finished in May 2027.

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Veterans Day Brings Office Closures and Ceremonies Wednesday

Tomorrow is Veterans Day, a federal and state holiday, so banks, post offices and government offices will be closed on Wednesday. Ceremonies to honor and remember those who served in the armed forces will also be held throughout the day across the region.

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Tappahannock Sells Retired Street Signs for $10 Each

Tappahannock is giving residents a chance to own a piece of town history. As old street-name signs are replaced, the town is selling the retired signs for 10 dollars each. Reservations are being taken on a first-come, first-served basis, subject to availability. Requests can be made through Town Manager Steve Wright.

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Affordability Expected to Shape Virginia Legislative Session in 2027

Affordability is expected to be a major focus when Virginia lawmakers return for the 2027 General Assembly session. Democrats are preparing proposals involving housing, Medicaid, energy costs and nursing homes. Republicans are pushing tax reductions, property-tax limits and changes to voter identification rules. The governor’s budget update is scheduled for December 17th.

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Supreme Court Considers Property and Business Rights Copy

Property and business rights are on the Supreme Court’s agenda this week..

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Supreme Court Considers Property and Business Rights

Property and business rights are on the Supreme Court’s agenda this week..

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Warsaw Approves Jake Brake Ban

Warsaw Town Council unanimously approved a ban on engine brakes, also often referred to as "jake brakes" within town limits and amended its noise ordinance to address the loud braking systems. Violations will be Class 4 misdemeanors. Police Chief Barry Radden recommended a 90-day implementation period to install signs, educate drivers and prepare officers for […]

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Walter Reed Post Acute Launches Veterans Program in Gloucester

Walter Reed Post Acute in Gloucester has launched a program designed to support military veterans. Called “Service, anew,” it includes personalized care plans, group therapy for veterans and coordination with Veterans Affairs and local veterans organizations. Staff members also receive training in military culture, communication and trauma awareness. The skilled nursing center, located on the […]

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Richmond County EMS Offers Advanced Medical Training

Richmond County emergency medical providers are receiving Advanced Medical Life Support training. The course covers severe respiratory illnesses, seizure management and other life-threatening conditions beyond cardiac emergencies. The department can offer the training in-house because it is a National Registry-affiliated EMT training site. Providers from neighboring departments and surrounding localities are also participating, expanding access […]

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Lancaster Supervisors Oppose Proposed Dominion and NextEra Merger

Lancaster County supervisors voted three to two to oppose the proposed merger of Dominion Energy and NextEra Energy. Supervisor Jason Bellows raised concerns about rising electric bills and a loss of local accountability. The resolution asks the State Corporation Commission to reject the deal and invites neighboring localities to consider similar opposition. Supervisor Bill Smith […]

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