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Read MoreGloucester Supervisors Reject Fox Mill Development
The proposed Fox Mill subdivision in Gloucester County is dead after supervisors rejected a financing district needed for the project. The board voted five to two against creating a Community Development Authority to help pay for water improvements. The development called for 214 townhouses and 213 single-family homes along Fox Centre Parkway. Residents raised concerns […]
Read MoreSurvey Seeks Input on Blue Catfish Industry
Middlesex County residents are being asked to complete a survey about the region’s blue catfish industry. The county Economic Development Authority and Virginia Tech are gathering information about existing resources and opportunities across the Middle Peninsula and Northern Neck. Results will support the River to Table Blue Catfish Study, funded through a nearly 100 thousand […]
Read MoreTwo People Found Dead Near Gwynns Island
Two people are dead after being recovered from the Chesapeake Bay in Mathews County. Sheriff’s deputies and emergency crews responded to Buckschase Road on Gwynns Island around noon Thursday after an unresponsive person was reported on the beach. Authorities found two people who had been pulled from the water. Both were pronounced dead at the […]
Read MoreVirginia Forecast to Lose More Than 18 Thousand Jobs
A University of Virginia forecast predicts the state will lose 18 thousand 50 jobs this year as its labor supply continues to shrink. The Weldon Cooper Center says Virginia’s labor force fell by 68 thousand workers from early last year through June. The state’s labor participation rate is at an all-time low, while unemployment stood […]
Read MoreVirginia Weighs Protections as Sports Betting Surges
Virginia lawmakers, health experts and sports betting companies are examining ways to reduce gambling addiction as online wagering expands. Bettors placed more than 589 million dollars in sports wagers during June, while legal sports betting has generated more than 400 million dollars in state tax revenue since 2021. Officials discussed spending limits, self-exclusion programs and […]
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 […]
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